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Chad ruler Mahamat Idriss Deby to create unity government 'in next few days'

Chad's ruler Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno has said a "government of national union" would be created in the coming days to steer the course toward new elections following a forum on the country's future.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 11, 2022

Junta set to stay in power after Chad delays elections by two years

Chad has adopted resolutions that push back democratic elections by two years and allow interim leader Mahamat Idriss Deby to stay in power and be eligible to run for president in the eventual vote.

Reuters · Oct 2, 2022

Chadian rebel pardoned by Egypt ahead of N’djamena dialogue

The release comes on the heels of a pre-negotiation parley held in Doha by Qatar, Chad and more than 300 rebel groups.

Al Jazeera · Sep 15, 2022

Chad and rebels to sign deal after months of talks

Chad's transitional authorities and rebel groups are expected to sign an agreement in Doha on Monday paving the way to a broader national reconciliation dialogue later this month, the Qatari foreign ministry said.

Reuters · Aug 7, 2022

Chad junta leader in Qatar after months of peace deal talks

The head of Chad’s military government has met with the ruling emir of Qatar after months of talks over a possible peace deal between his forces and rebel factions in the African nation

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2022

Chad rebels restart peace-building talks with interim military authorities

Chad rebels said on Friday they would renew their participation in peace-building talks with the interim authorities, after breaking off negotiations last week.

Reuters · Jul 22, 2022

Chad rebels halt peace-building talks with interim military authorities

Chad rebels said on Saturday they would suspend their participation in talks with the government, a move that raises doubt about their involvement in a national dialogue in August that is meant to be a precursor to long-awaited elections.

Reuters · Jul 16, 2022

Chad sets August for national dialogue including armed groups

The national dialogue is the first step towards election after the killing of longtime leader Deby left Chad in crisis.

Al Jazeera · Jul 15, 2022

Chad sets date for national dialogue in August

Chad's government said on Thursday it will hold a national dialogue starting Aug. 20, a precursor to elections promised by interim president Mahamat Idriss Deby when he seized power following his father's death last year.

Reuters · Jul 14, 2022

Chad urges Mali junta to reconsider withdrawal from anti-militant force

Chad's interim president Mahamat Idriss Deby has urged Mali's military junta to reconsider its decision to withdraw from a five-nation military force fighting Islamist militants in the Sahel region.

Reuters · May 20, 2022