Sudan Airlift Probe: UN experts say Boeing 727s linked to a US contractor’s network carried RSF fighters, mercenaries, and military gear including drones and weapons, adding detail to a Reuters-linked investigation tied to Chad-linked aircraft routes. ICC Exit: Chad announced it will withdraw from the International Criminal Court, calling the court’s effectiveness “limited and uneven” and accusing it of targeting African cases; the pullout follows similar moves by Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. US Visa Overhaul: From Aug. 1, the US will stop routine visa processing at 25 African posts, including N’Djamena, sending applicants to regional hubs—an operational shift that could affect travel and business links. France-Chad Security Reset: France and Chad are rebuilding military cooperation with training, intelligence sharing, and limited deployments after troop withdrawals, focusing on threats around the Lake Chad Basin and eastern border security. Water Crisis in the East: In Abeché and surrounding areas, water shortages and patchy supply are driving deadly disputes over wells, with UN data saying fewer than 10% of households had safe, continuously running water in 2024.