AGP Executive Report

Intercommunal Violence: Clashes over access to water in western Chad killed 25 people and injured 22. Authorities said 39 people had been arrested and sent to N’Djamena as the government sought to restore calm. Regional Tensions: Chad and Niger’s foreign ministers met in Moscow to discuss easing tensions after Niamey accused Chad of involvement in a drone strike in Agadez. N’Djamena denies the accusation and supports an independent investigation. Military Ties: France plans to send two fighter jets and a transport aircraft to Chad for a brief stopover and training, as the countries rebuild defence cooperation. Climate Preparedness: A five-country Lake Chad Basin project will improve flood and drought monitoring and warnings, with support planned for communities reliant on water and farming. Electricity Links: Cameroon’s share of the Chad power interconnection is now estimated at CFA145 billion, with the project aiming to enable 100 megawatts of electricity exports to Chad by 2030. Regional Finance: BEAC aims to raise coin circulation to 30 per person by 2030; older coins lost legal tender status across CEMAC, including Chad, on November 1.

Intercommunal Violence: Clashes over access to water in western Chad killed at least 25 people and injured 22. Authorities say 39 people were arrested, and a government delegation visited the area to ease tensions. Regional Currency: BEAC says coin circulation has risen to 23 per person across CEMAC and aims for 30 by 2030. Older coin series lost legal-tender status on November 1, including in Chad. Niger Tensions: After Niger accused Chad of involvement in a drone strike, N’Djamena denied the claim and called for an independent investigation. The two countries’ foreign ministers later met in Moscow to discuss easing tensions. France Ties: France plans to send two Mirage fighter jets to Chad for a technical stop and training, as the countries rebuild military cooperation. Climate and Power: A new Lake Chad Basin initiative will improve flood and drought warnings across five countries. Separately, Cameroon’s first phase of a power link to Chad is estimated at CFA145 billion, with exports of 100 megawatts targeted by 2030.

Community Clashes: At least 25 people were killed and 22 injured in fighting between Kreda and Kuka communities over access to water in western Chad. Authorities say 39 people have been arrested and a government delegation is working to restore calm. Niger Tensions: Chad and Niger’s foreign ministers met in Moscow to discuss easing tensions after Niamey accused Chad of involvement in a drone strike in Agadez. N’Djamena denies the charge and supports an independent investigation. Defence Ties: France is sending two Mirage fighter jets and a transport aircraft to Chad for a brief stopover and joint training, as the countries rebuild military cooperation after French troops were ordered out in 2024. Climate Preparedness: A five-country Lake Chad Basin initiative will strengthen flood and drought monitoring and warnings, with a five-year project aimed at helping communities and more than 50 million people across the region. Power and Renewables: Cameroon’s share of the planned electricity link to Chad is estimated at CFA145.2 billion, with exports of 100 megawatts targeted by 2030. Separately, a solar-and-battery pilot in N’Djamena is cutting energy costs for a UN agency by at least 25 percent.

Intercommunal Violence: Clashes over access to water in western Chad killed 25 people and injured 22. Authorities say 39 people have been arrested and sent to N’Djamena as officials work to restore calm. Niger Tensions: Chad and Niger’s foreign ministers met in Moscow to discuss easing tensions after Niamey accused Chad of involvement in a deadly drone strike near Agadez. N’Djamena denies the charge and backs an independent investigation. France Ties: France plans to send two Mirage fighter jets to Chad for a technical stop and training, as the countries rebuild military cooperation after French troops were expelled in 2024. Climate and Infrastructure: A five-country Lake Chad Basin project aims to improve flood and drought warnings for communities facing growing climate risks. Separately, the first phase of a Cameroon-Chad power link is estimated at CFA145 billion, with a goal of supplying Chad with 100 megawatts by 2030. Renewable Energy: A UK-backed solar-and-battery pilot at a UN office in N’Djamena is cutting energy costs by at least 25% and reducing reliance on diesel generators.

Intercommunal Violence: Clashes over access to water in western Chad killed at least 25 people and injured 22, authorities said. Security forces have largely restored calm, and 39 people have been arrested as the government calls for dialogue and an investigation. Niger Relations: Chad and Niger’s foreign ministers met in Moscow to discuss easing tensions after Niamey accused Chad of involvement in a deadly drone strike. N’Djamena denies the allegation and backs an independent inquiry. Military Ties: France plans to send two fighter jets and a transport aircraft to Chad for training, signaling renewed defence cooperation after French troops were expelled in 2024. Climate Preparedness: A five-country Lake Chad Basin initiative will improve flood and drought monitoring and warnings for communities facing growing climate risks. Energy Links: Cameroon’s first phase of a planned power connection with Chad is estimated at CFA145.2 billion, with a goal of delivering 100 megawatts to Chad by 2030. Solar Power: A UK-backed pilot at a UN office in N’Djamena is using solar and batteries to cut energy costs and reduce reliance on diesel generators.

