AGP Executive Report

Diplomacy: Egypt’s foreign minister, Badr Abdelatty, met Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby to pass President Sisi’s written message on boosting bilateral ties, coordinating on regional issues, and inviting Chad to the El Alamein Africa Business Forum. Education & Skills: Chad’s higher education minister met a Chad–Libya Friendship Group delegation, which secured 600 scholarships for Chadian students—200 per year for three years—focused on medicine and engineering to strengthen academic and scientific cooperation. International Justice: Analysts warn Chad’s planned withdrawal from the International Criminal Court could hurt Darfur accountability, even as the ICC pushes forward on alleged atrocities; Chad hosts 1.3 million Sudanese refugees, many from Darfur. Security & Tech in Conflict: A report on Sudan’s Darfur probe raises questions about alleged arms and drone routes involving Chad, with investigators pointing to private actors and aircraft movements tied to regional hubs. Health Systems: A global health piece highlights “old” diseases that still persist, including leprosy, stressing that uneven protection keeps outbreaks alive.

Diplomacy: Egypt’s foreign minister Badr Abdelatty met Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby to pass President Sisi’s written message on boosting bilateral ties, coordinating on regional issues, and inviting Chad to the El Alamein Africa Business Forum. Education & Skills: Libya will fund 600 scholarships for Chadian students over three years, focused on medicine and engineering, after a Chad–Libya Friendship Group visit. Humanitarian Tech & Connectivity: A new report links the digital divide to last-mile connectivity goals, arguing satellite phones can help bridge gaps between rural and urban communities. Public Health: A global health roundup warns that “forgotten” diseases like leprosy still persist in many countries, showing how uneven protection lets old killers survive. Security & Aviation: UN-linked reporting says Boeing aircraft used a Chad–Darfur air corridor tied to Sudan’s RSF, raising fresh questions about arms and drone transport routes. Justice & Policy: Analysts say Chad’s planned ICC withdrawal could complicate Darfur accountability, just as the ICC faces political pressure.

Public Health Memory Gap: A new roundup warns that “forgotten” diseases still spread because protection is uneven, spotlighting leprosy (Hansen’s disease) with 172,717 new cases reported in 2024 and ongoing stigma that keeps care out of reach. Humanitarian Crisis & Sanctions: Independent UN human rights experts condemned fresh U.S. sanctions on Cuba, saying fuel shortages, blackouts, and service breakdowns are pushing the country toward a “silent Gaza,” with rising risks of disease outbreaks. Darfur Justice Under Pressure: Reuters reports a UN Panel of Experts draft linking Boeing aircraft routed from Chad to Darfur logistics used by Sudan’s RSF, while separate reporting says Chad is preparing to withdraw from the ICC—raising stakes for accountability for Darfur atrocities. Connectivity & Satellite Phones: A policy explainer connects the digital divide to last-mile satellite phone access, framing space-based connectivity as a way to reach rural and underserved communities. Education in Chad–Libya Ties: Chad’s higher-education ministry says Libya will fund 600 scholarships over three years for Chadian students in medicine and engineering. Security Watch: Analysis says Boko Haram’s Cameroonian commanders are expanding the group’s reach and resilience across the Lake Chad Basin.

Humanitarian Crisis: Independent UN human rights experts say new U.S. sanctions on Cuba are pushing the country toward a “silent Gaza,” as fuel shortages, blackouts, and breakdowns in energy, transport, irrigation, and basic services hit women, children, older people, and rural farmers hardest. Justice & International Law: The Trump push to weaken the ICC could stall Darfur accountability, after Chad—home to 1.3 million Sudanese refugees—announced it will withdraw from the court, just as ICC investigators face new political pressure. Aviation, Conflict, and Accountability: A UN Panel of Experts draft tied Boeing aircraft routes from Chad to Darfur logistics hubs used by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces, but Reuters reports the case leans on limited sources without clear transport records. Education & Skills Pipeline: Chad’s higher-education ministry says Libya will fund 600 scholarships over three years for Chadian students in medicine and engineering. Security Watch: Research highlights Boko Haram’s growing reliance on Cameroonian commanders, expanding attacks across the Lake Chad Basin.

