Sudan War & Drones: A UN-backed fact-finding mission says foreign recruitment and support networks are fueling Sudan’s civil war, including transfers of weapons, military technology, and logistics to the RSF, while also warning there are “reasonable grounds” the SAF used foreign-supplied drones that hit civilians and civilian infrastructure. Cross-Border Spillover (Chad): The report and recent reporting point to transit support routes that include Chad, alongside Libya and Somalia, as the conflict’s violence spreads beyond Sudan’s borders. Chad-Turkey Security Link: Separate coverage says Chad strikes near the Sudan border have reopened questions about Turkey’s growing military footprint in Northeast Africa, with drone hardware reportedly shaping aerial tactics. Chad Biodiversity Win: In a rare bright spot, a Rusty Lark was rediscovered in central Chad’s Abou Telfane reserve after nearly a century, with photos and video from a Franco-Chadian team. Vulture Conservation: West Africa’s plan to save vultures is struggling to take off, with experts citing weak coordination and funding—an issue that also affects Central African countries. Tech/Business (Chad): Flathead Forge announced Chad Bown has joined as Partner and Managing Director, bringing deep corporate venture experience in hard-tech tied to water and critical minerals.