Mobility Policy: Chad says it will scrap entry visas for all Africans starting January 1, 2027, joining a growing list of countries offering broad visa-free access that could lift tourism, trade, and regional integration. Regional Diplomacy: Egypt’s foreign minister met President Mahamat Idriss Déby to deliver a written message from President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, discuss strengthening ties, and invite Chad to the El Alamein Africa Business Forum. Climate & Water: A new report highlights the Sahel’s “greening” as rainfall and irrigation revive wells, raise water tables, and help Lake Chad recover after decades of drought. Public Health Watch: A global roundup notes diseases that linger despite modern medicine, including leprosy, warning that uneven protection keeps old killers active. Human Rights & Sanctions: UN human rights experts condemned new U.S. sanctions on Cuba as coercive and potentially worsening a humanitarian crisis, including fuel shortages and service breakdowns. Security & Extremism: Boko Haram’s Cameroonian commanders are expanding the group’s reach, with senior roles helping resilience and targeting across the Lake Chad Basin. Tech/Connectivity Research: A piece on the digital divide argues satellite and terrestrial networks can help close gaps in access and usage between rural and urban communities. Justice & International Law: Analysts warn Chad’s planned withdrawal from the ICC could complicate accountability efforts tied to Darfur atrocities, as the country hosts many Sudanese refugees.