Hard-Tech & Investment: Houston’s Flathead Forge says former bp Ventures Managing Director Chad Bown has joined as Partner and Managing Director, backing hard-tech tied to AI/data centers, power demand, advanced manufacturing, and critical minerals—where water and energy constraints decide what scales. Regional Security Tech: EEPA reports Sudan’s ENDF base in Asosa is expanding military activity as Khartoum’s night curfew is lifted, but instability remains. Cross-Border Drone War: Chad’s military accuses Sudan’s forces of bombing a convoy more than 100 km inside Chad near Ennedi-Est, while the US calls for an end to external support and pushes for a wider UN arms embargo. UN Sanctions Push: Washington proposes extending the Darfur arms embargo nationwide and explicitly covering drones and related tech, but Russia and China are resisting. Public Health Research: Studies from Eastern DR Congo and Mogadishu highlight pediatric bloodstream infections and antimicrobial resistance patterns, underscoring how AMR complicates treatment in resource-limited settings. Biodiversity in Chad: A Rusty Lark rediscovered in central Chad after nearly a century without confirmed records brings fresh momentum to local wildlife monitoring. Refugee Integration: Reporting says Chad’s refugee crisis is shifting from emergency aid toward long-term integration needs like education, jobs, and land.