Presidential Pardon and Reconciliation: Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby has pardoned opposition leader Succès Masra and eight other jailed figures, freeing them from prison while keeping their criminal records; Masra told supporters in N’Djamena he is ready to work with the government on reforms, calling for forgiveness, unity and peace. Cross-Border Policing: Nigeria’s police, via INTERPOL, arrested and repatriated Chadian murder suspect Mahadijiria Abdoulaye to N’Djamena after she was wanted over the May 3, 2026 torture and killing of Nazik Mahamat Saleh. Security and Justice: The same INTERPOL-linked operation highlights ongoing efforts to bring fugitives to trial, with Abdoulaye transferred through Lomé, Togo, under bilateral police cooperation. Public Health Watch: A CDC analysis says global rubella cases and congenital rubella syndrome have fallen sharply, but vaccine gaps remain—15 countries still have no rubella program in routine immunization. Regional Context: Reports also point to Sudan’s war as a potential tipping point, with spillover risks for Chad and the wider region.