Sudan Accountability Push: As fighting for El Obeid drags on, rights groups and UN-linked reporting say the crisis can’t be explained by Sudan alone, pointing to foreign backing—especially the UAE—and urging the ICC to act. Cultural Heritage Under Fire: A look inside Sudan’s National Museum in Khartoum describes war damage, looting, and weapons left in exhibition spaces after RSF occupation. Chad Education Reform: UNESCO and partners say new national assessments are laying groundwork to expand literacy and non-formal basic education for youth and adults left out of the formal system. Chad Regional Integration: President Mahamat Idriss Déby announced Chad will abolish entry visas for all Africans from Jan. 1, 2027—making it the eighth country to join the visa-free push. Chad Energy & Growth: A solar project in N’Djamena, Noor Chad, is highlighted as fast-built power for hundreds of thousands of homes, while a separate report notes the World Bank’s upgraded growth outlook for Chad. Water Forum in N’Djamena: The African Water Forum opened with calls for urgent action on water access, funding, and regional cooperation. Diplomacy: Moldova and Chad formally established diplomatic relations. International Justice Clash: Amnesty and other groups criticized US moves targeting the ICC, noting the ICC’s deputy prosecutor was in Chad meeting Darfur victims.