Tag: Chad
Chad’s President Mahamat Déby Itno Condemns Attack on Presidential Palace
Through social media, Chad’s President Mahamat Déby Itno expressed his condolences to the families of fallen soldiers and assured that those responsible for the attack had been neutralized. He denounced that the assault carried out on Wednesday night against the presidential headquarters in N’Djamena aimed to assassinate him. Related: Chad: Gunfire Unleash in Presidential Place […]
January 10, 2025
Chad: Gunfire Unleash in Presidential Place
Heavy gunfire was heard on Wednesday night near the Presidential Palace in Chad’s capital, Yamena, although the Minister of Foreign Affairs and government spokesperson, Abderaman Koulamallah, assured that “the situation is under control” after a “failed attempt at destabilization.” Related:Chad Prepares for parliamentary Elections with the Opossition Divided “I am currently at the Presidency of […]
January 8, 2025
Chad Prepares for parliamentary Elections with the Opossition Divided
As Chad prepares for local and parliamentary elections this Sunday, the atmosphere is marked by a deep sense of disillusionment and skepticism among many residents, particularly in the capital, Ndjamena. While candidates hold their final rallies, a significant portion of the population questions the potential for any meaningful change in the country’s political landscape. Related:French […]
December 27, 2024
French Military Base Handed Over to Chadian Army Amid Shifting Defense Relations
In a significant development following the termination of its defense cooperation agreement with France, Chad has officially taken control of a French military base in Faya. This handover comes less than a month after N’Djamena announced the end of the pact, which had allowed for approximately 1,000 French troops to operate in the Central African […]
December 26, 2024
Chad: Goverment Breaks Military Relations with France
Government of Chad assured Paris that its decision does not call into question the historical relations and bonds of friendship between the two nations. Following the withdrawal of French troops from Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, Chad was the last country with a French military presence in the Sahel. Related:France Must Close Its Military Bases […]
November 29, 2024
Chad: 40 soldiers killed in attack on military base
At least 40 Chadian soldiers were killed during an assault Sunday night by unidentified assailants on a military base in Chad. Related:Prime Minister Chad Urges Strengthening Multilateralism to Build a More Just World President Mahamat Deby Itno visited the base in Barkaram, an island in the Lake Chad region, early in the morning and announced […]
October 28, 2024
Prime Minister Chad Urges Strengthening Multilateralism to Build a More Just World
Prime Minister Chad, Allamaye Halina, urged this Wednesday during the General Assembly of the United Nations (UN) to strengthen multilateralism to build a more just world. Related:Flooding Hits Sudan & Chad Hit, Lesotho Impacted by Drought, UN He also called for action to enable communities to live in dignity recognized the actions of the state […]
September 25, 2024
Chad: At least 145 dead and nearly 1 million affected by the floods
The number of deaths from severe floods in Chad during the past month has risen to 145, while nearly a million people have been affected, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). Related:Chad: MSF Urges Humanitarian Response to “Worst Floods” “According to the Chadian authorities and (humanitarian) partners, more […]
August 28, 2024
Chad: MSF Urges Humanitarian Response to “Worst Floods”
The “devastated” town of Koukou in eastern Sila province is the worst affected
August 20, 2024
Chad: Floods Leave at Least 64 Dead During August
The governor of Tibesti stated that it is impossible to reach all affected areas at this time to bring humanitarian aid.