AGP Executive Report

Climate Finance & Verification: Chad signed an MoU with Luxembourg-based Xange to use Aptos blockchain as the verification backbone for sovereign environmental assets under the Paris Agreement, aiming at a potential $100B-plus pipeline of climate credits. Port & Trade Logistics: Cameroon’s Garoua inland port rehabilitation is expected to cut freight costs and revive Benue River trade links with Nigeria, with regional experts pointing to renewed movement for Chad and the Central African Republic. Agri-Export Supply Chains: AGL Invests CFA2.6B in a cocoa logistics hub at Cameroon’s Kribi Port, adding storage, handling, and yard capacity to speed export-ready cocoa flows. Regional Security & Disruption: Nigeria’s DHQ says operations across the Lake Chad Basin and Borno led to the killing of terrorists, rescue of 68 kidnap victims, and recovery of 148,500 litres of illicit AGO. Health Tech Partnerships: Malaria Consortium Nigeria and eGov Foundation are deepening digital health transformation, expanding digitised campaigns that already reach 20M children across 14 states and looking to extend to Chad and others. Displacement & Livelihoods: A report highlights Africa’s $27B displacement market opportunity, arguing refugees and IDPs are already running businesses and farming despite weak access to credit and formal finance. Sanctions & Finance Controls: The CBN ordered banks to freeze accounts tied to alleged terrorism financing networks, including six Nigerians and four BDC operators, as authorities tighten financial controls.

Security & Trade Disruption: Nigeria’s DHQ says Operation HADIN KAI killed terrorists, rescued 68 kidnap victims and recovered 148,500 litres of illegally refined AGO across 18–25 June, with pressure on Lake Chad Basin and Borno networks. Regional Port & Logistics: Garoua’s long-idle inland river port in Cameroon is being rehabilitated, a potential boost for Benue River trade links with Nigeria and lower freight costs. Agri-Export Infrastructure: AGL Cameroon (MSC Group) broke ground on a CFA2.6bn cocoa logistics hub at Kribi Port, adding storage and handling capacity from July 2026 to April 2027. IFC-Backed Supply Chains: IFC approved a €7.5m (about CFA5bn) loan for Cameroon’s Catramp to expand and modernize warehousing in Douala and Kribi, supporting Chad and CAR corridor trade. Chad Climate Finance Tech: Chad signed an MoU using Xange and Aptos to verify sovereign environmental assets under the Paris Agreement, targeting a potential $100bn-plus pipeline of climate credits. Lake Chad Basin Climate Risk: SIPRI and NUPI warn climate stressors in the Lake Chad Basin are amplifying insecurity, food insecurity and displacement.

Logistics & Trade: Africa Global Logistics (AGL) Cameroon, part of MSC Group, broke ground on a CFA2.6 billion third phase of its Kribi Logistics Hub, adding cocoa storage and handling capacity plus a container yard, warehouse, weighbridge and bypass road—construction runs July 2026 to April 2027. Finance & Supply Chains: The IFC approved a €7.5 million (about CFA5 billion) loan to Cameroon’s Catramp to expand and modernize logistics in Douala and Kribi, with support for growth in Chad and the Central African Republic along key trade corridors. Climate Markets: Chad signed an MoU with Xange.com, using Aptos blockchain as a verification backbone for sovereign environmental assets under the Paris Agreement, aiming at a potential $100 billion-plus pipeline of climate credits. Security & Regional Stability: Research warns climate change is worsening insecurity across the Lake Chad Basin, intensifying scarcity of land, water and food and driving displacement. Displacement & Food Stress: A report highlights starvation pressures on mothers in Chad as conflict-driven displacement continues to strain livelihoods. Health Tech (Regional): Malaria Consortium and eGov Foundation are deepening digital health transformation, with plans to expand beyond Nigeria into countries including Chad.

Rights & Inclusion Appointments: Canada named two new members to its Advisory Council on Rights, Equality and Inclusion, bringing the group to nine. Climate & Business in Chad: Chad signed an MoU using Xange and Aptos to verify sovereign environmental climate credits under the Paris Agreement, aiming at a potential $100B+ pipeline of climate finance. Displacement Pressure on Food Systems: A new report highlights how mothers in Chad’s Darfur-linked displacement face starvation risks, underscoring urgent needs for humanitarian and supply support. Refugees as an Economic Market: Amahoro Coalition estimates refugees and IDPs across Africa generate about $27B in annual income and argues for private-sector investment in host communities and displaced-led farming and trade. Lake Chad Security & Illicit Trade: In Nigeria’s Borno, troops raided a drug distribution point and arrested four suspects, recovering cannabis, tramadol, and other controlled items—another sign of how criminal networks fuel instability around the Lake Chad region. Digital Health Partnerships: Malaria Consortium Nigeria and eGov Foundation renewed collaboration to expand digital health tools, with plans to extend beyond Nigeria into Chad and other countries.

