AGP Executive Report

Humanitarian Funding: The UN has released USD160 million from CERF to support life-saving aid in 12 underfunded crises, including Chad (USD9m), as 87 million people face severe needs. Refugee Crisis in Chad: UNHCR warns severe funding cuts could leave nearly 8.3 million displaced people worldwide without vital protection; in Chad, 319,000 refugees face registration delays, with 200,000 women and girls at risk of losing safe spaces and prevention programmes. Health Diplomacy: Egypt and Chad signed a medical cooperation deal on the sidelines of the Alamein Africa Forum, expanding collaboration on the supply and regulation of medical and biological products. Energy Investment: Ashurst Perkins Coie backed lenders Proparco and AfDB for limited recourse financing of two 30MWp solar-plus-battery projects near N’Djamena, aiming to cut Chad’s fossil fuel reliance. Security Cooperation: France and Chad are reportedly rebuilding ties after the end of France’s defense pact, shifting toward business and a more discreet security partnership.

Humanitarian Funding: UNHCR warns severe funding cuts could leave nearly 8.3 million refugees and other displaced people without vital help, with Chad facing registration delays for 319,000 people and risks to safe spaces and child protection for hundreds of thousands. Diplomacy & Security: France and Chad are quietly rebuilding ties after the 2024 end of France’s defense pact, shifting toward business and a more discreet security partnership. Energy Investment: Ashurst Perkins Coie backs lenders Proparco and the AfDB on limited recourse financing for two Chad hybrid solar projects near N’Djamena, aimed at easing the country’s acute energy deficit. Refugee Pressure at the Border: More than 55,000 Sudanese have fled into Chad as the displacement crisis worsens. Foreign Relations: Chad’s foreign minister meets Qatar’s ambassador to discuss cooperation. International Spotlight: The French ambassador visited Haiti’s Vertières military base, including a Chadian contingent, as France pushes for faster deployment of an international force.

Refugee Crisis in Chad: UNHCR warns severe funding cuts could leave nearly 8.3 million displaced people worldwide without vital help, with Chad hit directly by registration delays for about 319,000 refugees and risks to safe spaces and child protection for hundreds of thousands more. Sudan Spillover: UNHCR says more than 55,000 Sudanese have fled into Chad since the start of the year, with crossings surging to hundreds per day and women and girls reporting serious violence on the journey. Energy Push: Chad’s hybrid solar push moves forward as Qair announces the first €37.9 million disbursement for 30 MWp solar with battery storage near N’Djamena, backed by AfDB and Proparco financing. Cross-Border Disaster Readiness: The Chadian and Cameroonian Red Crosses held a joint flood simulation in N’Djamena’s Walia area to improve coordinated rescue along the Chari River during peak rains. Chad-France Reset: France and Chad are rebuilding ties after the 2024 defense-pact rupture, shifting toward business and a more discreet security partnership. Diplomatic Engagement: Chad’s foreign minister met Qatar’s ambassador to discuss cooperation.

Energy Deal in Chad: Ashurst Perkins Coie advised Proparco and the AfDB on limited recourse financing for Qair’s two hybrid solar plants with battery storage in Gassi and Lamadji near N’Djamena, totaling 30 MWp and expected to generate about 65 GWh a year, easing Chad’s power deficit. Refugee Pressure & Funding Crisis: UNHCR warns severe funding cuts could leave nearly 8.3 million refugees and displaced people without vital help; in Chad, 319,000 face registration delays, while up to 200,000 women and girls risk losing safe spaces and prevention programmes. Sudan Spillover into Chad: UNHCR says more than 55,000 Sudanese have crossed into Chad since the start of the year, with arrivals surging to about 400 a day in recent weeks, straining reception capacity. Humanitarian Flood Readiness: The Chadian and Cameroonian Red Crosses ran a joint flood simulation in N’Djamena’s Walia district and Kousseri to improve cross-border rescue coordination along the Chari River basin. Diplomatic Reset with France: France and Chad are quietly rebuilding ties after the 2024 defense-pact rupture, shifting toward business and a more discreet security partnership.

