AGP Executive Report

Education in Focus: A new global literacy roundup puts Chad at the bottom, with adult literacy around 30.63% and female literacy at about 18.2%, highlighting how poverty and gender gaps keep many children out of school. Census Push: Chad’s Catholic bishops are urging citizens to take part in the national census, saying the results will guide better health, education, housing and other public services. Security Update: Chad Police have arrested Muslim Mohammed Yusuf, the 18-year-old son of Boko Haram’s late founder, along with five alleged jihadists, in a major blow against extremist networks around the Lake Chad Basin. Sudan Spillover: Chad continues to receive victims from Sudan’s drone attacks, while the UN says sexual violence in Sudan has been used as a weapon of war, with RSF-linked forces responsible for most verified incidents. Transport and Trade: Cameroon has suspended the Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (BESC) on the Douala–N’Djamena and Douala–Bangui corridors after complaints from operators about delays and added costs. Regional Development Finance: The IFC approved about CFA5 billion for Cameroon’s Catramp to expand logistics capacity and support trade routes serving Chad and the Central African Republic. Public Safety: Authorities are investigating a deadly pirogue capsize on the Chari River near Bousso after strong winds. Environment Tech Deal: Chad signed a deal using Aptos blockchain to verify sovereign environmental/climate credits under the Paris Agreement.

Chari River Tragedy: Strong winds capsized a fragile canoe near Bousso on the Chari River, killing people including women and minors; emergency teams recovered bodies and Loug-Chari authorities opened an investigation. Sudan Conflict’s Spillover: In eastern Chad, Sudanese drone victims keep arriving, including a 18-year-old in Tine who lost an eye after a drone attack that also killed a 16-year-old cousin; UN rights reporting says sexual violence in Sudan has been used as a weapon of war, with RSF-linked forces responsible for most verified incidents. Humanitarian Accountability: The UN human rights chief called for independent probes into deadly Nigeria and Chad airstrikes. Security Crackdown: Chad-linked regional security remains in focus as authorities report major arrests tied to extremist networks and cross-border trafficking. Faith and Civic Participation: Chad’s Catholic bishops urged citizens to actively participate in the national census, saying it will shape health, education, housing and other services. Regional Trade Logistics: Cameroon suspended an electronic cargo tracking requirement on routes to Chad and CAR, citing operator complaints about delays and added costs. Environment Finance Push: Chad signed a deal using Aptos blockchain verification to manage sovereign environmental assets under the Paris Agreement.

Chari River Tragedy: Strong winds capsized a fragile canoe near Bousso in Chad’s Chari-Baguirmi province, killing people including women and minors; emergency teams recovered bodies and Loug-Chari authorities opened an investigation. Sudan War’s Toll in Chad: Aid groups and UN-linked reporting highlight the growing mental-health and hunger crisis among Sudanese refugees in eastern Chad, as drone attacks and ongoing fighting drive more victims across the border. Sexual Violence Warning: The UN human rights office says rape and sexual slavery have been used systematically as weapons of war in Sudan, with most verified incidents attributed to RSF-linked forces. Security Crackdown: Chad police arrested Muslim Mohammed Yusuf, the son of Boko Haram’s late founder, along with alleged jihadists, described as a major blow to extremist networks in the Lake Chad Basin. Religious Peace Effort: Chad’s Catholic bishops backed citizens to actively participate in the national census, while an interfaith platform statute was signed to strengthen peace and social cohesion. Trade and Aid Moves: Cameroon suspended electronic cargo tracking on key routes to Chad and CAR, and IFC approved CFA5 billion for a logistics firm to expand services across the region. Climate Finance Tech: Chad signed a deal using Aptos blockchain to verify sovereign environmental assets under the Paris Agreement, tied to a potential $100B climate-credit pipeline.

Sudan Crisis in Chad: A UN rights report says rape and sexual slavery have been used systematically as weapons of war in Sudan since 2023, with most verified incidents linked to RSF-affiliated forces; aid groups in eastern Chad say the trauma is now a mental health emergency for refugees. Border Drone Fallout: In Tine, Chad, a young herder and his cousin were badly injured after a drone attack on the Sudan side of the border, highlighting how civilians in the border zone are being targeted. Religious Peacebuilding: Chad’s interfaith platform statute was signed on June 25, with religious leaders backing a formal framework to strengthen social cohesion and mutual acceptance. National Census Push: Catholic bishops urged citizens to take part actively in the national census, saying the data will guide better health, education, housing and services. Security and Extremism: Chad police arrested Muslim Mohammed Yusuf, the 18-year-old son of Boko Haram’s late founder, along with alleged jihadists, in a major blow against extremist networks. Trade and Logistics: Cameroon suspended the Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (BESC) on the Douala–N’Djamena and Douala–Bangui corridors after complaints from operators about delays and added costs. Environment Finance Deal: Chad signed an MoU using Aptos blockchain for verification of sovereign environmental/climate credits, aiming at a potential $100B-plus pipeline.

