AGP Executive Report

Sudan War Spillover: A Sudanese paramilitary commander filmed executing civilians in al-Fashir has reportedly been released from prison and sent back to the front, with multiple sources telling Reuters he was seen fighting again—while the RSF denies it and says a special court will handle alleged abuses. Lake Chad Security: In Yobe State, suspected Islamist militants carried out a pre-dawn assault on Nigeria’s Special Forces training school in Buni Yadi, killing 17 police trainees, as the Lake Chad insurgency keeps striking training and security hubs. Trade & Transit: Cameroon and Chad signed a deal to cut cargo delays and boost trade along the Douala–Kribi/N’Djamena corridor, including digital tracking and customs facilitation. Diplomacy in Benghazi: Chad opened its consulate in Benghazi and held talks with Libya on activating joint agreements and security coordination. Human Rights Pressure: The UN rights chief renewed calls for independent probes into alleged civilian deaths from Nigerian and Chadian airstrikes in northern Nigeria.

Lake Chad Basin Recovery: The EU and France’s AFD pushed ahead on regional economic recovery, convening the RESILAC 2 steering committee in N’Djamena’s orbit, with donors, governments and civil society from Cameroon, Nigeria and Chad reviewing progress across 171 villages. Global Rights Watch: Amnesty reports executions hit the highest level in 44 years, with Iran and Saudi Arabia driving the surge, while a separate push urges countries to recommit to childhood vaccination as funding and coverage stall. Diplomacy: Chad opened its consulate general in Benghazi, signaling deeper Libya–Chad coordination. Haiti Security: A UN-backed Gang Suppression Force commander arrived in Port-au-Prince to replace the Kenya-led mission, as UN-linked reports say gang clashes have killed at least 78 people since Saturday. Accountability Pressure: The UN human rights chief renewed calls for independent probes into alleged civilian deaths from Nigerian and Chadian airstrikes.

Libya–Chad Diplomacy: In Benghazi, Libya’s foreign minister met Chad’s top diplomat to discuss boosting ties and activating signed joint agreements, with security and regional stability high on the agenda. Haiti Security Shift: Chad is sending troops into Haiti’s new UN-backed Gang Suppression Force, replacing the earlier Kenyan-led mission—yet only a fraction of the planned force has arrived so far as gang violence keeps spreading. Humanitarian Pressure in Haiti: The UN says clashes in Port-au-Prince suburbs have killed at least 78 people since Saturday, forcing hospitals and aid groups to suspend operations. Sahel Accountability Row: UN rights chief Volker Türk renewed calls for independent probes into alleged civilian deaths from Nigerian and Chadian airstrikes around Zamfara and Lake Chad. Chad at Home: Chad also denied targeting civilians in its Boko Haram operations, while officials say investigations can proceed.

Sahel Security: The US and Nigeria carried out a joint operation against ISIS in Nigeria’s northeast Lake Chad Basin, a move that underlines Washington’s widening anti-terror cooperation with the region after Boko Haram killed Chadian troops. Chad Accountability: N’Djamena denies targeting civilians in its Boko Haram operations on Lake Chad, while the UN and rights groups press for independent probes into reported civilian deaths. Haiti Mission Shift: In Port-au-Prince, the UN-backed Gang Suppression Force welcomed its new commander, with clashes since the weekend leaving at least 78 dead and forcing hospitals and MSF to suspend services. Humanitarian Pressure: UN agencies warn Chad’s refugee influx from Sudan is overwhelming maternity and protection services in the east. Local Life: In N’Djamena’s Bakara, the “At the Heart of Art” festival closed with UNICEF-backed training for youth, pushing art as a pathway forward.