Satellite & Digital Divide: A new look at how satellite phones can help bridge the digital divide highlights the push for last-mile connectivity across rural areas and income groups, using both terrestrial and space-based networks. Education & Skills (Chad–Libya): Chad’s higher education ministry says Libya will fund 600 scholarships total for Chadian students—200 per year for three years—focused on medicine and engineering to build local expertise. Darfur Justice & ICC: Chad’s planned withdrawal from the International Criminal Court could complicate accountability for Darfur atrocities, as the ICC faces fresh hurdles while Chad hosts 1.3 million Sudanese refugees. Aviation & Conflict Logistics: UN investigators and earlier reporting link Boeing aircraft routes via Chad to arms and drone deliveries into Darfur for Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces. Security (Boko Haram): Research says Boko Haram is increasingly relying on Cameroonian commanders, boosting local resources and target intelligence and strengthening resilience.

Satellite Security & Crime: A new report focuses on how trans-national criminal groups and terrorist networks exploit satellite communications, underlining a growing tech-and-security battle that matters for regional connectivity. Education & Skills (Chad–Libya): Chad’s higher education minister says Libya will fund 600 scholarships total for Chadian students over three years, targeting medicine and engineering to boost local capacity. Aviation, War & Logistics (Darfur): UN-linked findings and prior reporting tie Boeing aircraft routes through Chad to arms and drone transfers supporting Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces, raising fresh questions about cross-border tech-enabled conflict supply lines. International Justice Pressure (ICC): Analysts warn Chad’s planned withdrawal from the ICC—amid a wider push to weaken the court—could complicate accountability efforts for Darfur atrocities. Lake Chad Water Tech: Coverage highlights climate-driven Lake Chad shrinkage and the push for the $50B Trans Aqua plan to redirect water, aiming to protect livelihoods and food security across the basin.

Humanitarian & Development: Zayed for Good Foundation marked 34 years since Aug. 5, 1992, saying its programmes have reached 180+ countries with over Dh2 billion in humanitarian aid, now with a new strategy to better link emergency response to sustainable development. Education & Skills: Chad’s higher education ministry says Libya will fund 600 scholarships total for Chadian students in medicine and engineering (200 per year for three years), aiming to strengthen academic and scientific cooperation. Lake Chad Water Crisis: Africa is planning a $50bn Trans Aqua push to redirect water from the Congo River Basin to revive shrinking Lake Chad, blamed on climate stress, drought, and rising demand. Security & Tech/Logistics: UN experts and a Reuters-linked probe say Boeing aircraft tied to a US military contractor’s network helped move drones, weapons, and fighters into Darfur via an air corridor involving Chad. Justice & Policy: Chad’s planned withdrawal from the ICC is framed as a potential setback for Darfur accountability amid a wider push by the Trump administration against the court. Regional Extremism: Reporting highlights Boko Haram’s increasing reliance on Cameroonian commanders, tied to attacks and extortion across the Lake Chad Basin.

Lake Chad Water Crisis: Africa is planning a $50bn Congo-to-Lake Chad water diversion to revive a lake that has shrunk by about 90% since the 1960s, as climate change, drought and rising demand squeeze fishing, farming and food security. Higher Education & Skills: Chad’s higher education minister met Libya’s Chad–Libya Friendship Group, securing 600 scholarships total—200 per year for three years—focused on medicine and engineering. Sudan Conflict Tech & Logistics: UN experts say Boeing aircraft tied to a US military contractor’s network helped move fighters, drones and weapons into Darfur via a Chad-to-Sudan air corridor, raising pressure on accountability as the war grinds on. International Justice: The Trump push to dismantle the ICC could derail Darfur investigations, with Chad reportedly planning withdrawal from the court. Security Watch: Boko Haram’s Cameroonian commanders are reportedly expanding the group’s reach and resilience, with attacks linked to Lake Chad Basin dynamics. Media & Culture: Locarno’s 2026 Open Doors spotlights Africa-focused films, including Mozambique’s “Chapa 100” and Uganda’s “A Vineyard for a Lobster.”

Lake Chad Water Crisis: Africa is moving ahead with a massive $50bn plan to redirect water from the Congo Basin to Lake Chad, after the lake shrank by about 90% since the 1960s—threatening water, fishing, farming, and livelihoods across Cameroon, Chad, Niger, and Nigeria. Chad–Libya Education Boost: Chad’s higher-education ministry says Libya will fund 600 scholarships over three years for Chadian students, focused on medicine and engineering, to strengthen academic and research ties. Darfur Justice Under Pressure: Chad’s planned withdrawal from the ICC is raising fears it could slow accountability for Darfur atrocities, even as UN reporting points to new hurdles for investigations. Sudan War Logistics: UN experts and earlier reporting link Boeing aircraft routes involving Chad to arms and drone transfers for Sudan’s RSF, underscoring how regional corridors shape the conflict. Visa Tech/Travel Policy: The US is ending routine visa services in Durban and shifting applicants to regional hubs, including N’Djamena, as part of a security-screening overhaul. Boko Haram Resilience: New analysis says Boko Haram is leaning more on Cameroonian commanders, helping it sustain attacks across the Lake Chad Basin.

