Chad
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 08:53:04 GMTTroops Destroy Scores of Boko Haram Terrorists in Lake Chad, Tumbus, Loses 3 Soldiers
[Vanguard] Elements of Boko Haram Terrorists and their Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) counterparts operating along the fringes of the Lake Chad and the Tumbus met their waterloo when they encountered dogged troops of Sector 3 Operation La...
Mon, 01 Mar 2021 15:37:29 GMTOpposition Chief Flees After Security Operation Kills Two
[RFI] Chadian opposition figure and presidential candidate Yaya Dillo has fled his home, a day after his residence was the scene of violent clashes which left at least two people dead, including the politician's mother.
Mon, 01 Mar 2021 05:54:14 GMTSeveral Killed During Arrest of Opposition Figure
[DW] A former rebel leader said several members of his family, including his mother, were killed. He is planning to participate in the country's presidential election.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 07:06:07 GMTPresident Okays Return of Nigerian Refugees in Cameroon, Niger, Chad
[This Day] President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the gradual return of Nigerian refugees in Cameroon, Niger and Chad to the country from February 27, 2021.
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 14:11:17 GMTHuman Rights Defender Gets 3 Years in Jail for Posting About Déby's Health
[RFI] Chadian rights activist Baradine Berdeï Targuio has been sentenced to three years in prison by the country's criminal court for "violation of the constitutional order", as well as ordered to pay a fine, after posting a message on social media ...
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 07:43:00 GMTCameroon-Chad - Forging Greater Unity Against Terrorism
[Cameroon Tribune] President Paul Biya on February 18, 2021 had State House discussions with the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport of Chad, Ahmad Abakar Adjid.
Sun, 21 Feb 2021 07:18:21 GMTBuhari Appreciates Chad for Backing Nigeria's Fight Against Insurgency
[Daily Trust] President Muhammadu Buhari has hailed the Republic of Chad for what he calls the effective "security back-up" given to Nigeria in fighting insurgency.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 08:12:15 GMTChad - N'djamena Plays Hosts to G5 Sahel Summit
[Cameroon Tribune] For two days, participants are expected to earmark concrete strategies aimed at combating jihadists in the region.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 11:22:53 GMTPresident Akufo-Addo Attends G5 Sahel Summit in Chad
[Ghana Presidency] The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, left Ghana on Monday, 15th February 2021, to attend the 7th Session of the Ordinary Summit of the Heads of State of G5 Sahel, in his capacity as Chairperson of the Authori...
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 16:09:17 GMTN'djamena Summit Should Redefine France-Sahel Cooperation
[ISS] Operation Barkhane has never been this unpopular. A poll conducted in early January 2021 by the French Institute of Public Opinion (IFOP) revealed that 51% of France's population no longer support the military intervention in the Sahel. This is...
Sun, 14 Feb 2021 00:01:56 GMTEnding Indecision in the Sahel
[Centre 4s] A G 5 Sahel-France Summit is due to take place on 15 February in Ndjamena, Chad. Eight years after the successful deployment of French troops in Mali, the time has come for the allies to evaluate the situation so as to avoid the crumbling...
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 06:02:41 GMTTensions Rise Over Deby's Presidential Run
[DW] President Idriss Deby has ruled Chad for 30 years. His nomination to run for a sixth term in the April election is inflaming tensions in a country marked by economic woes and frustration with the political elite.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 15:45:52 GMTHelp Girl Child Soldiers Too
[Thomson Reuters Foundation] As world marks Red Hand Day, more attention must be paid to girls recruited by armed groups.