AGP Executive Report
Last update: 32 minutes agoLake Chad Security Focus: The UN says ISIS is still “resilient,” adapting as its structure spreads out, with the threat especially acute in the Sahel and the Lake Chad Basin. ISWAP Crackdown: Nigeria’s military announced cash bounties for senior ISWAP leaders after troops recovered devices that helped identify commanders in Borno’s Lake Chad region. France–Chad Reset: Paris and N’Djamena are rebuilding security cooperation, with limited French training and intelligence support returning after France’s 2024 pullout. Border Smuggling Bust: Nigeria Customs seized contraband worth over ₦362m in Adamawa, including illegal wildlife parts, fuel, cannabis, and pangolin scales, arresting suspects for investigation. Regional Violence in Niger: Boko Haram attacks in Niger’s Diffa region killed at least 10 Nigerian soldiers near N’Guigmi, and separate reports put Nigerien losses at 14 in another clash. Music & Culture: AfriFest East is set to spotlight “home” through masquerades, fireside storytelling, and artists including Timaya, plus Ban’tikar launching its album concept “Mboka” (recording in London next year). ICC & Chad: Chad’s withdrawal from the Rome Statute is linked to criticism of the ICC’s alleged bias, following Karim Khan’s dismissal.
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