AGP Executive Report

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.

Ebola Response in the DRC: The Democratic Republic of Congo reports 3,310 deaths out of 6,843 cases as authorities expand an Ebola 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 Aid for Chad’s Schools: 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 regions, targeting 23,000 people with food purchases and support for 16,400 schoolchildren plus services for 6,700 children under five and pregnant or breastfeeding women. Security and Regional Ties: 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, aiming to improve security along the frontier. Geopolitics Watch: A separate report highlights Turkey’s military partnership with Sudan’s armed forces despite a UN arms embargo, framing it as part of a broader push for influence across the region.

Ebola Response in the DRC: The Democratic Republic of Congo reports 3,310 deaths from 6,843 recorded Ebola cases, as authorities expand a vaccination drive launched two weeks ago with Everbo, aiming to secure up to 500,000 doses for wider coverage. 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 for food-insecure communities, including meals for 16,400 schoolchildren for six months and services for 6,700 children under five plus pregnant and breastfeeding women. Border Security and Regional Ties: In N’Djamena, Chadian authorities are working to strengthen the northern border with Libya by deepening coordination with both Libya’s Government of National Accord and forces linked to Marshal Khalifa Haftar. Regional Geopolitics: A separate report looks at Turkey’s military partnership with Sudan’s armed forces and frames it as part of a broader push that also raises questions about UN arms embargo violations.

Ebola Response: The DRC reports 3,310 deaths from 6,843 cases as authorities expand an Ebola vaccination drive, launched two weeks ago with Everbo and aiming to secure up to 500,000 doses for wider coverage. Humanitarian Support in Chad: Japan and the UN World Food Programme signed a JPY 200 million (about USD 1.3m) deal in N’Djamena to fund school meals and malnutrition prevention in food-insecure areas—backing 23,000 people, with meals for 16,400 schoolchildren and services for 6,700 children under five plus pregnant and breastfeeding women. Security and Borders: In N’Djamena, Chadian authorities are working to tighten security along the northern border with Libya, deepening ties with both Libya’s Government of National Accord and forces linked to Marshal Khalifa Haftar. Defense Watch: Images from Abéché Air Base suggest Chad may have acquired four Caihong-4 (CH-4) combat drones, though no official announcement has been made yet—an upgrade that would place Chad among the limited set of African buyers.

Ebola Response: The DRC reports 3,310 deaths out of 6,843 cases as authorities expand an Everbo vaccine campaign launched two weeks ago, seeking up to 500,000 doses to reach more people. Humanitarian Support: Japan and the UN World Food Programme signed a JPY 200 million (about USD 1.3 million) deal to fund school meals and malnutrition prevention in Chad, targeting 23,000 people with food for 16,400 schoolchildren and services for 6,700 children under five plus pregnant and breastfeeding women. Border Security: In N’Djamena, Chadian authorities are working to tighten security along the northern border with Libya by strengthening ties with both Libya’s Government of National Accord and Marshal Khalifa Haftar’s forces. Defense & Drones: Images from Abéché Air Base suggest Chad may have acquired four Chinese Caihong-4 (CH-4) combat drones, a move that would place Chad among the few African buyers of the system. Regional Power Politics: A wider look at Turkey’s military role in Africa links its drone support and ambitions to a broader push for influence, raising questions about how outside powers shape conflicts around the Sahel.

School Feeding Boost: 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 Chad’s food-insecure and crisis-affected areas, targeting 23,000 people with 333 metric tons of food, meals for 16,400 schoolchildren for six months, and support for 6,700 children under five plus pregnant and breastfeeding women. Defense & Drones: Chad may be joining a small group of African states buying China’s CH-4 combat drones, with images reportedly spotted at Abéché Air Base; if confirmed, it would add guided-bomb and air-to-ground missile capability to Chad’s arsenal. Regional Power Politics: A separate analysis links Turkey’s military drone support in Sudan to a broader push for regional influence, arguing Ankara is pursuing a long-term geopolitical agenda that challenges UN arms limits and reshapes conflict dynamics across the Sahel.