Lake Chad Crisis: Africa is pushing a $50bn Trans Aqua plan to redirect water from the Congo Basin as Lake Chad has shrunk by about 90% since the 1960s, threatening water, fish, farms, and livelihoods for roughly 50 million people across Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Nigeria. Humanitarian & Justice in Chad: Chad’s planned withdrawal from the ICC is raising fears it could weaken accountability for Darfur atrocities, even as Chad hosts 1.3 million Sudanese refugees. Darfur Air Corridor Claims: A UN draft report says Boeing aircraft linked to a US military contractor’s network were used to move fighters, mercenaries, drones and weapons into Darfur via an air corridor from Chad. Education & Skills: Chad’s higher-education ministry says Libya will fund 600 scholarships over three years for Chadian students in medicine and engineering. Security in the Lake Chad Basin: Reporting says Boko Haram is leaning more on Cameroonian commanders, boosting resilience and targeting through local resources and intelligence. Climate Tech & Cooling: A new study warns countries like Ghana may face a “mortality-cooling trap,” highlighting why reliable electricity for cooling matters across the region. Press Freedom: IPI says environmental journalists across sub-Saharan Africa face rising threats, including in Chad.

Boko Haram in the Lake Chad Basin: A new ISS Today report says Boko Haram is leaning harder on Cameroonian commanders, boosting attacks in Cameroon’s Far North and helping the group stay resilient as ISWAP and JAS shift tactics. Chad–Libya education push: Chad’s higher education minister says Libya will fund 600 scholarships over three years for Chadian students, focused on medicine and engineering. Darfur justice at risk: Analysts warn Chad’s planned withdrawal from the ICC could complicate accountability for Darfur atrocities, just as investigations were gaining momentum. Sudan war logistics tied to aircraft: UN-linked findings, building on Reuters, allege Boeing 727s and other planes used a Chad-to-Darfur air corridor to move fighters, drones and weapons for Sudan’s RSF. Lake Chad water crisis: Coverage highlights the shrinking lake—down about 90% since the 1960s—and the $50bn Trans Aqua plan to redirect water from the Congo Basin to protect livelihoods across four countries. Climate tech and heat: A Climate Impact Lab report flags a “mortality-cooling trap” where rising heat outpaces electricity growth, raising heat-death risks in countries like Ghana. Press freedom under pressure: IPI reports 26 attacks and threats against environmental journalists across sub-Saharan Africa, including in Chad, tied to investigations into illegal resource extraction.

Boko Haram in the Lake Chad Basin: A new ISS Today report says Boko Haram is leaning harder on Cameroonian commanders, giving the group better local resources, target info, and resilience as attacks shift across the region. Higher Education & Tech Skills: Chad’s higher-education minister met a Chad–Libya Senate group that secured 600 scholarships for Chadians over three years, focused on medicine and engineering. Justice & International Tech Policy: Chad’s planned withdrawal from the ICC is framed as a blow to accountability for Darfur atrocities, with analysts pointing to how legal pressure can reshape cross-border cooperation. Aviation & Conflict Logistics: UN experts and Reuters-linked reporting tie Boeing aircraft routes from Chad to Darfur to the Rapid Support Forces, including drones and weapons. Climate + Energy for Cooling: Reports warn Ghana faces a “mortality-cooling trap,” and that electricity access will decide who can survive hotter conditions. Regional Mobility: Chad’s move toward visa-free entry for all Africans from 2027 is being pitched as a practical step toward real pan-African integration.

International Justice in Jeopardy: The Trump push to dismantle the ICC could derail Darfur accountability, with Chad—hosting 1.3 million Sudanese refugees—announcing it will withdraw from the Rome Statute just after ICC prosecutor Karim Khan’s dismissal. Education & Skills Boost: Libya will fund 600 scholarships over three years for Chadian students in medicine and engineering, aiming to deepen academic and scientific cooperation. Aviation Links to War Logistics: UN experts say Boeing aircraft tied to a US military contractor’s network helped move fighters, drones, and weapons into Darfur via a Chad-to-Sudan air corridor. Lake Chad Water Crisis: Africa’s $50B plan to redirect Congo Basin water to Lake Chad targets livelihoods as the lake has shrunk about 90% since the 1960s. Energy & Heat Risk: Reports warn Ghana’s heat deaths could rise sharply by 2050 unless electricity growth keeps pace for cooling. Mobility Policy: Chad’s planned visa-free entry for all Africans from 2027 is framed as a real test of Pan-African integration.

