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September 17
West Africa: Floods Devastate West and Central Africa
Unprecendented flooding in Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger, Chad, Mali, Ghana and Liberia has triggered humanitarian crises. An estimated four million people — most of them children… Read more »
July 08
Chad: Sudanese Refugees Face New Challenges in Chad
Thousands of people fleeing war in Sudan are facing new crises in neighboring Chad. Amid hunger, illness, abuse, and soaring food prices, aid groups are feeling overwhelmed -- and… Read more »
June 18
Chad: Chad Ammunition Depot Explosion Kills 9, Wounds Dozens More
Chad's government said there was a fire and explosions at an ammunition depot in the capital, N'Djamena. The cause of the deadly blaze was not immediately clear. Read more »
Chad: Fire, Explosions At Chad Ammunition Depot, Govt Says
Chad's government said there was an ongoing fire and explosions at an ammunition depot in the capital, N'Djamena. The cause was not immediately clear. Initial footage appeared to… Read more »
May 10
Chad: Chad Presidential Election - Junta Chief Deby Declared Winner
His father ruled Chad for a generation and now Mahamat Deby Itno has consolidated the family dynasty with victory in the presidential election. Read more »
Chad: Junta Chief Deby Declared Winner of Presidential Vote
His father ruled Chad for a generation and now Mahamat Deby Itno has consolidated the family dynasty with victory in the presidential election. Read more »
May 03
Chad: Chad Election - Disillusionment High Among Voters
Chadians head to the polls on Monday to end three years of transition government. However, morale is low in the African country and hopes for true change and renewal are dim. Read more »
March 06
Chad: Chad's Opposition Under Siege Before Elections
With only eight weeks before the election, security forces are clamping down on President Deby's political opponents. Read more »
March 02
Chad: Chad Junta Leader Deby Itno to Run for President
The interim president has ruled the country since his father died fighting an insurgency in 2021. His main rival, Yaya Dillo, was killed in unclear circumstances earlier this week. Read more »
February 29
Chad: Chad Says Opposition Leader Killed Fighting Security Forces
Chad's state prosecutor has said that Yaya Dillo, leader of an opposition left-wing party, was killed during a gunfight with security forces, after an attack at the country's… Read more »
February 28
Chad: Shooting Heard in Capital After Deadly Attack
Gunfire has been reported in the Chadian capital, close to an opposition party headquarters. Earlier, several people are reported to have died in a clash near Chad's internal… Read more »
December 29, 2023
Chad: After a New Constitution, What's Next for Chad?
With the referendum results now confirmed by the nation's top court, Chadians are looking ahead to 2024 elections and civilian rule. But analysts don't expect much to change for… Read more »
December 14, 2023
Chad: Chad to Hold Controversial Referendum On New Constitution
Chad is set to vote on a contentious constitutional referendum on Sunday that is widely seen as a move to consolidate power by transitional leader Mahamat Deby. Read more »
August 15, 2023
West Africa: Niger's Junta-Installed Prime Minister Visits Chad, 'Open' to Talks
Niger's junta-installed premier has passed on a message of "fraternity" to Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby. ECOWAS and Germany condemned treason charges against ousted… Read more »
May 29, 2023
Africa: Chad Villages Overwhelmed With Sudanese Refugees
As Sudan's warring generals make and break ceasefire agreements, tens of thousands of people continue to flee the country. People from the violence-stricken Darfur region in… Read more »
April 27, 2023
Africa: Sudan Crisis Puts Chad Under Pressure
Chad is hosting more than 1 million people forced to leave their homes, including nearly 400,000 Sudanese refugees. Chad fears the conflict between rival army generals will pile… Read more »
April 20, 2023
Africa: Violence Forces Up to 20,000 People from Sudan to Flee to Chad
Between 10,000 and 20,000 people have fled the Western Darfur region, as violence rages for a sixth day. Battles between forces loyal to the army and the paramilitary group RSF are… Read more »
April 11, 2023
Chad: Germany Expels Chad's Ambassador in Tit-for-Tat Response
Berlin has ordered Chad's ambassador to leave Germany within 48 hours, following a similar demand from Chad's military government last week. "We regret that it had to come to… Read more »
April 08, 2023
Chad: Chad Expels German Ambassador Over 'Impolite' Attitude
In a terse, short statement, Chad's Communication Ministry gave the German ambassador 48 hours to leave the country. Read more »
November 17, 2022
Africa: Russia Pushes Military Diplomacy in Africa Amid Ukraine War
Troop training, arms sales and mercenaries are the pillars of Russia's security support in Africa. But analysts say the war in Ukraine has exposed the risks to African nations of… Read more »
October 26, 2022
Chad: Violence in Chad - Demonstrators Abducted and Tortured
Witnesses say that young demonstrators against the government of interim President Mahamat Deby are being tortured and killed. Deby has extended his stay in power for two years… Read more »
October 21, 2022
Chad: Dozens Killed in Chad 'Repression' of Protests
International condemnation came swiftly after more than 50 people were killed in clashes between security forces and anti-government protesters in Chad. Military rule in the… Read more »
October 20, 2022
Chad: Scores of People Dead in Protests Amid Anger At Junta's Rule
Pro-democracy demonstrators clashed with police in the Chadian capital, N'Djamena, claiming roughly 50 lives. This follows the recent extension of military rule in the country. Read more »
October 17, 2022
Chad: Dialogue Is Crucial, Says New Prime Minister
Chad's junta ruler Mahamat Deby is now interim president and elections are delayed by two more years, In an exclusive interview with DW, new Prime Minister Saleh Kebzabo stresses… Read more »
October 13, 2022
Chad: President Delays Elections and Expands His Powers
With elections pushed back by a further two years, Chad's military ruler Mahamat Deby is set to stay on as president. He's also gained expansive new powers as part of several… Read more »
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