Intercommunal Violence: Clashes between two communities in western Chad killed 25 people and injured 22, authorities said. Thirty-nine people were arrested and transferred to N’Djamena; a government delegation is working to restore calm. Military Ties: France plans to send two Mirage fighter jets and a transport aircraft to Chad for a short stopover and training, as the countries rebuild defence cooperation after French troops left in 2024. Niger Dispute: Chadian and Nigerien foreign ministers met in Moscow to discuss easing tensions after Niamey accused Chad of involvement in a drone strike. N’Djamena denies the charge and supports an independent investigation. Climate Preparedness: A five-country Lake Chad Basin initiative will improve flood and drought monitoring and warnings, with a focus on communities reliant on farming, herding and fishing. Power and Solar: Cameroon’s share of a planned electricity link to Chad is now estimated at CFA145 billion, with exports of up to 100 megawatts targeted by 2030. Separately, a solar-and-battery pilot in N’Djamena is cutting energy costs for humanitarian operations by at least 25%.

Niger–Chad Tensions: The foreign ministers of Chad and Niger met in Moscow to discuss easing tensions after Niamey accused Chad of enabling a drone strike in Agadez. Chad denies involvement and is calling for an independent investigation. Military Ties: France plans to send two Mirage 2000 jets and a transport aircraft to Chad for a stopover and training, as the countries rebuild defence cooperation after French troops left in 2024. Climate Preparedness: A five-country Lake Chad Basin initiative will improve flood and drought monitoring and early warnings, with a US$11.7 million grant and a focus on communities dependent on water-based livelihoods. Electricity Links: Cameroon’s share of the first phase of its power interconnection with Chad is estimated at CFA145.2 billion; the project aims to support exports of 100 megawatts to Chad by 2030. Solar Power: A UK-backed pilot at a UN office in N’Djamena is using solar and battery power to cut energy costs by at least 25% and reduce reliance on diesel generators.

Niger-Chad Tensions: The two countries’ foreign ministers met in Moscow to discuss easing tensions after Niger accused Chad of involvement in a deadly strike in Agadez. N’Djamena denies the charge and has called for an independent investigation. Military Ties: France plans to send two fighter jets and a transport aircraft to Chad for training, marking a further step in rebuilding defence cooperation after French troops left in 2024. Climate Preparedness: A five-country Lake Chad Basin project will improve flood and drought monitoring and warnings, with a US$11.7 million grant expected to benefit millions, including farmers and herders. Electricity Link: Cameroon’s first phase of a power connection to Chad is estimated at CFA145 billion, with infrastructure designed to enable 100 megawatts of electricity exports by 2030; the estimate is not an approved financing package. Solar Energy: A UK-backed pilot at a UN office in N’Djamena is using solar and batteries to cut energy costs by at least 25% and reduce reliance on diesel generators.

Niger Tensions: Chad’s ambassador was received in Niamey after Niger accused Chad of involvement in a deadly drone strike in Agadez. N’Djamena denies the charge, wants evidence made public and supports an independent investigation. France Ties: Paris plans to send two Mirage fighter jets and a transport aircraft to Chad for a technical stop and training, as the countries rebuild defence cooperation after French forces left in 2024. Climate Preparedness: A five-year Lake Chad Basin initiative will improve flood and drought monitoring and warnings for five countries, including Chad, with an $11.7 million grant. Energy Links: Cameroon’s share of the planned power connection to Chad is estimated at CFA145.2 billion; the project aims to enable 100 megawatts of exports by 2030. A separate UK-backed solar pilot in N’Djamena is cutting energy costs for a UN agency by at least 25% and reducing generator use.

