AGP Executive Report

Immigration & Identity Clash: U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace pushed the “Third World Immigration Moratorium Act,” aiming to permanently bar nationals from 39 countries including Chad—while Antigua and Barbuda’s ambassador urged lawmakers to use “objective facts” and not target friendly states. Diplomatic Milestone: Moldova and the Republic of Chad officially established diplomatic relations, pledging cooperation across political, social, economic, cultural, and science fields. Chad Education Reform: UNESCO’s literacy and non-formal education push in Chad is moving forward with national assessments to modernize learning for women and rural communities. Culture for Kids: A Sankofa Children’s Museum of African Cultures is opening in Baltimore, built to teach children pre-colonial African history through drumming, storytelling, crafts, and dress-up. Lake Chad Security Reality: In Nigeria’s northeast, troops reported arrests of suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP informants and logistics helpers, plus precision airstrikes on suspected ISWAP gatherings in Borno. Regional Displacement Pressure: West and Central Africa’s displacement crisis keeps worsening, with UNHCR putting the region near 20 million forcibly displaced and stateless people.

Education Reform in Chad: UNESCO’s UIL-backed PRET program says two national assessments are now done, laying groundwork to modernize literacy and non-formal basic education—especially for women and rural communities. Borno Recovery Diplomacy: Gov. Babagana Zulum met UN, UK, US, EU and Swiss partners in Abuja to push post-conflict rebuilding, with focus on education, healthcare, livelihoods and stabilization across the Lake Chad region. Security on the Lake Chad Front: Nigerian forces reported arrests of suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP informants and logistics helpers in Borno, plus an intelligence-led precision airstrike on an ISWAP gathering in Yaganari. Kidnapping and Banditry Updates: Troops also rescued abductees in Borno and Plateau, while Sokoto saw fresh attacks in Turtsawa–Mazau–Majema that reportedly killed 11, linked to Bello Turji loyalists. Russia–Chad Links: Lavrov highlighted growing bilateral ties with Chad, including visa-free travel for diplomatic and service passport holders and more cooperation on trade and investment. Global Mobility Rules: The U.S. has a new travel-ban proclamation affecting Chad among others, while Cameroon reaffirmed visa-free entry for Chad citizens.

Education Reform in Chad: UNESCO’s UIL and N’Djamena partners finished two national assessments to reshape literacy and non-formal basic education under PRET, mapping stakeholder capacity and curriculum updates—aimed at better learning outcomes and inclusion for women and rural communities. Russia–Chad Ties: Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Sabre Fadoul met Sergey Lavrov, who praised growing cooperation and pointed to a new visa-free step for holders of Chadian diplomatic and service passports, with more focus on trade and investment. Scholarships for Chadians: Russia plans to raise scholarships for Chadian students to 360, building on earlier quota increases. Visa Shock for Chad: A new U.S. proclamation suspends new visa issuance for Chad (effective Jan. 1, 2026), with limited exceptions. Regional Security (Lake Chad): Nigeria’s Operation HADIN KAI carried out precision airstrikes on suspected ISWAP gatherings in Borno, while separate patrols reported rescues of kidnap victims who escaped after captors fell asleep. Humanitarian Watch: The Ebola response in eastern DRC is lagging, with case counts likely far higher than official figures and funding shortfalls cited.

Visa & travel access: Cameroon reaffirmed visa-free entry for Nigerians, Chadians, and others (with a 6-month passport validity rule), while Mauritania opened an online visa pathway and confirmed 11 African countries are exempt under bilateral deals. Security & everyday safety: Nigeria’s Operation HADIN KAI carried out precision airstrikes against suspected ISWAP targets in Borno, as troops also rescued kidnap victims who escaped after captors reportedly fell asleep. Health & child protection: Nigeria is overhauling its animal disease control plan to better tackle PPR (goat plague), and the region’s Ebola picture stays mixed as Uganda moves into an Ebola-free countdown while DR Congo’s outbreak worsens. Culture, faith & community life: Pope Leo XIV accepted a bishop’s retirement in Chad and named a successor, adding to ongoing church leadership updates. Education & youth opportunity: Airtel Africa and UNICEF-backed efforts aim to connect thousands of schools to free internet by 2027, and WHO’s internship programme is open to citizens of all member states, including many African countries. Chad in the spotlight: Russia highlighted growing Chad ties and visa-free travel for diplomatic/service passport holders, while Chad also appears in global lists tied to visa restrictions and academic freedom declines.

