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Chad extends detention of RFI journalist, as lawyers denounce 'crackdown'

An RFI correspondent and a national TV journalist have been detained in Chad in a move condemned by press freedom advocates as part of a broader crackdown on dissent.

Radio France Internationale

China flexes its media muscle in Africa – encouraging positive headlines as part of a soft power agenda

Every year, China’s minister of foreign affairs embarks on what has now become a customary odyssey across Africa. The tradition began in the late 1980s and sees Beijing’s top diplomat visit several African nations to reaffirm ties. The most recent visit, by Foreign Minister Wang Yi, took place in mid-January…

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Lack Of Regional Cooperation Hampering Lake Chad Jihadist Fight

Lack of military coordination and tension among countries in Africa's Lake Chad region are hindering efforts to end a more than decade-long jihadist insurgency, according to local officials and security sources.

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France hands over last base in Chad but denies end to military ties

French forces have withdrawn from Chad after 65 years, although France maintains that military cooperation will continue.

Radio France Internationale

France Hands Over Last Military Base In Chad

France completes handover of military bases in Chad, signaling strategic shift in regional defense cooperation.

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France hands over last military base in Chad

France has handed over its last military base in Chad to local authorities

The Independent UK

France Hands Over Last Base In Chad Amid Withdrawal

The French army has handed over its last base in Chad in a military ceremony in the capital N'Djamena, the general staffs of both countries announced Thursday.

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France ends military presence in Chad as last base handed over

The French army has handed over its last base in Chad in a military ceremony in the capital N'Djamena, the general staffs of both countries announced Thursday.

Radio France Internationale

US will take ‘big interest’ in Sudan conflict, says Foreign Secretary

David Lammy said he had a ‘brief conversation’ with incoming US secretary of state Marco Rubio about the conflict in the region.

Evening Standard

France’s military withdrawal presents opportunities and risks to West African states

In early January, Côte d’Ivoire announced that French troops would be withdrawing from the country and the military base of Port-Bouët would be handed over to Côte d’Ivoire’s army. The announcement is part of a seismic shift in France’s decades-long presence across francophone Africa.

The Conversation

What France loses by closing its military bases in Africa

Senegalese president Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced on 31 December 2024 that all foreign military bases in his country would close by 2025. On the same day, the Ivorian president said France would hand over control of the Abidjan military base to his country’s army.

The Conversation

Macron’s Africa 'reset' stumbles as leaders call out colonial overtones

French President Emmanuel Macron’s efforts to “reset” France’s relationship with its former African colonies appear to be faltering. Seven years after coming to power with promises of reform, a growing number of West African nations are asking for French troops to leave, signalling a breakdown in relations.

Radio France Internationale

Lammy: UK to give £20m more in aid funding for Sudan refugees

Some 3.6 million refugees have fled to countries including Egypt, Chad and South Sudan.

Evening Standard

David Lammy warns against hierarchy of suffering as Sudan crisis forgotten

Britain’s foreign secretary has renewed calls for an international effort to end fighting in the North African country nearly two years after civil war broke out

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Ruling party wins majority in Chad's legislative election as opposition boycott polls

Chad's ruling Patriotic Salvation Movement has secured a significant majority in December's parliamentary elections, further bolstering President Mahamat Idriss Déby's authority despite a boycott by the main opposition parties.

The Independent UK

Chad’s ruling party wins majority in parliamentary election boycotted by main opposition

Chad’s ruling party took the majority of votes in last month’s parliamentary election that the main opposition party boycotted

Radio France Internationale

France hands over second army base in Chad ahead of 31 January deadline

France on Saturday handed over its second army base in Chad as part of an agreement with the country's authorities to withdraw its military forces by the end of January.

International Business Times

France Hands Over Second Army Base In Chad Amid Withdrawal

France on Saturday handed over its second army base in Chad as part of an agreement with the country's authorities to withdraw its military forces.

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China courts African allies as tensions with Europe, US deepen

China's Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, is on a week-long trip to visit four countries in Africa, at a time of growing tensions between Beijing and the European Union, and an uncertain future for China-US relations on the eve of the second Trump presidency.

International Business Times

Chad Says Bid To Storm Into Presidential Palace Foiled, 20 Dead

Two dozen armed men tried to storm into Chad's presidential palace but 18 of the attackers and two soldiers were killed in the failed attack, the national prosecutor said Thursday.

Al Jazeera

Chad’s presidency attacked: Coup attempt, Boko Haram or ‘drunk’ fighters?

Assault on N’Djamena comes amid visit by China FM, withdrawal of French troops, and instability caused by armed groups.

The Guardian - UK

Chad’s government says 19 killed during foiled attack on presidential complex

‘Destabilisation attempt’ in N’Djamena blamed on ‘disorganised’ group of assailants armed with knives

Radio France Internationale

At least 19 die in Chad during gunfight at presidential palace

The Chadian capital N'Djamena was on alert on Thursday after 19 people died during clashes between security forces and gunmen in the presidential complex.

Al Jazeera

Chad say military foiled armed assault on presidential complex, 19 killed

The attack came just hours after China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with government officials in the capital N’Djamena

International Business Times

Gunfire Erupts Inside Presidency In Chad Capital

Gunfire erupted Wednesday evening inside the presidency in Chad's capital N'Djamena, with tanks and a heavy security presence on the streets, according to AFP reporters on the scene and security sources.

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