Chad Takes Control of French Military Base as Defense Ties End
On Thursday January 30, Chad officially took control of France’s final military base in the country, marking the culmination of a process that began two […]
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At Least 20 Nigerian Soldiers Killed in Suspected ISWAP Attack
At least 20 Nigerian soldiers have reportedly been killed in an attack by fighters from the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP). The assault […]
Speculations rife over possible French involvement in latest Chad coup attempt
In a somewhat surprising turn of events, a senior Chadian official said that the Wednesday (8 January) deadly assault on the presidential complex in N’Djamena […]
Chad: 19 killed in foiled armed attack on presidential complex in N’Djamena
At least 19 people have been killed in Chad when armed fighters attacked the presidential complex in the capital N’Djamena, according to the government, assuring […]
Chad and Senegal leaders slam Macron’s ‘contemptuous’, ‘disrespectful’ remarks
Chad’s and Senegal’s leaders have denounced comments made by French president Emmanuel Macron on Monday (6 January), in which he accused some African countries of […]
Senegalese President announces “end of all foreign military presences by 2025”
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced on Tuesday December 31, during his New Year’s address, that all foreign military presence in Senegal will end by […]
Chad: Legislative and local elections against the backdrop of a boycott by the opposition
Turnout in Chad’s legislative, provincial, and local elections on Sunday, December 29, remained subdued, with a national participation rate of 38% reported by midday, according […]
France Hands Over Military Base to Chad Following End of Defense Pact
Chad has officially taken control of a French military base in Faya, mere weeks after N’Djamena terminated its defense cooperation agreement with Paris. Local sources […]
Media crisis in Chad intensifies ahead of legislative elections
Six days before Chad’s legislative elections, the nation’s private media outlets—spanning print, radio, and online platforms—have escalated their protest with a “blank day” general strike […]
Chad: President Déby promoted Marshal
Chadian Head of State General Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno was officially promoted Marshal over the weekend, during a ceremony granting him the same rank held […]