School Feeding Boost: Japan and the UN World Food Programme signed a deal worth JPY 200 million (about USD 1.3 million) to fund school meals and malnutrition prevention in Chad, targeting food-insecure and crisis-affected communities. The support will help WFP buy 333 metric tons of food for 23,000 people, with meals for 16,400 schoolchildren over six months in the 2026/2027 school year, plus services for 6,700 children under five and pregnant and breastfeeding women. Defense and Drones: New images from Abéché Air Base in Ouaddaï show four Caihong-4 (CH-4) combat drones, raising questions about a possible Chad acquisition that has not yet been officially announced. If confirmed, Chad would join a small group of African countries that have bought the CH-4, a system known for carrying guided munitions. Regional Power Play: A separate report links Turkey’s military drone support in Sudan to broader ambitions, arguing Ankara is pursuing a wider geopolitical push that can shape conflicts across the Sahel and beyond.

Food Security & Health: 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 Chad’s most food-insecure areas, targeting 23,000 people with 333 metric tons of food, including meals for 16,400 schoolchildren for six months and support for 6,700 children under five plus pregnant and breastfeeding women. Defense & Security: New images from Abéché Air Base in Ouaddaï reportedly show four Caihong-4 (CH-4) combat drones, with analysts noting Chad has not yet officially announced the acquisition; if confirmed, Chad would join a small group of African states buying the CH-4, alongside DRC and Nigeria. Regional Geopolitics: A separate report links Turkey’s military drone support in Sudan to a broader push that challenges a UN arms embargo, framing Ankara’s moves as part of a wider regional strategy that could also shape Sahel security dynamics.

Humanitarian Support: 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 across food-insecure and crisis-hit areas of Chad, targeting 23,000 people with 333 metric tons of food; Education & Nutrition: The funding will cover six months of meals for 16,400 schoolchildren in the 2026/2027 school year, with extra focus on keeping girls in school, and will also support services for 6,700 children under five plus pregnant and breastfeeding women; Regional Security & Drones: Chad may have joined a small group of African states buying China’s CH-4 combat drones, with images reportedly showing four Caihong-4 UCAVs at Abéché Air Base, though no official announcement has been made yet; Geopolitics Beyond Chad: A separate report links Turkey’s military drone role in Sudan to broader regional ambitions, arguing Ankara’s push for influence is tied to a wider “Century of Turkey” strategy.

Food Security & Health: 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 Chad, targeting food-insecure and crisis-affected communities; the support will help WFP buy 333 metric tons of food for 23,000 people, with meals for 16,400 schoolchildren for six months in the 2026/2027 school year and services for 6,700 children under five plus pregnant and breastfeeding women. Defense & Security: New images from Abéché Air Base in Ouaddaï show four Caihong-4 (CH-4) combat drones, raising the prospect that Chad has joined a small group of African buyers of China’s CH-4, a system reported to carry guided bombs and air-to-ground missiles. Regional Power Politics: A wider look at Turkey’s role in Sudan links Ankara’s military support and drone cooperation to its broader “Century of Turkey” ambitions, framed as a push to expand influence despite UN arms restrictions.

Regional Security: Turkey’s military partnership with Sudan’s Armed Forces is drawing fresh scrutiny after reports that Turkish combat drones helped SAF gain ground early in the civil war—only for rival counter-moves to later erase those gains, prompting Sudan’s chief of staff to seek urgent expanded support in Ankara. Geopolitical Push: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan used a major anniversary speech to frame a “Century of Turkey,” warning competitors and signaling a broader push for regional dominance—raising the question of what Turkey’s expanding role in Africa could mean for the Sahel. Defense Procurement in Chad: In Chad, satellite-style images from Abéché Air Base reportedly show four Caihong-4 (CH-4) combat drones, with analysts noting the country has not publicly confirmed any purchase; if true, Chad would join a small set of African states—alongside DRC and Nigeria—buying the Chinese UCAV, which can carry guided munitions and air-to-ground missiles.