Interfaith Peace Drive: Chad’s National Council for Islamic Affairs, Catholic Bishops’ Conference and evangelical churches signed the statute of a new interfaith platform in N’Djamena, aiming to strengthen social cohesion and give religious leaders a formal framework to coordinate peace efforts. Census Call: Catholic bishops urged citizens to take part “actively” in the national census, saying it will guide future planning for health, education, housing and other services. Sudan War Spillover: In eastern Chad, refugees continue to report hunger and drone attacks after fleeing Sudan, while the UN says conflict-related sexual violence in Sudan has been used as a weapon of war, with most verified incidents linked to RSF-affiliated forces. Humanitarian Accountability: A Sudan-aligned authority ordered a suspension of Médecins Sans Frontières activities in areas under its control in eastern Chad, citing allegations of sexual exploitation and setting up a fact-finding committee. Security & Borders: Chad police arrested Muslim Mohammed Yusuf, son of Boko Haram’s late founder, along with alleged jihadists, in a major reported blow to extremist networks. Trade Logistics: Cameroon suspended the Electronic Cargo Tracking Note on Douala–N’Djamena and Douala–Bangui routes, responding to complaints from Chad and CAR about delays and added costs.

Sudan Crisis in Chad: A UN rights report says RSF forces used rape and sexual slavery as weapons of war in Sudan since 2023, with most verified incidents linked to RSF-affiliated men. Border Drone Fallout: In Chad’s border town of Tine, victims of Sudan drone strikes are arriving with severe burns and deaths reported, as aid groups struggle to keep up. Humanitarian Accountability: A Sudan-aligned authority ordered Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) to suspend activities in areas under its control in eastern Chad, citing sexual exploitation allegations; a fact-finding committee has been set up. Refugee Hunger Stories: Mothers in eastern Chad’s camps describe starvation and desperation after fleeing Darfur, while women refugees continue to plead for food and safety. Security Crackdown: Chad police arrested the son of Boko Haram founder Mohammed Yusuf, targeting alleged ISWAP links. Local Governance Push: Chad’s Catholic bishops urged citizens to take part in the national census to shape services like health, education and housing. Trade and Transport: Cameroon suspended an electronic cargo tracking requirement on routes to Chad and CAR, after complaints about delays and added costs. Environment Finance: Chad signed a deal using Aptos blockchain to verify sovereign environmental/climate credits worth up to $100B.

Boko Haram Crackdown: Chad Police arrested Muslim Mohammed Yusuf, the 18-year-old son of Boko Haram’s late founder, plus five alleged jihadists, in a major blow against extremist networks linked to ISWAP. Sudan War Spillover: In eastern Chad’s refugee areas, women describe hunger and desperation after drone and fighting across the border; UN rights officials also say RSF forces used rape and sexual slavery as weapons of war in Sudan since 2023. Census Push: Chad’s Catholic bishops urged citizens to actively participate in the national census, saying the results will guide health, education, housing and other public services. Climate Finance Tech: Chad signed a deal using Aptos blockchain as a verification backbone for potentially $100B-plus sovereign climate credits under the Paris Agreement. Border Drone Injuries: AFP reports new cases of drone victims arriving in Chad, including a teenager who lost an eye after an attack while grazing livestock. Regional Trade Logistics: Cameroon suspended the Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (BESC) on Douala–N’Djamena and Douala–Bangui routes after complaints about delays and added costs. Aid Accountability: A Sudan-aligned authority ordered MSF to suspend activities in areas under its control in eastern Chad over allegations of sexual exploitation.

