Cameroon–Chad Power Interconnection: AfDB-linked timelines slip as tendered contracts push completion beyond the Dec 31, 2027 target, with construction likely stretching into 2028–2029. Sudan Spillover in Chad: The US warns Sudan’s war could spill across borders, citing concerns raised with Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby and calls to end external support to the warring sides. Darfur Reparations: The ICC hears calls for tangible reparations for Ali Kushayb victims, including healthcare, education, income projects and reintegration—after decades of delays. Humanitarian Funding Cuts in Chad: Sudanese refugees in Chad face worsening conditions as aid shortfalls hit basic needs like safe water and healthcare. Security & Extremism in the Lake Chad Basin: Analysis highlights how negotiation with jihadists is hard when dialogue is treated as treason, while reporting also points to insurgents’ growing use of tech and external support. Chad Defense Procurement Watch: Unconfirmed reports suggest Chad may have acquired Chinese CH-4 combat drones, adding to the region’s fast-evolving security landscape. Business & Investment: Borno Governor Zulum seeks AfDB-backed investment to accelerate post-conflict recovery, focusing on agriculture, energy, transport and youth jobs.