AGP Executive Report

Food Security & Health: Japan and the UN World Food Programme signed a JPY 200 million (about USD 1.3m) deal in N’Djamena to fund school meals and malnutrition prevention in Chad, targeting 23,000 people with food support for 16,400 schoolchildren and services for children under five plus pregnant and breastfeeding women. Wildlife & Climate: BirdLife Africa’s Alex Ngari says migratory birds are a shared heritage that needs “borderless” protection, warning that gaps in tracking routes make it harder to plan for climate change impacts on bird populations. Lake Chad Basin & Climate-Conflict Links: A new dialogue asks whether climate pressure could unlock stronger regional action in the Lake Chad Basin, where climate shocks, displacement, and violent extremism overlap and shape cross-border governance. Security, Mobility & Livelihoods: Reporting on Mali’s jihadist groups highlights how armed actors don’t need to hold capitals to control daily life—by shaping movement, trade routes, and extortion around markets and farming. Regional Development: Chad’s West Africa Food System Resilience Program delegation studied Togo’s digital farm and weather tools (SIHAM, TG-ALERTE+, e-Agri conseil) to help farmers plan around climate risk.

Food Security & Nutrition: Japan pledged JPY 200 million (about USD 1.3m) to WFP in N’Djamena to fund school meals and malnutrition prevention for 23,000 people in food-insecure and crisis-hit areas, including 16,400 schoolchildren for six months and support for children under five plus pregnant and breastfeeding women. Wildlife & Climate: BirdLife Africa’s Alex Ngari says migratory birds “know no borders,” warning that gaps in tracking flyways make it harder to predict how climate change will affect bird survival—pushing for borderless conservation planning. Lake & Water Risks: Nigeria’s World Lake Day push called for stronger agency coordination to protect lakes from pollution, overuse, invasive species, and climate-driven shrinkage—linking lake health to water security, food, livelihoods, and biodiversity. Agri-Weather Tools for Resilience: A Chad delegation studied Togo’s digital agriculture platforms under the West Africa Food System Resilience Program, focusing on hydro-agrometeorological data systems to help farmers and agencies plan for weather and climate risks.

Food Security & Health: Japan and the UN World Food Programme signed a JPY 200 million (about USD 1.3m) deal in N’Djamena to fund school meals and malnutrition prevention in Chad, targeting 23,000 people with food for 16,400 schoolchildren and support for 6,700 children under five plus pregnant and breastfeeding women. Wildlife & Climate: BirdLife Africa’s Alex Ngari says migratory birds “know no borders,” warning that gaps in tracking flyways make it harder to predict how climate change will affect bird survival. Lake & Water Protection: Nigeria’s environment and navy officials urged stronger cross-agency action to protect lakes from pollution, over-extraction and climate impacts, warning that lake degradation threatens water security, food, livelihoods and biodiversity. Ag & Weather Data for Resilience: A Chad delegation studying Togo’s digital agriculture tools visited Lomé to learn how hydro-agrometeorological systems and climate bulletins can help farmers plan and prepare for risks. Sahel/Lake Chad Pressure: A new discussion highlights how climate stress, displacement and violent extremism can either worsen vulnerabilities or push countries toward stronger cross-border cooperation in the Lake Chad Basin.

Lake & Water Governance: Nigeria marked World Lake Day with a push to protect lakes from pollution, over-extraction and climate impacts, urging stronger coordination between the environment ministry, the Nigerian Navy, experts and agencies. Food & Climate Resilience: Chad’s West Africa Food System Resilience Program sent a delegation to Togo to study digital farming tools that use weather and climate data—SIHAM, TG-ALERTE+ and e-Agri conseil—showing how better forecasts can help farmers plan and manage risk. Drought & Desertification: A UNCCD COP17 update highlights drought getting a permanent seat on the agenda, with new focus on proactive drought risk management and resilience investments. Lake Chad Basin, Security & Climate Link: Analysts warn that climate pressure, environmental degradation and displacement could either worsen conflict or unlock cross-border cooperation in the Lake Chad Basin. Sahel Resources vs Stability: Coverage on the Sahel’s natural wealth stresses that mining and water resources can fuel tensions where governance is weak—turning environmental pressure into a security challenge.

Lake & Water Protection: Nigeria marked World Lake Day in Abuja with calls for stronger government-agency coordination to curb lake pollution, over-extraction and climate-driven shrinkage—threatening water security, food, livelihoods, biodiversity and the “blue economy.” Climate-Smart Agriculture in Chad: Chad’s West Africa Food System Resilience Program sent a delegation to Togo to learn how digital tools like SIHAM hydro-agrometeorological bulletins and early-warning platforms help farmers plan for weather and climate risks. Lake Chad Basin & Climate-Conflict Link: A new online dialogue set for Sept. 10 will explore how climate pressure, displacement and violent extremism can either worsen vulnerabilities or unlock cross-border cooperation in the Lake Chad Basin. Sahel Natural Resources & Security: Commentary highlights how competition over resources—from gold to oil and Lake Chad water—can fuel instability when governance is weak, raising the stakes for regional peace efforts.