Security Crackdown: Chad Police arrested Muslim Mohammed Yusuf, the 18-year-old son of Boko Haram founder Mohammed Yusuf, plus five alleged jihadists, in a major blow against extremist networks linked to ISWAP. Sudan Spillover: In eastern Chad, mothers in Darfur are reportedly facing starvation after fleeing RSF offensives, while AFP reports a growing influx of drone victims from Sudan into border towns like Tine. War Crimes Probe: The UN says RSF used rape and sexual slavery as weapons of war in Sudan since 2023, urging accountability and independent investigations. Humanitarian Accountability: Médecins Sans Frontières operations were suspended in areas controlled by a Sudan-aligned authority over abuse allegations involving Sudanese refugees in eastern Chad, with a fact-finding committee set up. Local Governance & Services: Chad’s Catholic bishops urged citizens to “actively” participate in the national census, saying the data will guide health, education, housing and other public services. Tech & Climate Finance: Chad signed a deal using Aptos blockchain as a verification backbone for potentially $100B-plus sovereign climate credits under the Paris Agreement. Regional Trade: Cameroon suspended mandatory electronic cargo tracking on Douala–N’Djamena and Douala–Bangui routes, citing operator complaints and transit bottlenecks.

Sudan Border Fallout: A new wave of drone injuries is reaching Chad’s border town of Tine, where victims say they were targeted while grazing livestock on the Sudan side; one 18-year-old lost an eye and a 16-year-old cousin was killed, as Human Rights Watch: the UN reports RSF-linked forces have used rape and sexual slavery as weapons of war in Sudan since 2023, warning that impunity could lock in cycles of violence. Aid Under Scrutiny: In eastern Chad, Médecins Sans Frontières faces a suspension in areas controlled by a Sudan-aligned authority after allegations of sexual exploitation involving Sudanese refugees, with a fact-finding committee set up to investigate. Trade & Transit: Cameroon has suspended the mandatory Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (BESC) on the Douala–N’Djamena and Douala–Bangui corridors, a move aimed at easing paperwork and delays that have long frustrated Chad and the Central African Republic. Regional Business: The IFC approved about CFA 5 billion for Cameroon logistics firm Catramp to expand warehousing and support growth in Chad and CAR along key trade corridors.

Sudan Conflict Watch: The UN human rights office says rape, gang rape and sexual slavery have been used systematically as weapons of war in Sudan since 2023, with about 87% of verified incidents linked to RSF-uniformed men and allied militias, warning impunity could fuel more violence. Chad-Nigeria Tensions: UN rights chief Volker Turk calls for independent probes into reports of deadly Nigerian airstrikes on a market and Chadian airstrikes killing dozens of fishermen. Humanitarian Accountability in Chad: A Sudan-aligned authority ordered MSF to suspend activities in areas under its control in eastern Chad over sexual exploitation allegations involving Sudanese refugees, while MSF says it dismissed 18 staff after investigations. Regional Trade & Logistics: Cameroon suspended the Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (BESC) on Douala–N’Djamena and Douala–Bangui routes, citing operator complaints about paperwork and delays. Cross-Border Security: Lagos police intercepted a truck carrying 47 sacks of military camouflage and 80 cartons of suspected illicit substances, arresting three suspects. Refugee Life in Chad: A feature highlights shared resilience in eastern Chad as refugees and host communities rebuild together. Public Service Innovation: A Chadian delegation visited Azerbaijan’s ASAN Service centers and said it wants to apply the model at home.

Cross-Border Security: UN rights chief Volker Turk called for independent probes into reports of deadly Nigeria and Chadian airstrikes, urging accountability for any violations. Humanitarian Accountability: Sudan’s “Government of Peace and Unity” ordered Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) to suspend activities in areas it controls in eastern Chad over sexual exploitation allegations involving Sudanese refugees; MSF says it dismissed 18 workers after investigations. Refugee Life in Chad: A new report highlights shared resilience in eastern Chad, where refugees and host communities are rebuilding livelihoods together. Trade and Transit: Cameroon suspended the mandatory Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (BESC) for goods on the Douala–N’Djamena and Douala–Bangui corridors, citing paperwork and cost concerns raised by operators in Chad and the Central African Republic. Public Service Innovation: A Chadian delegation visited Azerbaijan’s ASAN Service model and said it wants to apply the approach to improve service delivery at home. Wildlife Pressure: Researchers warn that belief-based demand for vulture parts in West Africa is driving poisoning and trapping that is now reaching vulture populations around N’Djamena.

