Humanitarian Accountability: Doctors Without Borders says some staff in Chad exploited refugees along the Sudan border, with 59 abuse allegations and 18 dismissals, including cases involving underage girls and trading food aid or jobs for sex. Refugee & Housing Support: Arada Foundation and The Big Heart Foundation expand “Home for a Home” to year-round funding, targeting 3,550 sustainable refugee shelters in Chad with UNHCR as Sudan displacement continues. Maritime Security: Nigeria’s-led Combined Maritime Task Force Gulf of Guinea (CMTF-GoG) was flagged off in Lagos as an African-led push to protect trade and the “blue economy” through shared maritime security. Energy & Oil Policy: Energy experts warn the Frontier Exploration Fund replacement is urgent as exploration in the Lake Chad Basin and Kolmani fields slows after policy changes affecting NNPC deductions. Agriculture & Trade: Cocoa price drops are dragging CEMAC agricultural export earnings, with BEAC data showing agricultural export prices down sharply in early 2026, including for Chad. Food Systems & Farmer Rights: A N’Djamena Declaration calls for legal protection of African farmer-managed seed systems against restrictive corporate seed rules and growing pressure on seed governance. Security in the Lake Chad Region: Nigeria’s Hadin Kai operation reported 27 terrorists neutralised in Borno strikes, underscoring ongoing pressure around Lake Chad fringes. Church Leadership: The Anglican Church of Chad appoints Archbishop Benjamin Kwashi, with the Province of Alexandria overseeing multiple North and Horn of Africa countries.