Chad Health Update: Chad wrapped a major polio push, vaccinating over 7 million children (110% of target) and reporting that refusals were mostly resolved through outreach, including refugees and displaced families. Lake Chad Culture & Environment: A new look at the shrinking Lake Chad argues conflict has reshaped habitats into a bird refuge, with remaining waterways supporting about 2.5 million waterbirds—an unexpected conservation angle for the basin. Education Access Across the Region: Airtel Africa, with UNICEF, says it will connect 5,000 schools to free internet by 2027, building on thousands already reached and zero-rated learning platforms. Church & Leadership in Chad: The Vatican announced a new successor for the Bishop of Sarh Diocese, highlighting the diocese’s Catholic population and the appointee’s human-rights and humanitarian training. Security Watch (Lake Chad Basin): Nigerian forces reported arrests of suspected foreign ISIS-linked operatives after raids around Borno’s Cross Kauwa, with seized radios and comms gear pointing to wider networks. Travel Rules, Regionally: Jamaica published visa-free entry lists for African Commonwealth countries, while Mozambique and Bahrain expanded e-visa eligibility—useful for students, families, and diaspora travel planning.

Immigration & Identity Politics: U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace introduced the “Third World Immigration Moratorium Act,” proposing a near-total entry ban for people from dozens of countries—including Chad—framing it as “entry… is a privilege, not a right,” and drawing sharp criticism for its “third world” language. Education Access: Airtel Africa, with UNICEF, says it will connect 5,000 schools to free internet by 2027, building on thousands of schools already linked and teacher training. Public Health in Chad: Chad’s polio push vaccinated over 7 million children, exceeding targets and reaching refugees and displaced families. STEM & Women in Science: The Schlumberger Foundation honored nine women scientists and engineers with its 2026 Faculty for the Future Impact Prize. Security in the Lake Chad Basin: Nigerian forces arrested a suspected foreign ISIS operative after a raid in Borno, recovering key communications gear. Travel Convenience for Africans: Mozambique, Bahrain, and Ethiopia all published or expanded online visa options, easing travel planning for eligible African citizens.

US Immigration Politics: Rep. Nancy Mace’s “Third World Immigration Moratorium Act” would bar entry for people from 39 countries including Chad, framing it as a “slam the door” move tied to Trump-era travel restrictions. International Justice & Sudan: Rights groups urge the ICC to investigate alleged UAE and regional support for atrocities in Darfur, while Sudan’s war is again described as “forgotten” but not ignored—more politically abandoned than unseen. Chad Health & Public Life: Chad wrapped a major polio push, vaccinating over 7 million children and reaching 110% of its target, including refugees and displaced families. Education & Tech Access: Airtel Africa plans to connect 5,000 schools with free internet by 2027 (Malawi already has 36 connected), betting on digital learning to keep kids in class. Lake Chad Ecology: A new study links conflict-driven shrinking waterways to a surprising upside: remaining Lake Chad wetlands now shelter millions of waterbirds. Security in the Basin: Nigerian forces report arrests of suspected foreign ISIS operatives after raids around Cross Kauwa, with recovered radios pointing to wider foreign support networks. Academic Freedom: A global ranking flags Chad among the steepest declines in academic freedom from 2015–2025.

Polio Push in Chad: Chad wrapped a major polio immunization drive, vaccinating over 7 million children (110% of target), with teams welcomed by 99% of households and most refusals resolved through outreach. Education Pressure: New rankings highlight Chad’s deep education strain, with literacy and schooling gaps still among the worst globally, and broader data showing over 100 million African children and teens still out of school. Academic Freedom Watch: A global index flags Chad as one of the biggest decliners in academic freedom over the past decade, underscoring pressure on learning and research. Lake Chad Ecology & Conflict: A study links the shrinking Lake Chad to a surprising biodiversity effect—remaining waterways now shelter millions of waterbirds—while conflict continues to reshape the basin. Security in the Lake Chad Basin: Nigerian forces report arrests of suspected foreign ISIS-linked operatives after raids around Cross Kauwa, with seized communications pointing to wider networks. Visa Convenience for Chad Travelers: Bahrain and Ethiopia both published updated visa eligibility lists that include Chad, easing travel planning for qualified visitors. Regional Security Talks: ASEC 2026 in Accra ended with a push for action on African-led security cooperation, spanning cyber, borders, health, and aviation.

