Chad–Sudan Security Spillover: Eastern Chad is facing fresh internal strain as allegations grow that Chadian officials back Sudan’s RSF, with claims pointing to arms trafficking corridors through border towns like Adré and wider regional patronage networks. Lake Chad Terror Fight: Analysts say the MNJTF must adapt to Boko Haram’s and ISWAP’s tactics around Lake Chad, where militants increasingly hide in islands and swamps, keeping civilians trapped between armed groups. Telecom Governance: Chad’s telecom regulator is pushing Airtel and Moov Africa to speed up infrastructure sharing after declining network performance, with a “zero tolerance” stance toward service failures. Regional Water & Stability: The Lake Chad Basin received €11.25m for water and climate challenges, aimed at shoring up regional stability amid worsening pressures. Migration Pressure from Abroad: Kuwait tightened domestic worker recruitment, banning many African source countries that include Chad, raising new hurdles for labor mobility tied to Gulf policy. International Context: A UN warning highlights how Central Africa’s political gains remain fragile as security breakdowns, humanitarian crises, and governance failures converge.