Carbon Credits & Blockchain: Chad signed a deal with Luxembourg-based Xange.com, using Aptos blockchain as the verification backbone for a potential $100B+ pipeline of sovereign climate credits under the Paris Agreement. Digital Health: Malaria Consortium Nigeria and eGov Foundation renewed their push for digital health transformation, expanding digitised campaigns that already reach 20M children across 14 states and looking to scale into Chad and other countries. Trade & Logistics: Cameroon suspended the mandatory Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (BESC) on the Douala–N’Djamena and Douala–Bangui corridors, after operators complained it adds paperwork and cost for shippers moving goods to Chad and CAR. Regional Funding for Supply Chains: IFC approved about CFA5B (€7.5M) for Cameroon logistics firm Catramp to expand and modernize warehousing, including support for growth in Chad and the Central African Republic. Food Security Pressure: A UN FAO/WFP report warns hunger is worsening in Chad and other hotspots, citing conflict, economic strain, climate impacts, and a steep drop in humanitarian funding. Displacement in Chad: Al Jazeera reports starvation risk for mothers and families fleeing Darfur into eastern Chad, with people struggling to find food and shelter after days without meals. Terror Finance Crackdown: Nigeria’s central bank ordered freezes on accounts tied to alleged terrorism financing networks, underlining the wider Lake Chad region’s financial pressure on illicit funding.

Humanitarian Crisis in Chad: Mothers in Sudan’s Darfur are arriving in eastern Chad starving, with families in Iridimi camp reporting days without food as fighting forces new displacement. Displacement Economy: A new Africa-wide report estimates displaced people generate about $27B a year, arguing host communities and private firms can invest in farming and small business despite weak access to credit. Digital Health for Chad Region: Malaria Consortium and eGov Foundation are deepening digital health work in Nigeria, with plans to expand into Chad and other neighbors, targeting better data, supply tracking, and coverage for millions of children. Trade & Logistics Bottleneck: Cameroon has suspended mandatory electronic cargo tracking on routes to Chad and CAR, responding to complaints that extra paperwork and delays raise transport costs. Lake Chad Climate-Security Link: New research warns climate stress in the Lake Chad Basin is amplifying insecurity and food insecurity, worsening competition over land, water, and livelihoods.

Displacement & Jobs: Amahoro Coalition’s report estimates Africa’s refugees and IDPs generate about $27B a year by running businesses, farming and moving goods—without formal credit or banking access—making a case for private investment in host communities. Digital Health: Malaria Consortium and eGov Foundation are deepening Nigeria’s digital health push, expanding AI and digital public infrastructure to improve beneficiary registration and drug distribution, with the platform already supporting 20M+ children across 14 states and planned expansion to countries including Chad. Trade & Logistics: Cameroon has suspended the mandatory Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (BESC) on the Douala–N’Djamena and Douala–Bangui corridors, citing operator complaints about delays and added paperwork that raise transit costs for Chad and the CAR. Regional Transport Finance: IFC approved about CFA5B (from a €7.5m loan) for Cameroon logistics firm Catramp to expand and modernize warehousing and services supporting growth in Chad and the CAR. Food Security Pressure: A UN FAO/WFP warning flags Chad among serious hunger hotspots as conflict and funding shortfalls worsen acute food insecurity.

Lake Chad Climate-Security: New research warns climate change is acting as a threat multiplier across the Lake Chad Basin, worsening drought, floods, and resource stress that fuel insecurity and displacement across Cameroon, Chad, Niger, and Nigeria. Trade & Logistics: Cameroon has suspended the mandatory Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (BESC) on Douala–N’Djamena and Douala–Bangui routes, responding to complaints from Chad and the Central African Republic about delays and added transport costs. Agriculture & Seeds: KOPIA and partners launched certified rice seed production training for participants including Chad, aiming to strengthen local seed systems and boost rice self-sufficiency. Conservation & Livelihoods: A study from Chad links rising demand for vultures in West Africa to sharp declines in central African vulture populations, showing how cross-border markets can hit local ecosystems. Regional Food Pressure: A UN report flags Chad among serious hunger hotspots, warning acute food insecurity could worsen between June and November 2026 as conflict and funding shortfalls bite. Security Watch: The week also highlighted ongoing jihadist pressure around the Lake Chad region, including attacks on rural farming communities.