Lake Chad & Sahel Security: Nigeria’s DSS chief Oluwatosin Ajayi says terrorism and insurgency are harder to stop because of weak local governance, publicity that helps extremists, and tough terrain around the Sahel, Lake Chad, and the Niger Delta’s creeks. US-Nigeria Partnership: A Nigeria–US security partnership is credited with strengthening intelligence networks and capacity as American personnel prepare to leave later this year, with Nuhu Ribadu highlighted as central to the coordination. Climate-Smart Farming for Chad: Chad’s West Africa Food System Resilience Program delegation visited Togo to study digital agriculture tools (SIHAM, TG-ALERTE+, e-Agri conseil) that use weather and climate data to help farmers plan and prepare for risks. Water & Land Stress: A wider climate-and-land story warns that major inland waters can shrink this century, with lessons from restoration efforts—relevant to the Lake Chad Basin’s pressures. Regional Development Link: Cameroon’s Far North reconstruction includes a modern bridge over the Logone River, improving safer links between Yagoua and Bongor in Chad.

Lake Chad Basin & climate-security link: A new discussion asks whether climate pressure could push stronger cross-border cooperation in the Lake Chad Basin, where environmental degradation, resource competition, and displacement are compounding insecurity. Digital agriculture for resilience (Chad): Chad’s West Africa Food System Resilience Program team visited Lomé to study Togo’s hydro-agrometeorological and farm advisory tools (SIHAM, TG-ALERTE+, e-Agri conseil), aimed at helping farmers and agencies use weather and climate data to plan and prepare for risks. Water stress warning: Scientists warn that major inland waters could shrink this century, with the Caspian Sea potentially dropping sharply by 2100 and the Aral Sea continuing to dry—raising major ecosystem and water-supply stakes. Borno recovery with climate-smart focus: Borno’s governor met the AfDB to expand investment in climate-smart agriculture, irrigation and water infrastructure, renewable energy, and related recovery priorities. Sahel resources & governance: A regional analysis highlights how Sahel natural wealth—from gold to oil and Lake Chad Basin resources—can fuel conflict when governance is weak, but could support peace if managed better. Security context around terrain: Nigeria’s DSS says difficult geography around the Sahel, Lake Chad, and Niger Delta waterways complicates counter-terror efforts—an issue that intersects with environmental stress and local vulnerability.

Far North Development Push (Cameroon–Chad links): Cameroon’s economy minister said the PSRDREN programme is set to transform the Far North Region with about 1,600 billion FCFA in total investment, with Maroua already seeing major upgrades. He also highlighted a modern bridge over the Logone River to improve safer links between Yagoua and Bongor in Chad, alongside road projects tied to the Mora–Waza corridor and a Maroua facelift. Climate-Smart Farming for Chad (digital tools): A Chadian delegation visited Lomé to study Togo’s digital agriculture platforms under the West Africa Food System Resilience Programme, including SIHAM for hydro-agrometeorological weather and climate bulletins, which reached over 80,000 bulletins in 2024 and helped tens of thousands of farmers, including nearly 50,000 women. Lake Chad Basin Pressure (environment + livelihoods): A new look at Lake Chad says the basin’s changing water affects fish, farming, and pastoral routes—raising competition over land and water, while conflict risk depends on how communities manage shared resources. Sahel Security Context (terrorism and resources): Reporting on the Sahel and Lake Chad Basin links rising militant activity to weak governance and contested natural resources, while stressing that environmental stress can worsen vulnerabilities when institutions can’t manage it.

Lake Chad Basin & Sahel Environment-Conflict Link: A new look at Lake Chad’s shrinking and shifting water shows how fewer fishing spots, less reliable farming water, and longer pastoral routes can raise pressure on shared land and resources—sometimes fueling conflict, sometimes not. Climate-Smart Agriculture Push: Chad’s West Africa Food System Resilience Program team visited Togo to study digital farming and weather tools (SIHAM, TG-ALERTE+, e-Agri conseil) that help farmers and agencies plan around climate risk. Regional Climate Action Event: A planned online dialogue will bring together Lake Chad Basin Commission and migration/climate experts to discuss how climate pressure, displacement, and violent extremism can drive either crisis or cooperation. Security Meets Terrain: Nigeria’s DSS chief says hard geography around Lake Chad and Niger Delta waterways complicates counter-terror efforts—highlighting how environmental conditions shape security outcomes. Borno Recovery With Sustainability: Borno’s governor met the AfDB to seek investment for climate-smart farming, irrigation, water infrastructure, renewable energy, and agro-industry as part of post-conflict recovery. Sahel Resources & Governance: A broader Sahel analysis argues natural wealth—from gold to oil and Lake Chad water—can either fuel instability or support peace, depending on governance.

