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 […]
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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 […]
Chad troops deployed to secure border with Cameroon as intra-communal clashes escalate
Hundreds of Chadian troops have reportedly been deployed on Wednesday along the border with neighboring Cameroon to stop rebels from abducting civilians after armed men […]
Chad launches campaign for historic legislative, municipal, and provincial elections
On Saturday, December 7, Chad officially began campaigning for its legislative, municipal, and provincial elections scheduled for December 29, 2024. This marks the final phase […]