The Latest Breaking News from Chad

Proximity to Chad means violence in North Darfur between the RSF and Sudan’s army could easily spread.

Chad goes to the polls next month for a presidential election hoped to mark a return to democratic rule three years after military leaders seized power. Growing Russian influence in Africa, meanwhile, is shaking up historical ties to France. Transitional ruler Mahamat Idriss Deby, who is running to stay in…

Some people in Ambelia camp waiting for treatment to wounds resulting from ethnic violence last year

Learn about the dire humanitarian crisis in Sudan due to conflict, displacing millions and leaving children vulnerable to malnutrition and lack of education.

Authorities in Chad said on Sunday they had barred 10 candidates, including three leading opponents of the ruling junta, from standing in the presidential election on 6 May. The vote is supposed to mark a return to democratic rule three years after military leaders seized power, but the opposition says…

Conflict that pits army against paramilitary group has killed tens of thousands and caused hunger, disease and displacement

Severe funding shortages in eastern Chad's refugee camps risk aid for over a million people. Deadly conflict overflow from Sudan worsens the crisis, with p...

Almost a year since conflict reignited in Sudan, its terrified people are crossing borders to Chad and beyond. An increasing number are trying to reach Europe as food supplies dwindle in the refugee camps and the eyes of the world look elsewhere

As elections approach in Chad, the country’s civil society fears that nothing will change. The vote should mark the country's transition back to democracy after three years of military government, but the opposition says France, which has a military presence there, has an interest in maintaining the status quo.