AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSecurity on Lake Chad: Nigerian troops under Operation Hadin Kai say they arrested a 48-year-old Chadian woman, Rachael Samuel, on the Maiduguri–Monguno axis, seizing about 30kg of cannabis, “Suck and Die” chemicals, gin and herbal alcohol, plus phones and cash—allegedly meant for terrorist logistics in the Lake Chad Islands. Roads and livelihoods in Borno: A local report argues the return of attention to highways is key for trade and industry, with the Gamboru road now being addressed after years of poor conditions. Dust and health risks: The UN’s weather agency reports record sand and dust storms hit China and the US in 2025, while the Bodele Depression in Chad remains the world’s top dust hotspot, with impacts on air quality, farming, transport and ecosystems. Economic momentum in Chad: A World Bank upgrade points to 2026 growth of 5.2%, citing oil, agriculture and reforms, even as infrastructure and climate risks remain. International justice row: Amnesty says the US push to cripple the ICC is escalating attacks on international justice, noting the ICC’s deputy prosecutor was in Chad meeting Darfuri victims.
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