France–Chad Ties: France plans to send two Mirage 2000 jets and a transport aircraft to Chad for a technical stopover and training, as the countries rebuild defence cooperation after French troops were expelled in 2024. Niger Dispute: N’Djamena denies responsibility for a deadly drone strike in Niger’s Agadez region and wants an independent inquiry; Niger summoned Chad’s ambassador and says it will raise the issue with international bodies. Climate Warnings: A five-country Lake Chad Basin project will improve flood and drought monitoring and alerts, backed by an $11.7 million grant and aimed at reaching 22.5 million people by radio or mobile. Electricity Link: Cameroon’s first phase of its power connection to Chad is now estimated at CFA145.2 billion, with planned infrastructure intended to enable 100 megawatts of exports to Chad by 2030. Solar Energy: A UK-backed pilot at a UN office in N’Djamena is using solar and batteries to cut energy costs by at least 25% and reduce reliance on diesel generators.

France–Chad Ties: Paris plans to send two Mirage 2000 jets and a transport aircraft to Chad for a brief stopover and training, as the countries rebuild military cooperation after French troops left in 2024. Niger Dispute: Chad denies involvement in an October 24 drone strike in Niger’s Agadez region, where Niamey reports two civilians killed. N’Djamena calls for an independent investigation and says Niger should publish its evidence; Niger has summoned Chad’s ambassador and plans to raise the case with international bodies. Climate Preparedness: A five-country Lake Chad Basin project will improve flood and drought monitoring and early warnings, with a US$11.7 million grant expected to benefit millions. Power Link: Cameroon’s share of the first phase of its electricity interconnection with Chad is estimated at CFA145.2 billion. The planned lines aim to enable 100 megawatts of power exports to Chad by 2030; the estimate is not an approved financing package. Solar Energy: A UK-backed pilot at a UN office in N’Djamena is using solar and batteries to cut diesel costs by at least 25% and reduce generator use.

Climate Preparedness: A five-year Lake Chad Basin initiative will improve flood and drought monitoring and warnings across Chad and four neighboring countries, with a US$11.7 million grant expected to help protect millions of people. Power Link: Cameroon’s share of the first phase of the electricity interconnection with Chad is now estimated at CFA145.2 billion. Plans include 426 kilometers of transmission lines, with 100 megawatts of power exports to Chad targeted by 2030; the estimate is not an approved financing package. Niger Dispute: N’Djamena denies responsibility for a drone strike in Niger’s Agadez region that reportedly killed two civilians. After Chad’s ambassador was summoned, the government again called for Niamey to release its evidence and backed an independent investigation. Solar Shift: A UK-backed pilot at a UN office in N’Djamena is using solar and batteries to cut diesel use, with energy costs down at least 25% and generator runtime projected to fall by up to 85%.

Chad-Niger Tensions: Chad’s ambassador was received in Niamey after Niger summoned him over an October 24 drone strike in Agadez. Niger says two civilians were killed; N’Djamena denies involvement, calls for Niamey to publish its evidence and supports an independent international investigation. Niger says it will raise the matter with the UN Security Council and African Union. Solar Energy: A UK-backed pilot at a UN office in N’Djamena is testing solar and battery power to replace diesel generators. The project has cut energy costs by at least 25% and is expected to reduce generator use by up to 85%.

Chad–Niger Tensions: Chad’s ambassador was received in Niamey on Tuesday after Niger summoned him over an October 24 drone strike in Agadez that killed two civilians, according to Nigerien authorities. N’Djamena denies involvement, wants Niamey to publish its evidence and backs an independent international investigation. Niger says it will take the matter to the UN Security Council and African Union. Solar Energy: A UK-backed pilot at a UN office in N’Djamena is using solar power and batteries to reduce reliance on diesel generators. The project has cut energy costs by at least 25% and is projected to reduce generator use by up to 85%.

Niger Tensions: Chad on Tuesday denied involvement in an October 24 drone strike in Niger’s Agadez region, after Niamey blamed Chad and France and reported two civilians killed. N’Djamena called for an independent investigation, urged Niger to publish its evidence and offered direct talks. Chad also accused Niger of sheltering armed Chadian rebel groups. Solar Power: A UK-backed pilot at a UN office in N’Djamena is replacing diesel power with solar and batteries. The energy-service model has cut costs by at least 25% and is projected to reduce generator use by up to 85%. Travel Advisory: Chad was among 11 African countries placed under the US State Department’s Level 4 “Do Not Travel” warning, citing risks including conflict, terrorism and kidnapping.

Clean Energy: A UK-backed pilot in N’Djamena is helping UN agencies replace diesel generators with solar and battery power. The pay-for-electricity model has cut energy costs by at least 25%, with generator use projected to fall by 73–85%. Travel Advisory: Chad is among 11 African countries placed under the US State Department’s Level 4 “Do Not Travel” warning. The advisory cites serious risks across the listed countries, including armed conflict, terrorism and kidnapping.