Chad–China Media Push: N’Djamena is expanding its media and communications partnership with China, focusing on new media infrastructure, modern tools, and training to support digital transformation. Security Lessons from Nigeria: Former IGP Mike Okiro says shutting down an anti-terror unit after his retirement helped open the door for Boko Haram’s rise—while separate reports highlight arrests of foreign suspects tied to regional insurgencies. Mining Compliance Clash: Residents in Zimbabwe’s Christmas Pass area accuse a mining firm of ignoring an EMA order to stop excavations and rehabilitate the mountain, raising safety and environmental concerns. Energy & Tech Partnerships: Germany signals deeper energy cooperation with Nigeria, citing Nigeria’s role in Europe’s fuel supply and jet fuel imports, plus plans for renewables and tech/digital investment. Sahel Water Shift: New reporting says parts of the Sahel are seeing major groundwater and water recovery after decades of drought—an important climate and livelihoods story for the region. Electricity Access Tech: Nigeria’s Rural Electrification Agency is set to work with MOPO on a $75m battery rental pilot, aiming to improve off-grid power delivery. Humanitarian Education Funding: The World Bank urges more investment in education, healthcare, and nutrition for internally displaced children, warning it affects Nigeria’s future workforce. Migration Pressure: New data says 1,429 Nigerians were repatriated from Niger in May 2026, showing stranded migrants remain stuck along the Sahel route.