Chad & International Justice: Chad has notified the UN it plans to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, calling the ICC “ineffective and biased” toward Africa and the Global South, and pointing to what it says is an uneven focus on African cases. Regional Security (Lake Chad): In Niger’s Diffa region near N’Guigmi, Boko Haram attacks reportedly killed at least 10 Nigerien soldiers, with fighting and searches continuing after an ambush during a pursuit. Counterterror Updates (Nigeria): Nigeria’s military says July operations across the country killed 102 terrorists, arrested 345 suspects, and rescued 397 kidnapping victims, including offensives under Operation Hadin Kai against Boko Haram and ISWAP. Defense Tech (Niger): Niger has reportedly received six Turkish Bayraktar TB2 armed drones to boost surveillance and precision strikes against jihadist groups around the Lake Chad axis. Culture & Music (AfriFest East): AfriFest East is set to blend masquerade, fireside storytelling, and performances by artists including Kasiva Mutua, Kweku KOG, Emperor Seye Paul, and Timaya, with Ban’tikar unveiling its album concept “Mboka.” Pan-African Mobility Debate: A new push for visa-free entry for all African citizens from 2027 is framed as a challenge to the continent’s stalled integration at airports. Global Terror Outlook: A fresh analysis warns that while major powers fund conventional warfare, terrorism keeps adapting through drones, AI, and digital radicalisation—demanding stronger public institutions and shared intelligence.