Sudan Crisis: Sudan’s military chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan rejected US truce-linked visa conditions, saying he will not seek or accept permission tied to a three-month ceasefire as fighting with the RSF continues to drive mass displacement. Chad–France Reset: After Chad ended a defense pact in 2024 and French troops withdrew, both sides are now rebuilding ties through business, diplomacy, and a more discreet security partnership, with Chadian ministers in Paris for an investment forum. Refugee Funding Alarm: UNHCR warns severe funding cuts could leave nearly 8.3 million refugees and other displaced people without vital help; in Chad, 319,000 refugees face registration delays and 200,000 women and girls risk losing safe spaces and prevention services. Sudanese Influx into Chad: UNHCR says more than 55,000 Sudanese have crossed into Chad this year, with arrivals surging to about 400 people per day in recent weeks. Humanitarian Preparedness: The Chadian and Cameroonian Red Cross held a joint flood simulation in N’Djamena and Kousseri to improve cross-border rescue coordination during peak rains. Energy Deal for Chad: Qair announced the first disbursement of €37.9m for hybrid solar plants with battery storage in Gassi and Lamadji, backed by AfDB and Proparco.

Refugee Aid Crisis: UNHCR warns that severe funding cuts could leave nearly 8.3 million refugees and other displaced people without vital protection, with Chad hit by registration delays for 319,000 people and risks to safe spaces for 200,000 women and girls. Sudan-to-Chad Influx: UNHCR says more than 55,000 Sudanese have crossed into Chad this year, with arrivals surging to about 400 people a day—around 20 times the usual rate—putting pressure on the Tine reception centre hosting over 4,300 people. Climate Heat Threat: New projections tied to a strong El Niño flag Chad among the hardest-hit Sahel countries, warning of added extreme-heat deaths and highlighting how low electricity access worsens heat risk. Energy Investment: Qair announced the first disbursement of a €37.9 million package to build hybrid solar plants with battery storage in Gassi and Lamadji, supporting Chad’s power supply through long-term financing. Diplomacy: Chad’s foreign affairs minister met Qatar’s ambassador to discuss cooperation between the two countries.

Refugee Crisis in Chad: UNHCR warns that severe funding cuts could leave nearly 8.3 million refugees and other displaced people without vital help, with Chad hit directly: 319,000 face registration delays, while about 200,000 women and girls risk losing access to safe spaces and prevention programmes. Sudan-to-Chad Influx: UNHCR also says crossings into eastern Chad have surged to 400 people a day (about 20 times the usual pace), with the Tine transit centre hosting over 4,300 people and services under strain. Climate Threat: A new El Niño heat outlook flags the Sahel—including Chad—as among the hardest hit, projecting thousands of extra heat-related deaths. Energy Investment: Qair announces the first disbursement of €37.9 million for hybrid solar plants with battery storage in Gassi and Lamadji, supporting Chad’s power expansion. Diplomacy: Chad’s Foreign Affairs Minister meets Qatar’s ambassador to discuss cooperation.

Refugee Crisis in Chad: UNHCR warns that severe funding cuts could leave nearly 8.3 million refugees and other forcibly displaced people without vital assistance, with Chad hit hard: 319,000 face registration delays and up to 200,000 women and girls risk losing access to safe spaces and violence-prevention programmes. Sudan-to-Chad Influx: UNHCR says more than 55,000 Sudanese have fled into Chad this year, with crossings into eastern Chad surging to over 400 people a day—about 20 times the usual pace—while the Tiné transit centre hosts more than 4,300 people. Climate Pressure: A new El Niño outlook flags the Sahel—including Chad—as among the hardest hit, projecting major additional heat-related deaths, as drought and weak electricity access leave many without cooling. Humanitarian Preparedness: The Chadian and Cameroonian Red Crosses held a joint flood-management simulation in N’Djamena and Kousseri to improve cross-border rescue coordination along the Chari River basin. Energy Investment: Qair announced the first disbursement of €37.9 million for Chad hybrid solar plants with battery storage in Gassi and Lamadji, backed by AfDB and Proparco.

UNHCR Funding Crisis: The UN refugee agency warns that severe funding cuts could leave nearly 8.3 million refugees and other displaced people without vital protection this year, with Chad among the hardest hit—319,000 facing registration delays and about 200,000 women and girls at risk of losing safe spaces and violence-prevention services. Sudan-to-Chad Influx: UNHCR also says more than 55,000 Sudanese have fled to Chad this year, with crossings into eastern Chad surging to over 400 people a day—about 20 times the usual rate—putting pressure on reception sites like Tiné. Energy Investment: Qair announces the first disbursement of €37.9 million for Chad hybrid solar plants with battery storage (30 MWp, 8 MWh) in Gassi and Lamadji, backed by AfDB, Proparco, SEFA and risk guarantees. Diplomacy: Chad’s Foreign Affairs minister meets Qatar’s ambassador to discuss cooperation ties. Humanitarian Preparedness: The Chadian and Cameroonian Red Crosses run a joint flood simulation in N’Djamena and Kousseri to improve cross-border disaster response.

