AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoChad Politics Under Pressure: Opposition leader Succes Masra will stay in jail after Chad’s supreme court rejected his appeal, keeping alive accusations of political intolerance as other opposition figures were also sentenced earlier this month. Regional Security: Kidnapping-for-ransom is expanding along the Chad–Cameroon–CAR borderlands, evolving from rural banditry into a more organized cross-border criminal economy. Sahel Jihadist Threat: The Sahel is framed as the main gateway for jihadist terrorism in Africa, fueled by weak governance and persistent hardship. Lake Chad Recovery: The EU-backed RESILAC2 push is expanding to reach 125,890 people by 2028, aiming to stabilize livelihoods and strengthen social cohesion. Humanitarian Housing: UNHCR officials stress that refugees with housing and freedom of movement can contribute economically and socially to host communities. Global Watch: Amnesty reports executions hit a 44-year high in 2025, with Iran and Saudi Arabia driving the spike.
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