On Daybreak Africa: Nigeria sharply increased military spending under a new budget by President Bola Tinubu but analysts remain skeptical it will improve security. Plus, Gambia’s government welcomes a German court conviction of its national accused of committing crimes against humanity. North Africa braces for a dangerously dry future as COP28 gets underway in Dubai. COP28 Climate Summit delegates agree to increase support for a Disaster Fund, but stark divisions remain over fossil fuels. The US backs further Israeli operations against Hamas. For this and more tune to Daybreak Africa!