Polio Push: Chad wrapped a major polio immunization drive, vaccinating over 7 million children (110% of target), with most households accepting teams and refusals handled through outreach, including refugees and displaced families. Lake Chad, Life Returns: A new study links the shrinking Lake Chad to a surprising silver lining: remaining waterways are now key bird sanctuaries, showing how conflict and ecological change can still reshape biodiversity. Security in the Basin: In Borno’s Kukawa area, troops arrested a suspected foreign ISIS operative of Moroccan origin after repelling attacks around Cross Kauwa, recovering radios and comms gear that helped expand pursuit toward the Lake Chad Islands axis and Abadam. Chad in the Spotlight Abroad: Russia’s Lavrov met Chad’s foreign minister and tied regional security concerns to the spread of ISIS-linked threats and Boko Haram, while also reacting to renewed strikes on Iran. Culture & Faith Visits: The Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada made a first stop at St. Alban’s Anglican Cathedral during a summer tour, blending worship with local history and community ties. Education Reality Check: A global education ranking piece again flags Chad’s low literacy and schooling years, with a sharp gender gap in access to basic education. Local Crackdown on Terror Logistics: Chad-linked operations also reported arrests over alleged drug supply to Boko Haram/ISWAP networks across the Lake Chad region, targeting the flow of supplies.

Lake Chad Security: Nigerian troops in Borno arrested suspected foreign ISIS-linked operatives after repelling a coordinated attack on Cross Kauwa, recovering radios and comms gear that helped expand operations toward the Lake Chad Islands axis and Abadam. Chad in the Spotlight: Russia’s Lavrov met Chad’s foreign minister, warning the West is using “Ukrainian terrorists” and backing Islamist threats across the Sahel. Education & Daily Life: A new UNESCO-style snapshot flags Chad at the bottom of global literacy and schooling, with a sharp gender gap in female literacy. Travel Rules: Ethiopia published an updated list of countries eligible for tourist visas on arrival, including Chad. Chad’s Economy: Chad’s growth story keeps trending upward as reforms, agriculture, and oil drive a World Bank upgrade to 5.2% for 2026. Culture/Community: A centenary celebration in Mozambique’s Honen Dalim synagogue highlights how small faith communities keep heritage alive.

Counterterrorism in the Lake Chad Basin: Nigerian troops repelled an ISWAP infiltration attempt in Borno’s Cross Kauwa and recovered a Sony camcorder, with analysts saying the footage reveals how foreign expertise is threading into raids. Cross-border crackdown: Chadian authorities arrested a 48-year-old woman in Borno for allegedly supplying drugs and alcohol to Boko Haram/ISWAP, showing how logistics networks keep operating across the lake. Security + humanitarian pressure: A Nigeria June security overview says 792 people died in 882 incidents, with ISWAP blocking aid along the Monguno axis—Cross Kauwa, Baga, Kukawa—while raids and arson disrupt deliveries. Chad’s growth story: Chad’s economy is getting a boost from oil, agriculture, and reforms, with the World Bank lifting its 2026 growth forecast to 5.2%. Education and access: Airtel Africa plans to connect 5,000 schools to free internet by 2027 with UNICEF, aiming to narrow the digital learning gap. Energy in N’Djamena: Noor Chad’s 50MW solar plant with battery storage is powering hundreds of thousands of homes and cutting reliance on diesel.

Chad’s Economic Turnaround: The World Bank upgraded Chad’s 2026 growth forecast to 5.2%, pointing to oil, agriculture, and reforms as confidence returns. Energy & Daily Life: A new Noor Chad solar plant is credited with powering about a quarter-million homes and cutting diesel generator use. Security at Lake Chad: Chadian troops arrested a woman accused of supplying drugs and alcohol to Boko Haram/ISWAP, targeting logistics networks across the basin. Regional Shockwaves: Nigeria’s insecurity and cholera strain the Lake Chad belt, with reports of heavy deaths and outbreaks hitting communities around Monguno and other towns. Culture & Learning: Airtel Africa says it will connect 5,000 schools with free internet by 2027 via UNICEF, aiming to narrow the digital education gap. Travel Rules: The UK updated its visitor visa list, adding Chad among African countries needing visas for short stays. Tech in Terror: New reporting says Boko Haram and ISWAP are using AI chatbots for operational help, from planning to explosives and drone work. Sahel Soft Power: Türkiye’s charity and development footprint in West Africa is described as a long game that often precedes deeper political and security ties.

