Polio Push: Chad wrapped a major polio immunization drive, vaccinating over 7 million children (110% of target), with most households accepting teams and refusals handled through outreach, including refugees and displaced families. Lake Chad, Life Returns: A new study links the shrinking Lake Chad to a surprising silver lining: remaining waterways are now key bird sanctuaries, showing how conflict and ecological change can still reshape biodiversity. Security in the Basin: In Borno’s Kukawa area, troops arrested a suspected foreign ISIS operative of Moroccan origin after repelling attacks around Cross Kauwa, recovering radios and comms gear that helped expand pursuit toward the Lake Chad Islands axis and Abadam. Chad in the Spotlight Abroad: Russia’s Lavrov met Chad’s foreign minister and tied regional security concerns to the spread of ISIS-linked threats and Boko Haram, while also reacting to renewed strikes on Iran. Culture & Faith Visits: The Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada made a first stop at St. Alban’s Anglican Cathedral during a summer tour, blending worship with local history and community ties. Education Reality Check: A global education ranking piece again flags Chad’s low literacy and schooling years, with a sharp gender gap in access to basic education. Local Crackdown on Terror Logistics: Chad-linked operations also reported arrests over alleged drug supply to Boko Haram/ISWAP networks across the Lake Chad region, targeting the flow of supplies.