The Latest Breaking News from Chad

Chad leader blames protest organizers for civilian deaths

Chad’s interim leader Mahamat Idriss Deby says those who organized the recent protests against his two-year extension of power have shown “the will to start a civil war."

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2022

Poor nations face peril over elusive G-20 debt relief push

A failure to secure meaningful progress on a debt relief for the world's poorest nations at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank annual meeting in Washington has left policymakers, campaigners and investors frustrated.

Reuters · Oct 23, 2022

Curfew imposed in Chad as government suspends seven opposition parties

A curfew is in place in Chad as the government suspends seven opposition parties. On Thursday, at least 50 protesters were killed during clashes with police as people demonstrated against interim leader Déby extending his term by two years. Also, for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we take you to Nigeria,…

France 24 · Oct 21, 2022

At least 50 killed in Chad protests as police clash with demonstrators

In tonight's edition: Security forces in Chad open fire on protesters demanding an end to military rule. At least 50 people are reported to have been killed. Also in Chad, flooding triggers a state of emergency while across the border in Niger, the extreme weather claims 200 lives. We report…

France 24 · Oct 20, 2022

Security forces kill at least 60 as protests engulf Chad

Chadian security forces have opened fire on anti-government demonstrators in the country’s two largest cities killing at least 60 people, the government spokesman and a morgue official said

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2022

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ABC News · Oct 20, 2022

About 50 people killed in Chad protests, government says

About 50 people were killed and dozens injured in anti-government protests in Chad on Thursday, Prime Minister Saleh Kebzabo told a news conference.

Reuters · Oct 20, 2022

Dozens killed in Chad as protesters mark 18 months of military rule

Around 30 people died in clashes between police and protesters in Chad on Thursday, the government said, as opponents of ruling general Mahamat Idriss Déby marked the day when he had initially promised to cede power.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 20, 2022

At least 50 people killed in Chad protests, UN urges probe

Deadly clashes between police and demonstrators protesting at the military’s grip on power erupted in Chad on Thursday, claiming at least 50 lives, including members of the security forces. The United Nations condemned the lethal use of force against the protesters and demanded a probe be launched.

France 24 · Oct 20, 2022

Dozens killed in Chad after protesters demand civilian rule

Demonstrators gathered in N’Djamena to mark the date when the military initially promised to hand over power.

Al Jazeera · Oct 20, 2022