Wildlife Discovery: A Franco-Chadian team has rediscovered the Rusty Lark (Calendulauda rufa) in Chad’s Abou Telfane wildlife reserve in Guéra—its first confirmed record since 1931, with the first known photos of a living bird. Lake Chad Basin & Climate-Security Links: Reporting highlights how Lake Chad’s shrinking and shifting water affect fishing, farming, and grazing—raising competition and reshaping conflict and livelihoods across Nigeria, Niger, Chad, and Cameroon. Food Systems & Climate Data: Chad’s West Africa Food System Resilience Program delegation visited Togo to study digital agriculture tools (including hydro-agrometeorological forecasting) aimed at helping farmers plan around weather and climate risks. Sahel Resources & Governance: Analysis argues Sahel natural wealth—from gold to oil—can fuel instability where governance is weak, but could support peace if managed better. Water Pollution & Lake Shrinkage: Nigeria’s World Lake Day push flags toxic and nutrient pollution, over-extraction, invasive species, and solid waste dumped into lakes as major threats to ecosystem resilience. Borno Recovery Funding: Borno Governor Zulum met the AfDB in Abidjan to seek investment for climate-smart agriculture, water infrastructure, renewable energy, and post-conflict recovery. Terrorism & Terrain: DSS DG Oluwatosin Ajayi says Nigeria’s difficult geography around Lake Chad and the Niger Delta complicates counter-terror efforts.

Lake Chad & Sahel Security-Environment Link: A new analysis says Lake Chad’s shrinking and shifting water patterns are reshaping livelihoods and can intensify competition between farmers, pastoralists, and fishermen—fueling conflict risk across Nigeria, Niger, Chad, and Cameroon. Chad Food & Climate Data: Chad’s West Africa Food System Resilience Program delegation visited Lomé to study Togo’s digital agriculture tools (SIHAM, TG-ALERTE+, e-Agri conseil) that use weather and climate data to help farmers plan and manage risk. Wildlife Rediscovery in Chad: A Rusty Lark (Calendulauda rufa) was rediscovered in Chad’s Abou Telfane wildlife reserve in Guéra—first confirmed record since 1931, with the first known modern photographs. Regional Security Context (Nigeria, Sahel): DSS DG Oluwatosin Ajayi says terrorism and insurgency are harder to contain due to difficult terrain around Lake Chad and Niger Delta waterways, and warns extremists exploit publicity and weak governance. Borno Recovery Push: Borno Governor Zulum met AfDB in Abidjan to seek investment for climate-smart agriculture, water, renewable energy, and post-conflict recovery.

Security & Media Responsibility: DSS DG Oluwatosin Ajayi says terrorism and insurgency grow where governance is weak and “ungoverned spaces” let violent groups exploit publicity, urging media and citizens not to amplify or glorify attacks. Sahel Resources, Governance & Conflict: A new look at the Sahel argues natural wealth—from gold and uranium to oil and Lake Chad Basin water—can fuel instability when oversight is missing, but can support peace if governance improves. Lake Chad Basin Under Climate Pressure: Research and analysis tie Lake Chad’s shifting water to livelihood stress and rising competition, warning that environmental decline can reshape conflict dynamics across Nigeria, Niger, Chad and Cameroon. Chad’s Climate-Smart Agriculture Push: A Chad delegation visited Togo to study digital farming tools (SIHAM, TG-ALERTE+, e-Agri conseil) that use weather and climate data to help farmers plan and manage risk. World Lake Day in Nigeria: Stakeholders in Abuja flagged lake shrinkage drivers like urban expansion, toxic pollution, over-extraction, invasive species and solid waste, calling for cleaner, shared stewardship. Wildlife Update (Chad): A Rusty Lark was rediscovered in Guéra’s Abou Telfane reserve after nearly a century, with photos and filming by a Franco-Chadian team.

