Regional Trade & Travel Economy: A new look at CEMAC shows how hard it is to grow intra-African trade—no member state tops 10% of exports to Africa, and intra-regional trade sits around 3%, with weak manufacturing (10.3% of GDP), limited logistics corridors, and free movement still not fully working. Lake Chad Security: Cameroon plans to reinforce its Far North security with a new elite BIR Lake Chad unit as Boko Haram threats intensify, with officials assessing exposed divisions and displacement impacts. Chad–France Travel & Business Links: Chad and France are quietly rebuilding ties after the 2024 defense pact break, shifting toward business and a more discreet security partnership, including a Paris forum aimed at “demilitarizing” relations. Cross-border Safety for Travelers: Ghana’s security record is tested by the killing of Ghanaian tomato traders in northern Burkina Faso, a reminder that violence across borders can hit visitors and business travelers at home. Humanitarian & Detention Health: Two inmates died after cholera hit a popular prison facility in Kano, highlighting ongoing health risks for anyone traveling through or working in detention-linked services.