Gold & Conflict: Hopes are fading for survivors after a Central African Republic artisanal gold mine collapse near Zamboye; officials and the Red Cross cite a death toll that ranges from 49 (government) to “more than 100” (local accounts), and mining has been suspended while rescuers say they lack the gear for a disaster of this scale. Sahel Tech of War: A new report explains how informal gold trading networks stretching through Chad and Sudan help conflicts keep funding themselves, because the metal moves through small traders and cross-border routes that outlast armed groups. Chad–France Security: Analysis says Chad’s quiet return to French military support could clash with its sovereignty push and may stir fresh regional insecurity. Health Workforce Gap: Two studies highlight the same problem from different angles: women drove most global health workforce growth, but shortages remain huge—Chad’s nurse density is among the lowest—and rubella vaccine gaps still leave millions at risk. AI & Indigenous Rights (Chad): A Chadian activist argues AI policy in Africa must protect Indigenous community knowledge and manage environmental impacts, not just jobs and safety. Environment from Chad to the Amazon: Research on Bodélé dust shows Chad’s dry lakebed feeds the Atlantic-to-Amazon nutrient cycle, carrying phosphorus that supports rainforest growth.