Lake Chad Security: Troops of Nigeria’s Operation Hadin Kai arrested a 48-year-old Chadian woman, Rachael Samuel, over alleged drug and alcohol supplies meant for Boko Haram/ISWAP across the Lake Chad islands, with the haul seized along the Maiduguri–Monguno highway. Insurgency Update (Cameroon): Despite tactical successes, Boko Haram and ISWAP in Cameroon’s Far North keep hitting posts, villages, and trade routes through fast raids, including a July 6-7 assault on an Operation Alpha base in Vreket. Terror Tech: A Cambridge report says Boko Haram has moved from experimenting with AI to using dedicated technical units and off-the-shelf chatbots for planning attacks, explosives, and drone operations. Public Health & Climate: Nigeria’s Academy of Science urges journalists and policymakers to treat climate change as an immediate health threat, linking it to floods, cholera, and insecurity pressures around Lake Chad. Education Access: Airtel Africa and UNICEF plan to connect 5,000 schools with free internet by 2027, building on thousands already connected and zero-rated learning platforms. Culture & Heritage: Mozambique marked the 100th anniversary of Maputo’s Honen Dalim synagogue, highlighting pride and continuity for a tiny Jewish community.

Lake Chad Security: Chadian troops with Nigeria’s Operation Hadin Kai arrested a 48-year-old woman in Borno for allegedly supplying drugs and alcohol to Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters in the Lake Chad Islands, after a stop on the Maiduguri–Monguno highway. Insurgency Update: Cameroon’s Far North saw a failed Boko Haram assault on a Rapid Intervention Battalion post in Vreket, with attackers repelled after early warning. Boko Haram’s Tech Shift: A Cambridge report says Boko Haram has moved from experimenting with AI to running dedicated units using public AI tools for planning, explosives, drones, and decisions. Health & Conflict: A cholera outbreak in northeast Nigeria’s Lake Chad communities is killing people fast, with insecurity and weak health access worsening the response; separate reports say cholera also hit an ISWAP camp in Borno, killing fighters. Climate & Media: Nigeria’s Academy of Science urged journalists to help turn climate science into public action as climate-linked health risks and outbreaks intensify. Education Access: Airtel Africa and UNICEF plan free internet for 5,000 schools by 2027 to keep learning going despite poor connectivity. Culture/Travel Policy: UK rules reaffirm visas for Nigerians and over 100 other countries for short visits under six months.

UK Visa Rules: The UK updated its visitor immigration rules, reaffirming that Nigerians and nationals of 100+ countries must get visas before travel for short stays under six months. Sahel–Türkiye Ties: Burkina Faso’s deepening partnership with Türkiye—spanning defense, drones, trade, and education—keeps growing after the 2022 military takeover. Boko Haram Goes Tech: A Cambridge report says Boko Haram has moved from experimenting with AI to using dedicated units for attack planning, explosives design, and drone operations. Lake Chad Security: Nigerian troops and local hunters cleared suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP hideouts in Borno after the Miringa attack, destroying shelters even without direct contact. Cholera in Conflict Zones: Cholera is spreading in jihadist-hit northeast Nigeria, with reports of high daily patient numbers and deaths, while an outbreak in an ISWAP camp reportedly killed fighters. Sudan Human Rights: The ICC deputy prosecutor says her office reached a “breakthrough” in Darfur war-crimes investigations, linking RSF leaders to atrocities. Culture & Community: Mozambique’s Honen Dalim synagogue marked 100 years, celebrating Jewish heritage in a small community. Education Access: Airtel Africa plans to connect 5,000 schools with free internet by 2027 via UNICEF support.

Synagogue Centenary in Mozambique: Maputo’s Honen Dalim synagogue marked 100 years since its 1926 inauguration, with President Daniel Chapo and TV crews celebrating the small but resilient Jewish community’s heritage. Climate & Culture in the Spotlight: A new report argues Indigenous knowledge and community stewardship are central to protecting forests and storing carbon, while Nigeria’s Academy of Science urges journalists to help the public understand climate change in everyday language. Digital Education Push: Airtel Africa pledges free internet for 5,000 connected schools by 2027 with UNICEF, building on thousands already linked and zero-rated learning platforms. Lake Chad Security & Health Crisis: After the Miringa attack, Nigerian troops with local hunters cleared Boko Haram/ISWAP hideouts in Borno; at the same time, cholera is spreading through Lake Chad communities and has reportedly killed ISWAP fighters in insurgent camps. Chad in the News Abroad: UK police say a Belfast knife-attack suspect’s origin may be Chad, adding fresh pressure on asylum and immigration systems. Local Peacebuilding (Cameroon): A Yaounde workshop is mapping regional disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration plans with gender inclusion as a priority.