Sudan Crisis and Aid: UN partners say they’re still backing cholera response in Sudan despite insecurity, including a 10-day vaccination drive in Tawila, North Darfur, and emergency shelter support for displaced families, with spillover into Chad reported as fighting and drone strikes intensify. Regional Security: Nigeria’s immigration service reports intercepting 17 irregular migrants in Adamawa and arresting two suspected kidnappers after recovering ₦34 million linked to a ransom plot, underscoring how cross-border crime networks keep adapting. Justice in Chad’s Borderlands: A Yamena court sentenced rebel militia leader Abdoulaye Miskine to 15 years in prison over charges including murder, kidnapping and rape, and ordered compensation for victims’ families. Humanitarian Health in Chad: In Sudanese refugee settings inside Chad, aid workers say maternity care and food support are helping women rebuild after exhausting journeys, while funding shortfalls also threaten basics like safe water. Sports and Youth Development: Chad inaugurated its first FIFA Arena mini-pitch in Koumra, with plans for 23 more across the country to expand safe football access for children. Power Infrastructure: The Cameroon-Chad electricity interconnection faces delays, with completion targets slipping beyond 2027 under current tender timelines.