Ebola Response: The Democratic Republic of Congo reports 3,310 deaths from 6,843 cases as authorities push a vaccination drive using the Everbo vaccine, aiming to secure up to 500,000 doses to reach more people, including in hard-to-reach areas. Humanitarian Support in Chad: Japan and the UN World Food Programme signed a JPY 200 million (about USD 1.3 million) deal in N’Djamena to fund school meals and malnutrition prevention in food-insecure areas, targeting 23,000 people—feeding 16,400 schoolchildren for six months and supporting nutrition services for 6,700 children under five plus pregnant and breastfeeding women. Regional Security & Diplomacy: In N’Djamena, Chadian authorities are working to strengthen the northern border with Libya by deepening ties with both Libya’s Government of National Accord and forces linked to Marshal Khalifa Haftar, as part of a broader security effort. Geopolitics Watch: A separate report looks at Turkey’s military partnership with Sudan’s Armed Forces and frames it as part of a wider Turkish push across the region.