Haiti Mission Shift: A UN-backed Gang Suppression Force commander, Major General Erdenebat Batsuuri, has arrived in Port-au-Prince to take over an expanded anti-gang push as clashes since Saturday have killed at least 78 people, with hospitals and MSF forced to suspend operations. Lake Chad Tensions: Chad again denies targeting civilians in its Boko Haram operations on Lake Chad, even as the UN human rights chief calls for independent probes into alleged civilian deaths tied to Nigerian and Chadian airstrikes. Accountability Pressure: The UN is urging both militaries to investigate reports from Zamfara market strikes and claims that fishermen were killed in the wider cross-border fighting. Chad Domestic News: In Abeche, a fuel depot fire injured more than 200 people, and authorities ordered fuel depots moved outside the city limits. Sahel Nutrition Push: In Lomé, 22 West and Central African nations adopted a joint action framework to tackle child malnutrition and early childhood development over the next three years.

Haiti Mission Shift: A UN-backed Gang Suppression Force commander, Major General Erdenebat Batsuuri, arrived in Port-au-Prince to replace the Kenyan-led mission and expand anti-gang operations, as clashes in the capital’s suburbs have killed at least 78 people since Saturday and forced hospitals and MSF to suspend services. Lake Chad Tensions: Chad again denied targeting civilians in its Boko Haram operations on Lake Chad, while the UN and rights groups press for independent probes after reports of civilian deaths and missing fishermen. Chad Oil Depot Fire: In Abeché, a fuel depot blaze injured more than 200 people, with authorities ordering fuel depots moved outside the city limits. Regional Trade Push: Cameroon is highlighting port reforms and transit facilitation in N’Djamena to strengthen the Douala/Kribi–Chad corridor. Local Culture & Jobs: N’Djamena’s Bakara festival “At the Heart of Art” closed by backing youth training in music and education, with UNICEF support.

Child Nutrition Push: Lomé hosted a regional conference (May 11–13) that ended with the “Lomé Declaration,” a joint call to action built around six commitments to cut stunting and anaemia across 22 West and Central African nations, with the World Bank, WHO, UNICEF and WFP backing the plan. Lake Chad Tensions: Chad again denied deliberately targeting civilians in its Boko Haram operations on Lake Chad, while the UN rights chief renewed calls for independent probes after reports of civilian deaths and missing fishermen. Humanitarian Strain: In Haiti, UN-linked reporting says gang clashes have killed at least 78 people since Saturday, forcing more displacement and disrupting hospital care. Security Watch: OSINT monitoring says Russia’s upgraded T-72B3M tanks have appeared in Libya with the Libyan National Army, as drone threats remain a key concern. Regional Trade & Movement: Cameroon and Chad are pushing transit and port reforms through corridor talks, aiming to speed cargo between Douala/Kribi and landlocked markets.

Lake Chad Crisis: UN human rights chief Volker Türk is demanding independent investigations after reports that Nigerian airstrikes hit a crowded market in Zamfara, killing at least 100 people, while Chadian jets allegedly killed dozens of fishermen in the Lake Chad region—Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters denies civilian deaths, but the UN says both militaries must take “all feasible precautions” and face accountability. Chad Disaster Response: In Abeché, more than 200 people were injured in a major fuel depot fire, and authorities ordered all fuel depots moved outside the city within 10 days. Regional Security & Politics: In the wider Sahel, Pope Leo XIV urged peace after fresh violence, while Chad’s Christian lay leaders called for dialogue amid insecurity and political repression. Trade & Transit: In N’Djamena, Cameroon and Chad are pushing port and corridor reforms to speed cargo along the Transcameroon route linking Douala/Kribi to landlocked markets. Humanitarian Pressure: UN agencies warn eastern Chad’s services are strained by Sudan-linked refugee inflows, especially for women and children.

Haiti Security Push: Haiti’s Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé visited the Gang Suppression Force base in Tabarre, urging new units to deliver “concrete results” in restoring security, after talks with Haitian police and UN officials. Nigeria-Chad Civilian Outcry: The UN human rights chief Volker Türk demanded independent investigations into reports that Nigerian airstrikes on a Zamfara market killed at least 100 civilians, while Chadian strikes in the same region allegedly killed dozens of fishermen—both militaries deny or dispute civilian deaths. Chad Disaster Update: In Abeché, a fuel depot fire left more than 200 injured, with authorities ordering fuel depots moved outside city limits within 10 days. Sahel Health Warning: A UN-linked message ahead of the World Health Assembly renewed pressure to restart childhood vaccination, calling it the most cost-effective way to protect children even in conflict zones.

