AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHeat & Health: A strong El Niño is expected to hit the Sahel hardest, with Chad among the top countries for extreme-heat harm—projections point to 66,800 additional deaths across Nigeria, Sudan, Niger, and Chad from Sept 2026 to Feb 2027, with most people lacking electricity and relying on farming. Finance for Tech-Ready Projects: United Bank for Africa (UBA) is urging African governments and builders to turn opportunities into bankable, commercially sustainable projects, stressing better preparation, credible institutions, and accountable execution—while noting its own financing work in Chad, including telecom support. Security Tech & Cross-Border Coordination: A report on African special operations forces says the region needs stronger connectivity and interoperability to handle cross-border threats, pushing for a “community” model rather than isolated operations. Regional Conflict Spillovers: Coverage of Sudan’s war highlights how outside actors—especially the UAE—are shaping outcomes, with Chad named among key external supporters of the RSF. Infrastructure Watch: In Cameroon, Chinese firms dominate major road contracts but progress is slow on several projects—an indirect warning for regional delivery capacity that also matters for Chad’s neighbors.
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