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Chad opposition leader, ex-PM sentenced to 20 years for inciting violence

Succes Masra denies the charges against him, which relate to inter-communal clashes that left dozens dead in May.

Al Jazeera · Aug 9, 2025

Chad's Ex-prime Minister Arrested For 'Inciting Hatred'

Chad's former prime minister and opposition leader Succes Masra was arrested early Friday accused of inciting hatred in connection with deadly clashes in the southwest, the public prosecutor said.

International Business Times · May 16, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2025

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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.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 11, 2025

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.

International Business Times · Jan 11, 2025

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.

Al Jazeera · Jan 9, 2025

Low turnout in Chad parliamentary election boycotted by opposition as military rule ends

Chadians have voted in parliamentary and regional elections that will end the three-year transitional period from military rule but which the main opposition is boycotting

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2024

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Chad votes in first parliamentary election in over a decade: What to know

The Central African nation delayed elections citing financial challenges and the COVID pandemic.

Al Jazeera · Dec 29, 2024

Voting begins in Chad as opposition parties call for election boycott

Opposition parties urge Chadians to boycott the vote, calling it a sham aimed at entrenching the ruling party’s power.

Al Jazeera · Dec 28, 2024

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

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

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.

International Business Times · May 16, 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.

France 24 · May 10, 2024

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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.

International Business Times · May 8, 2024

Chad Opposition Candidate's Party Condemns 'Threats And Violence'

Chadian Prime Minister and presidential candidate Succes Masra's party on Wednesday condemned violence and threats against him and his supporters, and alleged electoral fraud this week.

International Business Times · May 6, 2024

Military-ruled Chad Votes For President In Bloody Transition

Chadians vote for a president on Monday in an election purportedly aimed at ending military rule but dismissed by opponents of junta leader Mahamat Idriss Deby as a fix following violent repression.

International Business Times · May 2, 2024

Chad Ruler's Charge To Vote Triumph Faces Surprise Rival

General Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, proclaimed head of state by Chad's army three years ago, is the favourite to win Monday's presidential election after the junta violently repressed much of the opposition.

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Radio France Internationale · Mar 18, 2024

Chad's opposition fears France will maintain status quo after elections

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.

International Business Times · Mar 10, 2024

Junta-nominated Chad PM Says To Run For President

Chad's junta-appointed prime minister announced Sunday that he would contest presidential elections set for May 6, just days after incumbent General Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno announced his own candidacy.

Al Jazeera · Mar 2, 2024

Chad interim leader Deby confirms plan to run for president in May

The announcement comes days after the military chief’s main rival was killed in murky circumstances.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 2, 2024

Chad's interim leader Deby confirms plan to run for president

Chad's interim president Mahamat Idriss Deby says he plans to run in this year's long-awaited presidential race, three days after his chief rival was killed in disputed circumstances..

International Business Times · Mar 2, 2024

Chad Junta Chief To Contest May 6 Presidential Vote

Chad junta chief Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno said Saturday he would contest a May 6 presidential election, just three days after his chief rival was killed in murky circumstances.

Al Jazeera · Feb 29, 2024

Why is Chad boiling over ahead of long-awaited elections — and what’s next?

Opposition party members have been killed or injured as the ruling military government continues a crackdown.

International Business Times · Feb 28, 2024

Gunfire Near Chad Opposition HQ After Attack On Security Services

Sporadic shots were heard Wednesday in Chad's capital near the headquarters of an opposition party, accused by the government of an overnight attack on the internal security agency's offices which left several dead.

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