Climate & Environment: A new look at Chad’s Bodélé Depression shows how dust storms can ship about 27.7 million tonnes of dust each year across 5,000 km to the Atlantic and into the Amazon, carrying phosphorus that helps feed rainforest growth. Humanitarian Tech & Education: In eastern Chad refugee camps, Sudanese arrivals are rebuilding schooling; one camp’s primary school now has 1,059 pupils and 30 teachers, with head teacher Sahra leading from inside the displaced community. Public Health: Cholera is spreading fast across west and central Africa, with active outbreaks in six countries and major risk to children as flooding contaminates water and disrupts sanitation. AI Governance: A UN dialogue highlights a push for AI rules that respect Indigenous rights in Chad, warning that data centers and AI systems can pressure land, water, and collective knowledge. Health Systems & Mobility: Migrants across Africa struggle to get continuous care because records don’t follow them and systems don’t talk across borders, forcing treatment to restart from scratch. Climate Risk: Record heat hit hundreds of millions globally in July, with many Africans in the Sahel among those facing worst-ever temperatures. Policy & Connectivity: Chad plans to scrap entry visas for all Africans starting Jan 1, 2027, aiming to boost tourism, trade, and regional integration.