Lake Chad Security: Nigerian troops under Operation Hadin Kai arrested a 48-year-old Chadian woman, Rachael Samuel, on the Maiduguri–Monguno highway, seizing about 30kg of cannabis, “Suck and Die” chemicals, alcohol, cash, and ATM cards allegedly meant to sustain terrorist groups in the Lake Chad islands. Counter-Infiltration: The same operation also disrupted multiple ISWAP infiltration attempts in Borno, with troops engaging attackers from several axes; an MRAP hit an IED but no casualties were reported. Public Health in the Region: A cholera outbreak in jihadist-hit northeast Nigeria is worsening, with communities around Lake Chad reporting spiraling cases and high daily mortality as insecurity and weak health infrastructure slow response. Travel & Safety Watch: Kenya Airways said a New York-bound Boeing 787-8 returned to Nairobi after a flight control spoiler malfunction detected while flying over Chad; no injuries were reported. Environment for Travelers: The UN’s weather agency flagged Chad’s Bodele Depression as a top dust source, noting sand and dust storms can disrupt transport and health across many countries. Visa Updates: Namibia released an updated visa-on-arrival list that includes Chad, while excluding many others.