Telecom Leadership in Chad-linked markets: Airtel Kenya named Senegalese executive Djibril Tobe as managing director, with a background that includes leading Airtel Chad—coming as the operator touts past gains in 5G, eSIM, fibre, and Airtel Money growth. Humanitarian Access in the Sahel: The UN welcomed Sudan’s extension of the Adre border crossing with Chad to Sept. 30 to keep aid flowing into Darfur and Kordofan despite insecurity and communications disruptions. Public Safety Tech in Africa: South Africa plans a major anti-migrant protest security push using drones, 33,000 CCTV cameras, and 13,000 officers—showing how surveillance is being scaled for crowd control. Space & Earth Observation: A satellite photo highlights Toussidé volcano in Chad’s Tibesti region, showing petrified lava and a “skull”-like caldera—fuel for Earth-from-space storytelling and hazard awareness. Digital Health: Malaria Consortium Nigeria and eGov Foundation are deepening digital health transformation, using digital public infrastructure and AI to improve campaigns for millions of children. Security & Policy: Nigeria’s policing overhaul advances as both chambers pass a state police bill, while US-Nigeria counterterror cooperation and trade-focused ties are reaffirmed. Archaeology in Chad: New findings from Ennedi Natural and Cultural Reserve point to a greener Sahara long ago, with rock art depicting elephants, giraffes, and crocodiles.