UN Accountability Push: UN Human Rights chief Volker Türk is demanding independent investigations into reports that Nigerian airstrikes hit a crowded Zamfara market on 10 May, killing at least 100 civilians, while Chadian jets in northern Nigeria allegedly killed dozens of fishermen. Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters says there’s “no credible” proof of civilian deaths, but senators are calling for a full probe. Chad Crisis on the Home Front: In Abeché, a fuel depot fire has left more than 200 injured, with authorities ordering fuel depots moved outside city limits within 10 days. Regional Pressure Points: The Lake Chad fighting continues to spill into civilian life, with Boko Haram blamed for forcing taxes on fishing communities—while the UN and rights groups warn that military operations must protect civilians. Trade & Transit: Cameroon is highlighting port reforms and corridor upgrades in N’Djamena to speed goods moving between Douala/Kribi and Chad and CAR.

UN Human Rights Pressure: UN High Commissioner Volker Türk is demanding independent probes into reports that Nigerian and Chadian airstrikes killed more than 100 civilians, including a crowded market in Zamfara, and that Chadian jets also hit Boko Haram-linked areas where dozens of fishermen were reportedly killed. Lake Chad Jihadist Fallout: Boko Haram sources say fighters are fleeing islands after Chadian bombing and clashes, but civilians tied to fishing livelihoods are caught in the chaos. Regional Trade Push: In N’Djamena, Cameroon is spotlighting port reforms and transit facilitation under the 5th Tripartite Forum with Chad and CAR, aiming to speed cargo along the Douala/Kribi-to-N’Djamena-Bangui corridor. Humanitarian Strain: UNFPA warns eastern Chad’s refugee surge is overwhelming maternity care, with women facing emergency procedures amid shortages. Local Development: Qatar Charity is helping women vendors in N’Djamena move into organized stalls, boosting income and market safety.

Lake Chad Crisis: Boko Haram fighters are reportedly fleeing Chadian offensives on remote islands after Chadian airstrikes and ground clashes, but the biggest fear is for civilians—Nigerian fishermen are said to be missing or dead after bombings near the Shuwa area, with reports of dozens killed and at least 40 missing. Regional Security: The fighting follows recent Boko Haram attacks on Chadian bases that killed senior officers, prompting Chad to declare emergency measures in the Lake province and national mourning earlier this month. Humanitarian Pressure: UNFPA warns eastern Chad’s refugee influx—over 1.3 million people, mostly women and children—has overwhelmed maternity care, with midwives describing hundreds of births monthly under severe shortages. Women’s Livelihoods: Qatar Charity says it has helped 100 women vendors in N’Djamena move from informal work to organized trading through equipped market stalls and starter vegetable supplies. Diplomacy & Trade: Egypt and Chad leaders pledged deeper trade and infrastructure ties, while transport ministers from Chad, Cameroon and CAR met in N’Djamena to push transit reforms on the Transcameroon corridor.

Transit Reform Push: Chad, Cameroon and the CAR are meeting in N’Djamena for the fifth Tripartite Shippers Forum to cut delays and bottlenecks on the Transcameroon Corridor linking Douala/Kribi to N’Djamena and Bangui, with ministers and port, customs and transport leaders reviewing what changed since the last meeting in Kribi. Lake Chad Crisis: Chadian air strikes against Boko Haram strongholds have sparked fresh fears across the border, with dozens of Nigerian fishermen reported missing or drowned after jets hit islands on the Nigerian side of Lake Chad; officials in both countries have yet to give a final toll. Sahel Pressure from Abroad: Pope Leo XIV renewed calls for peace and development in the Sahel, pointing to rising violence in Chad and Mali. Local Culture with Youth Focus: In Bakara, the “At the Heart of Art” festival closed after training and performances aimed at turning art into a real future for Chadian youth, supported by UNICEF.