Sudan Refugee Crisis: UNHCR warns nearly 8.3 million refugees and forcibly displaced people worldwide could lose access to aid as funding falls short, with Chad already seeing 319,000 facing registration delays and 200,000 women and girls at risk of losing safe-space support. Border Pressure in Chad: UNHCR says 55,000+ Sudanese have fled into Chad this year, with 400 people a day crossing eastern borders—about 20 times the usual pace—while the Tiné transit centre hosts 4,300+ people under severe strain. Climate Threat: A “Super El Niño” forecast could drive 451,000 extra heat deaths globally; for the Sahel, projections include 8,000 additional deaths in Chad over the next months. Energy Investment: Qair secured €37.9m for 30 MWp hybrid solar plants with battery storage in Gassi and Lamadji, backed by AfDB, Proparco and guarantees. Diplomacy & Cooperation: Chad’s foreign minister met Qatar’s ambassador to discuss cooperation, while the Chadian and Cameroonian Red Crosses held a joint flood-preparedness simulation in N’Djamena and Kousseri. Business/Legal: Savannah seeks CFAF 228.6bn in ICC arbitration tied to COTCO rights, naming Chad among respondents.

Sudan Crisis in Chad: UNHCR says more than 55,000 Sudanese have crossed into eastern Chad since the start of the year, with arrivals surging to over 400 people a day—about 20 times the usual pace—through Adré and Tiné, while only 18% of the $1.6bn needed has been funded; the Tiné transit centre is now hosting over 4,300 people and women and girls report serious violence on the journey. Climate Risk: A new “Super El Niño” projection warns of up to 451,000 extra heat deaths globally in the coming months, with Africa’s Sahel—including Chad—among the hardest hit. Energy Investment: Qair secured €37.9m for hybrid solar plants with battery storage in Gassi and Lamadji (30 MWp, 8 MWh), backed by AfDB, Proparco, SEFA and a partial risk guarantee. Justice and Youth Protection: N’Djamena prosecutors have moved from a viral video involving five minors in military uniforms to formal hearings, now focusing on possible adult masterminds behind the stunt. Regional Security & Trade: Analysts warn insecurity along the Cameroon–Chad trade corridor is choking commerce as kidnappings and attacks target the road linking Yaoundé to Kousséri and onward to N’Djamena.

Sudan Refugee Crisis in Chad: UNHCR says more than 55,000 Sudanese have fled to eastern Chad this year, with crossings surging to about 400 people a day—around 20 times the usual rate—while only 18% of the $1.6bn needed has been received; the Tiné transit centre is under severe pressure and basic needs are not being met. Chad at the UN: At the 81st UN General Assembly, Chad’s health minister reaffirmed N’Djamena’s humanitarian and security role, including peacekeeping in Haiti, while strongly condemning recent air incursions into Ennedi-East and warning it could retaliate if they recur. Judicial Move on Minors in Military Uniforms: In N’Djamena, prosecutors have shifted from a viral video of five minors in military attire to formal hearings, focusing on possible adult masterminds behind the stunt and urging the public to protect the children’s identities. Security on the Cameroon–Chad Trade Corridor: Reports highlight how Boko Haram attacks, kidnappings and worsening road conditions are choking the Maroua–Kousséri–N’Djamena lifeline, threatening commerce for landlocked Chad. Climate Pressure from “Super El Niño”: A new report warns the Sahel—including Chad—could face major heat-related harm, with Chad projected among the hardest-hit countries for extra deaths. Electricity Reliability in Chad: Afrobarometer data shows only 3% of respondents in Chad report reliable electricity “most” or “all” of the time, underscoring deep grid gaps.