Logistics & Trade: Cameroon has suspended the mandatory Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (BESC) on Douala–N’Djamena and Douala–Bangui corridors, citing operator complaints about added paperwork, delays, and higher transit costs for shippers moving goods into Chad and the Central African Republic. Agribusiness & Food Security: A UN FAO/WFP report warns hunger is worsening in 13 countries, including Chad, as conflict, economic stress, climate impacts, and a steep drop in humanitarian funding (down about 59% from 2022–2025) squeeze access to food. Energy & Industry Tech: An international investor is reportedly eyeing a majority stake in Pakistan’s TPL Trakker, whose IoT fleet and fuel monitoring services already reached Chad with a first African project in 2025—potentially boosting monitoring and efficiency for logistics and cold-chain operators. Security & Rural Livelihoods: In Nigeria’s northeast, suspected ISWAP attacks killed 11 farmers, underscoring how insurgency and criminal violence keep hitting farming communities around the Lake Chad basin. Agriculture Inputs: KOPIA began certified rice seed production training for participants including Chad, aiming to strengthen seed systems and cut reliance on imported rice.

Lake Chad Security & Finance: The US Treasury sanctioned three Nigerian bureaux de change and their alleged owner over alleged money transfers supporting ISWAP/ISIS-linked financing, underscoring tighter counterterrorism scrutiny across the Lake Chad region. Trade & Logistics: Cameroon suspended the mandatory Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (BESC) on Douala–N’Djamena and Douala–Bangui routes, a move aimed at easing paperwork and delays that operators in Chad and the Central African Republic say raise transit costs. Food Security Pressure: A UN FAO/WFP report flags Chad among countries facing serious acute hunger risk between June and November 2026, citing conflict, economic strain, climate impacts, and a steep drop in humanitarian funding. Agriculture Capacity: KOPIA began certified rice seed production training for participants including Chad, pushing better varieties, pest control, and seed systems to support rice self-sufficiency. Conservation & Livelihoods: Research in Chad links cross-border demand for vultures to declines near N’Djamena, highlighting how local trapping practices can spread regional biodiversity loss. Education Finance: The IsDB signed a US$20m Chad deal for a Basic Education Transformation Project during its 2026 annual meetings in Baku.

Food Security Pressure: A UN FAO/WFP report flags worsening acute hunger between June and November 2026, naming Chad among 13 global hunger hotspots as funding drops about 59% since 2022. Trade & Logistics: Cameroon suspended the mandatory Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (BESC) on Douala–N’Djamena and Douala–Bangui corridors, a move aimed at easing paperwork and delays that operators say raise costs for Chad and the Central African Republic. Agriculture & Inputs: KOPIA began certified rice seed production training for participants including Chad, targeting higher-quality seed systems to boost rice self-sufficiency across West Africa. Security & Rural Livelihoods: In Nigeria’s Lake Chad region, suspected militants killed 11 farmers in separate attacks, underscoring how insurgency and violence disrupt planting and farming income. Regional Environment: Experts warn desertification and Lake Chad shrinkage are worsening poverty and food insecurity, calling for urgent coordinated action across the Sahel. Media & Governance Risk: A new analysis argues Africa’s political information still relies heavily on radio, pointing to how mass broadcast can fuel mass violence—an issue with direct relevance for public trust and elections.

Logistics & Trade: Cameroon suspended the mandatory Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (BESC) on Douala–N’Djamena and Douala–Bangui routes, a move aimed at easing paperwork and delays for operators moving goods into Chad and the Central African Republic. Agribusiness & Skills: KOPIA began certified rice seed production training for participants including Chad, focusing on varieties, fertiliser use, pest control, weed management and seed certification to boost regional rice self-sufficiency. Human Capital & Jobs: A report from N’Djamena highlights children scavenging “adjith kilos” from dumps and construction sites due to economic hardship, with many out of school and earning small daily sums for their families. Education Finance: Chad signed a US$20m Basic Education Transformation Project financing agreement at the IsDB annual meetings in Baku, targeting education upgrades. Food Security Pressure: FAO/WFP listed Chad among global hunger hotspots, warning acute food insecurity could worsen between June and November 2026 amid conflict and funding constraints. Conservation & Livelihoods: Research in Chad links demand for vultures in West Africa to declines in local bird populations, showing cross-border pressure driven by belief-based markets.

