Visa-Free Push: Chad will scrap entry visa requirements for all African nationals from January 1, 2027, aiming to boost African integration and make travel easier for tourists and business visitors. Health Alert: UNICEF warns cholera is spreading fast along west and central Africa river and trade routes, with active outbreaks in six countries and children at major risk as DRC fights a record Ebola surge. Travel Policy Shock: The US has consolidated routine visa processing across Africa, ending services at 25 posts and shifting applicants to regional hubs—meaning more travel for interviews and biometrics. Regional Security & Travel Climate: Nigeria’s Tinubu urged religious leaders to speak out against terrorism and banditry, while fighting around Lake Chad continues, underlining how safety concerns can shape cross-border movement. Diplomacy Watch: Guinea-Bissau’s transitional leader visited Chad to strengthen ties amid political isolation and election plans.