Sudan Refugee Surge: UNHCR says more than 55,000 Sudanese have fled to eastern Chad this year, with crossings now hitting about 400 people a day—around 20 times the usual pace—while only 18% of the $1.6bn needed has been funded, putting the Tiné transit centre under severe pressure. UN Security Push: At the UN General Assembly, Chad reaffirmed its role in regional stability, condemned recent air incursions into Ennedi-East as a breach of territorial integrity, and highlighted its humanitarian burden, including hosting over two million displaced people. N’Djamena Justice Move: Prosecutors in N’Djamena have launched formal hearings for five minors filmed in military uniforms after inflammatory remarks about state institutions, with investigators now focused on possible adult masterminds behind the stunt. Lake Chad & Boko Haram Violence: Reports say 11 civilians and nine Boko Haram militants were killed in a Chad attack, underscoring ongoing insecurity around the region. Heat Risk From Super El Niño: A new Climate Impact Lab projection warns the Sahel—including Chad—could face major additional heat-related deaths as the strong El Niño drives extreme temperatures. AFCON Refereeing: CAF has appointed Chadian referee Alhadji Allaou Mahamat to officiate Nigeria’s AFCON 2027 qualifier against Madagascar in Uyo.

Sudan Refugee Surge in Chad: The UNHCR says more than 55,000 Sudanese have fled to eastern Chad this year, with crossings jumping to about 400 people a day—around 20 times the usual rate—while only 18% of the $1.6bn needed has been received; the Tiné transit centre is under severe pressure and aid shortfalls are already cutting food, shelter and protection. Chad at the UN: Chad’s health minister told the UN General Assembly that N’Djamena is hosting over two million displaced people, including more than one million Sudanese refugees, and condemned recent air incursions on its territory as violations of sovereignty. Judicial Pivot on Minors in Uniform: In N’Djamena, prosecutors have moved from the viral video of five minors in military attire to hearings aimed at identifying adult masterminds behind the stunt, with strict safeguards for the children. AFCON 2027 Refereeing: CAF appointed Chadian referee Alhadji Allaou Mahamat to officiate Nigeria’s AFCON 2027 qualifier vs Madagascar in Uyo. Climate Pressure Point: A new report warns this year’s strong El Niño could drive major heat deaths across the Sahel, including thousands in Chad.

Sudan Refugee Surge: UNHCR says more than 55,000 Sudanese have fled to eastern Chad this year, with crossings via Adré and Tiné jumping to about 400 people a day—around 20 times the usual pace—while only 18% of the $1.6bn needed has been funded, putting the Tiné transit centre (over 4,300 people) under severe strain. UN Security Debate: Chad’s UN General Assembly message stressed its role in regional stability and peacekeeping, while condemning recent air incursions on its territory and warning it could retaliate if they recur. Judicial Accountability in N’Djamena: Prosecutors have moved from a viral video of five minors in military uniforms to formal hearings, now pivoting to identify adult masterminds behind the stunt. Climate Pressure: A new report warns “Super El Niño” heat could drive major additional deaths across Africa’s Sahel, including thousands projected in Chad, as governments are urged to expand heat protections. Energy Reliability: Afrobarometer data puts Chad among the worst for reliable electricity, with only a small share of residents reporting power that works most or all of the time. Sports Note: CAF appointed Chadian referee Alhadji Allaou Mahamat to officiate Nigeria’s AFCON 2027 qualifier vs Madagascar in Uyo.

Sudan Refugee Crisis in Chad: UNHCR says more than 55,000 Sudanese have fled to eastern Chad this year, with crossings via Adré and Tiné jumping to about 400 people a day—around 20 times the usual rate—while only 18% of the $1.6bn needed has been funded; the Tiné transit centre is under severe pressure. Heat Disaster Warning (El Niño): A new Climate Impact Lab report projects up to 451,000 extra heat-related deaths globally from this “Super El Niño,” with Africa’s Sahel hit hardest and estimates including thousands more deaths in Chad. Chad Justice on Minors Video: N’Djamena prosecutors have moved from the viral case of five minors in military uniforms to formal hearings, now focusing on possible adult masterminds behind the stunt. Security on Chad’s Trade Route: Analysts warn insecurity is strangling the Cameroon–Chad corridor as Boko Haram and kidnappers target the Maroua–Kousséri–N’Djamena lifeline. Diplomatic Update: President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno appoints Ahmat Kogri as Minister for Foreign Affairs. Sports (AFCON 2027): CAF appoints Chadian referee Alhadji Allaou Mahamat to officiate Nigeria vs Madagascar in AFCON qualifying.