Sahel Resources & Security: A new look at the Sahel’s gold, uranium, oil and Lake Chad Basin water argues that resource wealth can fuel armed groups when governance is weak, turning mining and land into conflict drivers. Lake Chad Climate-Conflict Link: A Lake Chad Basin discussion warns that climate shocks, displacement and resource competition can either worsen vulnerabilities or unlock cross-border cooperation if countries coordinate on climate, migration and security. Chad Food Systems Tech Transfer: Chad’s West Africa Food System Resilience Program delegation visited Lomé to learn digital agriculture tools (SIHAM, TG-ALERTE+, e-Agri conseil) that help farmers and agencies use weather and climate data for risk planning. Sudan Refugee Pressure on Chad: With Sudan’s war driving mass displacement, Chad faces growing strain as refugees need longer-term access to education, jobs and land—not just emergency aid—raising risks for host communities. World Lake Day—Nigeria’s Lake Protection Push: Nigeria’s Navy and environment stakeholders met in Abuja to tackle lake shrinkage, citing toxic/nutrient pollution, over-extraction, invasive species and solid waste dumping. Biodiversity in Chad: A rusty lark was rediscovered in central Chad after nearly a century, with a Franco-Chadian team documenting the species in the Abou Telfane wildlife reserve.

Lake Chad Basin Climate-Security Talk: A new online dialogue warns that climate change, violent extremism and displacement are piling pressure across the Lake Chad Basin—yet it could also push countries toward stronger cross-border cooperation on migration and conflict prevention. Chad-Togo Digital Farming Link: A Chadian delegation visited Lomé to study Togo’s digital agriculture tools, including SIHAM hydro-agrometeorological data and early-warning platforms, with results showing tens of thousands of climate bulletins reaching farmers and women. World Lake Day, Nigeria Focus but Regional Lessons: Nigeria’s Navy and environment officials used World Lake Day to flag lake shrinkage drivers like pollution, over-extraction and solid waste, calling for ecosystem resilience and public stewardship—issues that echo across the Lake Chad region. Lake Chad and Conflict Livelihoods: A feature explains how changing water and seasons reshape fishing, farming and grazing, raising competition pressures without automatically causing conflict. Chad Refugee Integration Pressure: Reporting highlights how Sudan’s war is turning Chad’s refugee crisis into a longer-term integration challenge, with education, jobs and land access now central to reducing tensions. Biodiversity in Chad: A Rusty Lark was rediscovered in central Chad after nearly a century, with modern photos and filming from the Abou Telfane reserve.

Lake Chad & Sahel Security: Research and reporting keep tying Lake Chad’s environmental decline to shifting livelihoods and conflict pressures across Nigeria, Niger, Chad and Cameroon. Refugees & Integration in Chad: Chad’s Sudanese refugee crisis is increasingly about long-term integration—education, jobs and land access—rather than only emergency aid. World Lake Day (Nigeria): Nigeria’s Navy and environment officials urged lake protection, warning that urban growth, toxic/nutrient pollution, over-extraction, invasive species and solid waste are degrading water quality and ecosystems. Lake Restoration in Chad: A Lake Chad Region recovery project highlights restored farmland, irrigation and solar pumps, including about 2,400 hectares of revived polders—aimed at steadier income and food systems. Biodiversity in Chad: A Rusty Lark was rediscovered in central Chad after nearly a century, with new photos and filming from the Abou Telfane wildlife reserve. Regional Climate/Desertification: UN-linked coverage says Africa’s Great Green Wall has restored over 20 million hectares, with attention to the Sahel and Lake Chad Basin. Sudan Aid Through Chad: Airlink moved 6.7 tonnes of medicines through Chad into West Darfur as displacement and flooding worsen. Governance & Borders (Nigeria): Nigeria’s presidency pushed back on claims that borders are closed, stressing “open” borders with controls—while security concerns remain central. Inland Water Warning (Global): Scientists warn major inland seas like the Caspian and Aral could shrink further this century, threatening ecosystems and water supplies. Public Health (AMR): A study highlights high rates of ESBL-producing bacteria and antimicrobial resistance patterns in a tertiary hospital setting.

Lake Chad & Sahel Livelihoods: A new look at the Lake Chad crisis says the lake’s decline is reshaping fishing, farming, and grazing—raising pressure on shared resources and changing how conflict and livelihoods play out across Nigeria, Niger, Chad, and Cameroon. World Lake Day, Nigeria Lakes: On World Lake Day, Nigeria’s Navy and environment officials urged stronger lake stewardship, warning that urban expansion, toxic pollution, over-extraction, invasive species, and solid waste are degrading water quality and ecosystems. Chad Refugee Pressure: Research highlights how Sudan’s war is driving a growing refugee integration challenge in Chad, with education, jobs, and land access now key to reducing tensions with host communities. Great Green Wall Progress: UN leadership says Africa’s Great Green Wall has restored over 20 million hectares, linking land restoration to food, jobs, and stability—especially in the Sahel and Lake Chad Basin. Biodiversity in Chad: A rusty lark was rediscovered in central Chad after nearly 94 years, with the sighting documented in the Abou Telfane wildlife reserve. Regional Security Lens: Nigeria’s OIC push urges practical action on security and development, including focused support for the Lake Chad Basin and Sahel.