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All Protocol Observed Welcome to Issue 230 of The Continent. Chad has officially closed its 1,400km border with Sudan. But drawing that feeble line in the sand will not stop the devastating civil war next door from spilling over. For months, the United Nations and rights groups have accused N’Djamena of acting as a rear base for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), allegedly coordinating Emirati logistical support. This puts Chad’s president, Mahamat Déby, in a highly volatile position Inside East Africa: Botched kidnapping of a Tanzanian activist in Kenya South Africa: Culture minister wants only “positive” art, please Botswana: Newsflash – there are more people than cows Investigation: Mission failed but infowarriors want participation medals Feature: Cabo Verde takes carnival very seriously Until next Saturday, The team at The Continent