UN Accountability Push: UN rights chief Volker Turk demanded prompt, thorough, independent probes after reports that Nigerian airstrikes on a market killed at least 100 civilians, and that Chadian airstrikes in Nigeria killed dozens of fishermen. Trade and Transit Relief: Cameroon suspended the mandatory Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (BESC) for goods moving on the Douala–N’Djamena and Douala–Bangui corridors, responding to long-running complaints from Chad and the Central African Republic about paperwork, delays, and higher transport costs. Aid Under Scrutiny: A Sudan-aligned authority ordered Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) to suspend activities in areas under its control in eastern Chad over sexual exploitation allegations involving Sudanese refugees, while MSF says it dismissed 18 staff after internal investigations. Refugee Life in Focus: A report highlights shared resilience in eastern Chad, where refugees and host communities are rebuilding livelihoods together. Public Services Inspiration: A Chadian delegation visited Azerbaijan’s ASAN Service centers and said it wants to apply the model to improve public service delivery at home.

Humanitarian Accountability in Chad: A Sudan-aligned authority ordered Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) to suspend all activities in areas under its control, citing sexual exploitation allegations involving Sudanese refugees in eastern Chad, and set up a fact-finding committee while stressing essential aid services must continue. Refugee Life in Eastern Chad: A new report highlights “shared resilience” between Sudanese refugees and host communities in eastern Chad, showing how daily survival is turning into joint rebuilding. Trade and Logistics: Cameroon suspended the mandatory Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (BESC) for goods on the Douala–N’Djamena and Douala–Bangui corridors, responding to long-running complaints from Chad and the Central African Republic about paperwork and delays. Public Service Innovation: A Chadian delegation visited Azerbaijan to study the ASAN Service model, with interest in applying the approach to improve service delivery in Chad. Conservation Pressure: Researchers warn that demand for vulture parts in West Africa is driving poaching that is now reaching central African populations, including around N’Djamena.

Humanitarian Accountability in Eastern Chad: A Sudan-aligned “Government of Peace and Unity” has ordered Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) to suspend all activities in areas under its control, citing allegations of sexual exploitation of Sudanese refugees in eastern Chad; a fact-finding committee has been set up to report within 30 days, while MSF says it dismissed 18 staff after earlier investigations. Refugee Life Beyond the Headlines: A new report from eastern Chad highlights how refugees and host communities are increasingly sharing livelihoods and rebuilding together, with resilience taking root in daily life. Trade and Transit Pressure: Cameroon has suspended the mandatory Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (BESC) for goods moving on the Douala–N’Djamena and Douala–Bangui corridors, responding to long-running complaints from Chad and the Central African Republic about paperwork and delays. Public Services Exchange: A Chadian delegation visited Azerbaijan to study the ASAN Service model, with Chad expressing interest in applying the approach to improve service delivery at home. Conservation Warning for Chad: Researchers report that belief-based demand for vulture parts in West Africa is driving poisoning and trapping that is now reaching vulture populations around N’Djamena and beyond.

Humanitarian Accountability in Chad: A Sudan-aligned authority in eastern Chad has ordered a suspension of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) activities in areas under its control, citing allegations of sexual exploitation of Sudanese refugees; a fact-finding committee has been set up to report within 30 days, and the move follows MSF dismissing 18 staff after investigations. Refugees and Host Communities: A new report highlights how refugees in eastern Chad are increasingly rebuilding alongside host communities, with resilience taking shape beyond camps. Child Welfare in N’Djamena: Children in the capital are reportedly scavenging in dumpsites for “adjith kilos” to support families amid economic hardship, with many out of school. Regional Cooperation: Chad’s economy minister visited Azerbaijan to study the ASAN Service public delivery model, with interest in applying it at home. Cross-border Conservation Pressure: Researchers warn that demand for vulture parts in West Africa is driving poisoning and trapping that is now reaching central African populations, including around N’Djamena. Education and Mobility Links: Libya and Chad discussed stronger higher-education cooperation and support for Chadian students, including plans for direct flights.

Refugee Resilience in Eastern Chad: A new report highlights how Sudanese refugees and host communities in eastern Chad are rebuilding lives together, with boundaries between “refugee” and “host” increasingly blurring. Aid Accountability in Chad: Sudan’s “Government of Peace and Unity” has ordered Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) to suspend activities in areas under its control after allegations of sexual exploitation of Sudanese refugees in eastern Chad; MSF previously dismissed 18 staff and a fact-finding committee has been set up. Conservation Under Pressure: Researchers say demand for vulture parts in West Africa is driving poaching that is now reaching vulture populations around N’Djamena, linking belief-based use across borders. Regional Cooperation Push: Chad’s economy delegation visited Azerbaijan to study the ASAN public service model, with interest in applying it at home. Humanitarian Connectivity: On World Refugee Day, ITU stresses that better internet access is key for refugees and host communities in Chad, calling for smarter connectivity planning.