Chad
Thu, 03 Jun 2021 04:48:23 GMTAU Balancing Act On Chad's Coup Sets a Disturbing Precedent
[ISS] The compromise decision is unlikely to benefit Chad's citizens or the credibility of the African Union.
Thu, 03 Jun 2021 12:15:19 GMTChad Wooing Angola's Support for Political-Military Stability
[ANGOP] Luanda -- Chad's Transitional Military Council has requested Angola's political and diplomatic support for political-military stability in its country.
Thu, 03 Jun 2021 06:39:04 GMTChad Transitional Council Leader in Luanda
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The leader of Chad's Military Transitional Council, Mahamat Idriss Déby, arrived Wednesday in Luanda for a 48-hour working visit to Angola, during which he will meet with President João Lourenço.
Wed, 02 Jun 2021 08:34:22 GMTLake Chad Basin - Member Countries Chart Peace Avenues
[Cameroon Tribune] External Relations Minister presided the opening of the second regional reflection forum on demobilization, reintegration and reconciliation in the Lake Chad Basin on May 31, 2021.
Wed, 02 Jun 2021 08:34:16 GMTChad - Over 750,000 People Displaced
[Cameroon Tribune] UN office says since the beginning of the year, security attacks and incursions by non-state armed groups have become recurrent forcing the population to flee.
Wed, 02 Jun 2021 07:23:11 GMTChad's Transition Leader Expected in Luanda
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The President of the Transitional Military Council of Chad, Mahamat Idriss Déby, is due to arrive Wednesday morning in Luanda for a working visit.
Tue, 01 Jun 2021 04:46:49 GMTChad Accuses Central African Republic Troops of War Crime
[DW] Chad has accused the CAR army of attacking a military outpost on Chad's side of the border, before killing a number of soldiers.
Tue, 01 Jun 2021 04:22:38 GMTWhy World Leaders' Inconsistency On Coups in Chad and Mali May Spark More Coups in Africa
[Premium Times] While world leaders have condemned the coups in Mali, they have been less critical of the one last month in Chad
Tue, 01 Jun 2021 04:52:20 GMTBuhari Appoints Kingibe As Special Envoy On Chad Basin Region
[Premium Times] Mr Kingibe's appointment follows the resolution of the extraordinary summit of Heads of State and Government of the Lake Chad Basin Commission Member Countries on the situation in Chad on the May 25.
Mon, 31 May 2021 14:25:32 GMTChad Says Killing of Soldiers By CAR Troops Amounts to War Crime
[RFI] The Chadian government has accused the Central African Republic (CAR) of killing six of its soldiers in an attack on an outpost in the south of the country, branding it a "war crime" that could "not go unpunished".
Sun, 30 May 2021 10:58:40 GMTEx-Chad Dictator's Victims Denied Reparations
[HRW] Nairobi -- 5 Years on, No Action on Court Orders in Hissène Habré Case
Fri, 28 May 2021 10:52:22 GMTPresident Gets Message From Chad Council Leader
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Angolan Head of State, João Lourenço, Thursday in Luanda, received a message from the leader of the Chad Transitional Military Council, Mahamat Idriss Deby.
Wed, 26 May 2021 06:31:43 GMTHissène Habré's Victims Continue Fight for Reparations
[HRW] Five Years After Chadian Dictator's Guilty Verdict, Victims Still Await Justice
Wed, 26 May 2021 12:22:55 GMTBuhari Seeks International Support for Peaceful Transition in Chad
[Premium Times] "The need to support the Chadian government to effectively carry out its planned 18-month transition is sacrosanct," Mr Buhari said.
Wed, 26 May 2021 09:05:27 GMTBuhari Rallies Global Support for Chad's Transition Govt
[This Day] President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the international community to support Chad to conclude the transition from military to democratic government in a peaceful manner within the set time of 18 months.
Tue, 25 May 2021 12:31:04 GMTBuhari Presides Over Extraordinary Summit of Lake Chad Basin Commission
[Premium Times] The leaders would be discussing the growing security threats in Sahel and Lake Chad region, political relations and economic ties as well as the situation in Chad.
