Visa-Free Push for Africans: Chad’s President Mahamat Idriss Déby announced that entry visas for all African nationals will be scrapped from January 1, 2027, aiming to boost African integration and make travel easier for tourists and business visitors. Health Alert for Lake Chad Travelers: UNICEF warns cholera is spreading fast along shared rivers and trade routes, with active outbreaks including Chad, Cameroon and Nigeria in the Lake Chad basin, putting children at risk. US Visa Processing Shake-Up: The US consolidated routine visa services across Africa into 20 regional hubs (including N’Djamena), meaning some applicants now must travel to other countries for interviews and biometrics. Regional Travel & Security Context: Military air operations around the Lake Chad region reportedly wounded an ISWAP commander and neutralised fighters, underscoring how security conditions can affect movement. Business & Air Connectivity: An Egyptian-Chadian business forum focused on expanding civil aviation links for passenger and cargo traffic between Egypt and Chad.