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The Latest Breaking News from Chad

Kidnappings soar in central Africa’s ‘triangle of death’

Where Chad, Cameroon and the Central African Republic meet, people are turning vigilante to fight back

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2024

France launches embezzlement inquiry into Chad's President Mahamat Idriss Déby

French prosecutors have ordered an inquiry into allegations that Chad's president embezzled public funds for a shopping spree on luxury clothing from Paris.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 3, 2024

Chad Rangers Battle To Protect Park From Poachers, Local Farmers

Between the orange trunks of the acacia trees in the Chad savannah, a herd of elephants move through Zah Soo National Park, under the watchful eye of one of the only humans allowed to witness the scene.

International Business Times · Jul 3, 2024

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France Probes Chad Leader Over Luxury Clothing Spending

French prosecutors have ordered an inquiry into allegations that Chad's president embezzled public funds to splurge on luxury clothing from Paris, a source close to the case said Tuesday.

International Business Times · Jul 2, 2024

A massacre, an exodus from Darfur and years of rehab for Sudanese refugees

A year ago, RSF forces are accused of massacring Masalit people in Darfur. Survivors are scarred and relearning to walk.

Al Jazeera · Jun 25, 2024

US struggles with shaky relations and troop cuts in African nations as military leaders meet

The forced U.S. troop withdrawals from bases in Niger and Chad and the potential to shift some troops to other nations in West Africa will be key issues as the top U.S. military officer meets with his counterparts at a conference

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2024

Massive Explosion Near Chad's Capital Kills At Least Nine

Tragic explosion near N'Djamena, Chad's capital, causes casualties and destruction. President pledges investigation into the incident.

Tensions bubble as Sudanese refugees feel resentment from Chadian hosts

Some 600,000 Sudanese are seeking safety in Chad, but host communities are blaming them for using up scarce resources.

Al Jazeera · Jun 20, 2024

Explosions At Chad Ammunition Depot Kill Nine, Injure Dozens

Tragic fire and explosions at a military depot in Chad's capital city result in casualties and injuries, prompting an investigation into the cause.

Explosions At Chad's Military Depot Leave 9 Dead

Tragic explosions at a military ammunition depot in N’Djamena, Chad, leave 9 dead, 46 injured, prompting safety concerns and international support.

Deadly Fire At Army Ammo Depot In Chad's Capital

A deadly fire erupted at a huge military ammunition depot in Chad's capital N'Djamena, sending powerful explosions into the night sky and shaking buildings miles from the blast.

International Business Times · Jun 19, 2024

Deadly blaze at military ammunition depot in Chad's capital

A fire at a military ammunition depot in Chad's capital N'Djamena triggered a series of blasts on Tuesday night, Foreign Affairs Minister Koulamallah Abderaman said, with witnesses saying at least one person was killed and several wounded.

France 24 · Jun 19, 2024

Starving to death is as scary as the war for Sudanese refugees in Chad

The looming famine in Sudan is pushing thousands of civilians from Darfur to flee to Chad, say refugees and aid groups.

Al Jazeera · Jun 18, 2024

Russia's Lavrov wraps up Africa tour in Chad

In tonight's edition: Russia's foreign minister arrives in Chad on the last leg of his Africa tour, which has been marked by strong anti-Western sentiment. Also, at the Korea-Africa summit in Seoul, South Korea announces plans to ramp up rice production in Africa. And we head to Cameroon, where Penja…

France 24 · Jun 6, 2024

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International Business Times · Jun 5, 2024

Russia's Lavrov Takes Anti-western Tour To Chad

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday arrived in Chad, the last leg of a tour of African nations marked by strong anti-Western sentiment and the promise of greater military backing against jihadists.

The Conversation · Jun 3, 2024

Chad’s Mahamat Deby doubles down on authoritarian rule in wake of election victory

The official results of Chad’s presidential elections in May 2024 confirmed the long-term consolidation of power by Mahamat Déby.

Al Jazeera · Jun 3, 2024

The world’s neglecting vulnerable displaced people. Here’s where it’s worst

A report by the Norwegian Refugee Council says nine out of the 10 countries on the list are African.

Al Jazeera · May 24, 2024

Chad’s Deby sworn in as president as Allamaye Halina named new PM

Inauguration of Mahamat Idriss Deby follows disputed election and marks an end to three years of military rule.

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The Independent UK · May 23, 2024

Chad swears in president after disputed election, ending years of military rule

Chad has sworn in Mahamat Deby Itno as the president on Thursday after holding elections earlier this month, completing a disputed transition to democratic rule after he seized power three years ago

Radio France Internationale · May 22, 2024

Chadian PM Masra resigns following Déby victory in presidential elections

Chadian Prime Minister Succès Masra has resigned, just over two weeks after his defeat to junta leader Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno in presidential elections.

International Business Times · May 16, 2024

Chad Junta Chief Officially Wins Election

Chad's junta leader General Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno won the African nation's May 6 presidential election with 61 percent of the vote, according to final results announced Thursday.

The Conversation · May 16, 2024

Chad hepatitis E outbreak: how the dangerous liver disease spreads and how it can be treated

The World Health Organization recently announced an outbreak of hepatitis E in the eastern Ouaddai province of Chad. Between January and April 2024, 2,093 suspected hepatitis E cases were reported from two health districts. The Conversation Africa asked Kolawole Oluseyi Akande, a consultant gastroenterologist and hepatologist, to explain the causes,…

The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2024

The Observer view on Sudan’s civil war: a humanitarian disaster we choose to ignore

Ethnic cleansing and war crimes in Darfur have left 25 million people in urgent need, yet the west’s attention is elsewhere

France 24 · May 10, 2024

Chad army deploys in force after junta leader Déby is elected president

Chadian soldiers deployed on Friday in large numbers across several districts of the capital after late-night celebrations marked the presidential election victory of junta leader General Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno.

Radio France Internationale · May 10, 2024

Chad's military ruler Déby wins disputed presidential vote

Chad's interim President Mahamat Idriss Déby has been declared the official winner of the 6 May presidential elections with over 61 percent of the vote, according to provisional results released Thursday, extending his family's decades-long grip on power.

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