Sahel Peace Plea: Pope Leo XIV used his Regina Caeli address to voice “deep concern” over rising jihadist violence in Chad and Mali, praying for victims and urging an end to violence and a push for peace and development. Lake Chad Fallout: The Pope’s remarks follow fresh reports tied to Boko Haram attacks around Lake Chad, including deadly Chadian military strikes and fears that Nigerian fishermen were among the casualties after air operations on islands used by militants. Regional Security Pressure: Chad has been moving to tighten the response, including declaring mourning and a state of emergency in the Lake province after attacks that killed senior officers and soldiers. Politics at Home: In parallel, Chad’s courts have continued jailing opposition figures, while Catholic bishops warn that arrests and political crackdowns risk further deepening divisions. Other News: Perenco says it has boosted oil output in Congo-Brazzaville after completing an enhanced recovery project.

Lake Chad Crisis: Chadian airstrikes against Boko Haram positions are now blamed for the disappearance of dozens of Nigerian fishermen, with local sources saying some may have been hit during the raids while others drowned fleeing in overcrowded boats; Chad’s presidency says the strikes were retaliatory after Boko Haram attacks on Chadian bases that killed at least 24 soldiers and two generals, but no official casualty figures have been released. Sahel Pressure: Pope Leo XIV used his Regina Caeli address to condemn the rising violence in Chad and Mali, urging an end to fighting and renewed peace and development efforts. Regional Security Moves: Chad has kept tightening the response around Lake Chad, including emergency measures and intensified operations, as neighboring states coordinate against the insurgency. Other News: In Congo-Brazzaville, Perenco says it has boosted output after completing an enhanced oil recovery campaign at Tchibouela East and has started a new drilling push at Masseko.

Over the past 12 hours, N’Djamena Daily Times coverage has focused heavily on a renewed Boko Haram attack in the Lake Chad Basin and Chad’s immediate national response. Multiple reports say the assault targeted the Barka Tolorom military base on the Chadian side of Lake Chad, with the army and officials describing the attack as repelled but deadly—killing around 23 soldiers (with some reports citing at least 24) and injuring dozens (e.g., 26 injured). In response, Chad has declared three days of national mourning, with flags at half-mast and festive activities suspended, and with media restrictions to “religious music and prayers” during the mourning period. The government also frames the attacks as part of an ongoing insurgent threat in the Lake Chad region, where Boko Haram and related factions operate from islands and marshland.

The last 12 hours also show a clear pattern of international condemnation and regional security coordination. The UAE condemned the attack on a military base in Chad, and Qatar issued similar condemnation and condolences. In parallel, regional defence chiefs and senior officials met to review strategy against terrorist networks, and the coverage includes references to broader efforts by Lake Chad Basin countries to strengthen counterterrorism cooperation under multinational frameworks.

In the 12 to 24 hours window, the same incident is reiterated with additional context: the mourning declaration is again linked to the killings of soldiers at Barka Tolorom, and reporting continues to emphasize the Lake Chad Basin as a persistent hotspot for Boko Haram activity. Separately, the coverage also includes analysis of the wider regional security environment—particularly how the Sudan conflict is described as spreading toward Chad, with Chad’s border pressures and refugee flows highlighted as part of a broader destabilizing trend (though this is not tied to the Boko Haram attack in the provided excerpts).

Looking back 24 to 72 hours, the reporting provides continuity by documenting the same Boko Haram raid and the casualty figures repeatedly attributed to Chad’s armed forces, alongside condemnation from multilateral bodies. The UN condemned the killing of 23 Chadian soldiers, and the AU expressed solidarity with Chad after the attack. The older material also reinforces that this is not an isolated event: the Lake Chad region has seen repeated base attacks, including a prior major incident in October 2024, and Chad has previously launched counteroffensives—yet attacks on security forces continue to recur.