UN & Sudan Conflict: A draft UN report says Boeing aircraft tied to a US military contractor’s network used the N’Djamena–Nyala air corridor to move fighters, mercenaries, drones and weapons for Sudan’s RSF, building on a Reuters trail from Chad-linked Boeing 727s. Chad’s Legal/Policy Shift: Chad’s withdrawal from the Rome Statute and criticism of the ICC’s “ineffective and biased” focus keeps international law tensions in the spotlight. Lake Chad Water Tech: Africa’s $50B plan to redirect Congo Basin water to Lake Chad targets livelihoods hit by the lake’s ~90% shrink since the 1960s, as climate pressure worsens food and income losses. Energy & Heat Risk: Ghana faces a “Mortality-Cooling Trap,” where rising heat outpaces electricity growth for cooling—an urgent warning for wider regional power planning. Climate Journalism Safety: IPI reports 26 attacks and threats against environmental journalists across sub-Saharan Africa, including in Chad, tied to illegal resource exploitation. Mobility in Africa: Chad’s planned visa-free entry for all African citizens from 2027 challenges the continent’s patchwork travel barriers. Visa Ops: The US ends routine visa services in Durban, pushing applicants to Cape Town or Johannesburg as it moves to regional hubs. Chad Development Leadership: Farouk Mollah Banna, a trained engineer and World Bank veteran, leads a ~$2.7B portfolio in Chad across digital transformation, energy, education and resilience. Education Reality Check: A global literacy roundup flags Chad at ~27% adult literacy, linked to low schooling years and limited education spending.

UN Probe on Sudan: A draft UN report says Boeing 727s and Il-76s linked to a US military contractor’s network flew fighters, mercenaries, drones and weapons into Darfur via the N’Djamena–Nyala corridor for the RSF. Chad–ICC Rift: The same week, commentary highlights Chad’s move to withdraw from the Rome Statute after criticism of the ICC as “ineffective and biased” toward Africa and the Global South. Lake Chad Water Crisis: Africa’s $50B plan to redirect Congo Basin water to Lake Chad is in the spotlight as the lake has shrunk about 90% since the 1960s, threatening livelihoods for roughly 50 million people across four countries. Security & Logistics in the Region: Africa File coverage flags Russia’s growing military logistics ties via Togo’s Lomé port, while Sudan’s SAF and RSF fight over key supply lines that could spill into Chad-linked dynamics. Energy for Heat Survival: Reports warn Ghana faces a “mortality-cooling trap,” and broader findings say cooling tech will save lives only where electricity grows fast enough. Mobility Policy: Chad’s planned visa-free entry for all African citizens from 2027 is framed as a real test of Pan-Africanism beyond slogans. Press Freedom: IPI says environmental journalists across sub-Saharan Africa face mounting threats, including in Chad, tied to investigations into mining, logging and oil.

ICC & Sovereignty: Karim Khan’s dismissal at the International Criminal Court is being framed as a major shift in international law, with Chad also citing “ineffective and biased” ICC focus on Africa as it withdraws from the Rome Statute. Lake Chad Water Tech & Climate: Africa’s $50B plan to redirect water from the Congo Basin to Lake Chad is back in the spotlight as the lake has shrunk about 90% since the 1960s, threatening water, food, and livelihoods for tens of millions across Cameroon, Chad, Niger, and Nigeria. Digital/Border Policy: Chad’s visa-free entry for all African citizens from 2027 is pitched as a practical push for Pan-African movement, challenging the continent’s patchwork of restrictive travel rules. Energy & Heat Risk: Ghana’s “mortality-cooling trap” warning is a reminder for the region: without faster electricity growth, climate heat will keep driving preventable deaths—especially where cooling tech is out of reach. Press Freedom: A new report says environmental journalists across sub-Saharan Africa face mounting threats, with intimidation and arrests tied to investigations into mining, logging, and oil. Security & Logistics: An Africa security update highlights Russia’s growing military logistics via Togo and Sudan’s shifting front lines, with knock-on risks for regional stability.