Regional Security & UN Arms Embargo: Turkey and Sudan’s Armed Forces are deepening a military partnership that reportedly runs against a UN arms embargo, with Turkish combat drones helping SAF push back early in the civil war—until rival counter-moves forced Sudan’s Chief of Staff Yasir al-Atta to seek urgent expanded support in Ankara. Geopolitics from Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan used the anniversary of the Battle of Manzikert to lay out a “Century of Turkey” vision, warning competitors that efforts to block Turkey’s momentum could be met with destruction—signaling a broader push for influence beyond its borders. Defense Procurement in Chad: At Abéché Air Base in Chad’s Ouaddaï region, images reportedly show four Chinese Caihong-4 (CH-4) combat drones, suggesting Chad may be joining a small group of African states buying the system capable of carrying guided munitions. Sahel Conflict Impact: Analysts note UAVs can shift conflicts where air defenses are weak, pointing to how drones helped drive major pressure during Ethiopia’s 2021 fighting near Addis Ababa.

Defense & Security: Images reportedly taken at Abéché Air Base in Chad’s Ouaddaï area show four Chinese Caihong-4 (CH-4) combat drones, with analysts saying the aircraft were spotted last month but Chad has not publicly confirmed any purchase. Regional Impact: If the speculation is right, Chad would join a small list of African buyers that already include the Democratic Republic of Congo and Nigeria, while other CH-4 operators outside Africa include Jordan, Iraq, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia. Sahel Context: Analysts note that in conflicts across the region, armed drones can shift battlefield dynamics where air defenses are limited, pointing to past examples where UAV strikes helped disrupt armored movements and triggered panic far from the front lines.

Defense & Security: Images reportedly taken at Abéché Air Base in Chad’s Ouaddaï region show four Chinese Caihong-4 (CH-4) combat drones, raising fresh speculation that Chad has joined a small group of African states—alongside the Democratic Republic of Congo and Nigeria—buying the UCAVs capable of carrying guided bombs and air-to-ground missiles. Procurement Watch: The aircraft were reportedly spotted last month, but Chad has not publicly confirmed any acquisition, with analysts pointing to similar purchases by countries such as Jordan, Iraq, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia. Sahel Conflict Impact: Defense analysts say drones can shift battlefield dynamics where air defenses are thin, citing how UAVs helped drive major pressure during Ethiopia’s 2021 conflict near Addis Ababa, including strikes on vehicles and armor at distances of roughly 200 km.

Defense & Security: Images reportedly taken at Abéché Air Base in Chad’s Ouaddaï region show four Chinese Caihong-4 (CH-4) combat drones, with operating and maintenance gear nearby, fueling speculation that Chad has joined a small group of African states buying the UCAVs capable of carrying guided bombs and air-to-ground missiles. Regional Context: Analysts note that armed groups often lack strong air defenses, so drones can shift battlefield outcomes fast, pointing to the 2021 Ethiopia conflict when UAV strikes helped drive panic and damage vehicles and armor near Addis Ababa. Procurement Watch: The acquisition has not been publicly confirmed by Chad, but the CH-4 has been linked to purchases by countries including the Democratic Republic of Congo and Nigeria, alongside buyers outside Africa such as Jordan, Iraq, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia.

Defense Procurement: Images from Abéché Air Base in Chad’s Ouaddaï area reportedly show four Chinese Caihong-4 (CH-4) combat drones, with analysts saying the aircraft were spotted last month but Chad has not publicly confirmed any purchase. Regional Security: If the speculation holds, Chad would join a small group of African buyers that already include the Democratic Republic of Congo and Nigeria, while other CH-4 operators outside Africa are listed as Jordan, Iraq, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia. Sahel Impact: A defense analysis group argues armed groups often lack strong air defenses, meaning drones can shift battles quickly—pointing to Ethiopia’s 2021 conflict as an example of UAVs disrupting forces and triggering panic far from the front lines.