Nigerian citizens returning from South Africa are grappling with trauma following months of xenophobic protests that strained relations between Nigeria and South Africa. The unrest prompted many Nigerians to return home, now facing the difficult process of readjustment. Simultaneously, Chad reports strengthened border security through collaboration with the Libyan National Army led by General Khalifa Haftar. This partnership aims to combat instability in the region. In Liberia, a new head of drug enforcement has been appointed as the country intensifies its fight against narcotics, spurred by recent record cocaine seizures. These developments highlight ongoing security and diplomatic challenges across several African nations.