Infrastructure & Energy Finance: Chad secured a US$20m deal for its Basic Education Transformation Project at the IsDB annual meetings in Baku, while IsDB also backed transport and rural electrification across member states. Power Access Push: The World Bank-led “Mission 300” says it has connected 50m+ people to electricity across 40 countries, with electrification rates in Chad still among the lowest. Agriculture & Food Security: Cameroon kicked off its 2026 northern farming season to tackle food insecurity, citing refugee inflows and conflict spillovers affecting production. Commodity Pressure in CEMAC: A CEMAC-linked report shows cocoa export prices fell sharply, dragging agricultural export prices for Chad and neighbors. Human Capital & Social Strain: In N’Djamena, children are scavenging “adjith kilos” from dumps and construction sites as families struggle with education costs and hunger. Conservation & Local Livelihoods: Research in Chad links demand for vultures in West Africa to declines around N’Djamena, highlighting cross-border trapping practices. Security & Regional Spillovers: The U.S. plans to redeploy troops to Cameroon’s Far North to fill an ISR gap after the Agadez drone hub closure, targeting ISWAP/Boko Haram threats. Media & Sports Rights: beIN renewed Wimbledon broadcast rights across MENA through 2030, including Chad.

Food Security & Climate Risk: Researchers warn that a “super El Niño” could cut global farm output by up to $342bn and hit 500 million smallholder farmers, raising pressure on rainfed agriculture across the Sahel and beyond. Environment & Livelihoods: Experts say desertification is deepening poverty and food insecurity, pointing to the shrinking Lake Chad and rising land degradation that fuel instability. Agribusiness & Trade: CEMAC’s agricultural export prices fell sharply in early 2026, with cocoa driving the drop as markets anticipate a return to surplus. Energy & Development Finance: The World Bank’s Mission 300 says it has connected 50 million people to electricity across 40 nations, while IsDB signed new financing deals including Chad’s $20m Basic Education Transformation Project. Human Capital & Social Strain: In N’Djamena, children are reportedly scavenging and selling scrap to support families, a sign of worsening economic hardship. Child Protection & Aid Accountability: MSF dismissed 18 staff in eastern Chad over sexual exploitation allegations involving Sudanese refugees, tightening safeguards. Regional Security: Studies and reporting highlight cross-border pressures around Lake Chad and Sahel militancy, while U.S. forces plan to redeploy to Cameroon to fill an ISR gap.

Education & Human Capital: IsDB signed a Chad US$20m Basic Education Transformation Project at its 2026 annual meetings in Baku, aiming to upgrade schooling and resilience. Energy Access: World Bank’s “Mission 300” says it has connected 50m Africans to electricity across 40 countries, with Chad among the lowest-electrification cases that still need faster rollout. Agriculture & Food Prices: CEMAC’s cocoa slump is dragging agricultural export prices, with cocoa down 24.6% in the latest period; analysts point to shifting global supply. Child Welfare & Urban Economy: In N’Djamena, children are scavenging “adjith kilos” from dumps and construction sites to fund schooling as economic hardship deepens. Public Health & Aid Integrity: MSF dismissed 18 staff in eastern Chad over sexual exploitation allegations involving Sudanese refugees, and says it is strengthening prevention and reporting systems. Security & Regional Trade: Azerbaijan and Chad discussed expanding economic ties, including energy and digitalization, as regional instability continues to shape investment risk.

Humanitarian & Child Welfare: In N’Djamena, children as young as 10 are scavenging dumpsites and construction areas for scrap (“adjith kilos”), pushed by economic hardship and school costs. Conservation & Cross-Border Trade: Researchers in Chad link demand for vultures in Nigeria and Benin to declines around N’Djamena, with local trapping methods shared openly. Aid Accountability: MSF says it dismissed 18 staff in eastern Chad over sexual exploitation allegations involving Sudanese refugees, and barred them from working with the group. Energy & Investment: World Bank and AfDB report “Mission 300” has connected 50m+ people to electricity across 40 countries, with Chad among those facing some of the lowest electrification rates. Regional Finance: IsDB signed Chad’s US$20m Basic Education Transformation Project during its annual meetings in Baku. Food Security: FAO/WFP list Chad among global hunger hotspots, warning acute food insecurity could worsen mid-2026 to late 2026.