Mon, 24 May 2021 05:42:55 GMTCalling for a Civilian-Led Transition of Power to a Democratically Elected Government in Chad
[State Department] The United States supports the recommendations of the African Union Peace and Security Council regarding Chad, and we join the African Union and our international partners in calling for a peaceful, timely, and civilian-led transit...
Fri, 21 May 2021 04:53:11 GMTChad - a Test Case for Central Africa's Difficult Transitions
[ISS] The country's unconstitutional transition reflects governance challenges in a region that boasts Africa's longest-serving presidents.
Mon, 24 May 2021 07:47:13 GMTCalling for a Civilian-Led Transition of Power to a Democratically Elected Government
[State Department] The United States supports the recommendations of the African Union Peace and Security Council regarding Chad, and we join the African Union and our international partners in calling for a peaceful, timely, and civilian-led transit...
Tue, 18 May 2021 19:39:18 GMTAmbassador Thomas-Greenfield Remarks at UNSC Briefing on the G5 Sahel Joint Force
[State Department] New York -- Thank you, Mr. President. And let me start by thanking Under-Secretary-General Lacroix, Brigadier* Namata, Ambassador Edrees, and Minister of State Daud for your briefing today
Wed, 19 May 2021 08:15:45 GMTAfrican Union Position Expected
[Cameroon Tribune] This follows the complete examination of recommendations proposed by the fact- finding mission from N'Djamena.
Sat, 22 May 2021 15:56:46 GMTClimate Change and Violence in Africa - No Time to Lose
[ISS] Climate change poses serious security threats in Africa. Global organisations, regional communities and countries are increasingly recognising this fact, but that isn't enough - urgent action is needed.
Sat, 15 May 2021 10:37:22 GMTBuhari Hosts Chadian Interim President, Assures Him of Support
[This Day] President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the Republic of Chad of Nigeria's readiness to help that country stabilise and return to democratic rule within 18 months as promised by its Transitional Military Council President, Lt General Mahamat...
Sat, 15 May 2021 20:37:35 GMTReligious Leaders Remain Mostly Outside the Fray, Unlike Elsewhere in the Sahel
[African Arguments] How have Chad's religious leaders reacted to the dramatic events of April and May? So far, top Muslim and Christian figures have appeared vaguely supportive of the Military Transition Council (CMT) and uneager to rock the boat. In...
Thu, 13 May 2021 08:30:02 GMTLegacy of Gatekeeper Politics Lives On Beyond Déby - and Carries Grave Risks
[The Conversation Africa] Since Chad president Idriss Déby Itno's death in April 2021, Western politicians and security experts have worried about the consequences for regional security and stability. They have voiced knee-jerk support for Déby's s...
Wed, 12 May 2021 04:32:35 GMTDemocracy Takes a Back Seat to Military Might
[ISS] In a rare show of solidarity, Chadians rejected the military junta endorsed by international partners.
Mon, 10 May 2021 12:57:15 GMTArmy Claims Victory Against Northern Rebels After Lengthy Battle
[RFI] Chad's military claimed victory on Sunday in its weeks-long battle with northern rebels that led to the death of President Idriss Déby on the battlefield.
Mon, 10 May 2021 14:21:05 GMTPolitical Situation in Chad - Envoy Solicits Paul Biya'sorientation
[Cameroon Tribune] The Head of State on Friday, 7thMay, grantedaudience to Abdelkerim Idriss Deby Itno, Deputy Director of Civil Cabinet at the Chadian Presidency.
Mon, 10 May 2021 05:40:25 GMTChad's Military Council Seeks Central African States Support
[VOA] Yaounde, Cameroon -- Envoys from Chad's ruling military council are seeking support from its central African neighbors in fighting rebels who they say endanger a smooth return to civilian rule. Chad's delegation told Cameroon's president that w...
Sat, 08 May 2021 15:08:02 GMTIdriss Déby - the Chadian Warrior, Hero of Mali
[African Arguments] Mali's security might not be the first issue that comes to mind when hearing of the passing of Idriss Déby Itno. His death on the battlefield - or at least in proximity, depending on the account - clearly indicates that trouble i...