State Department Speaks on U.S. Soldiers Leaving Chad [press conference]
State Department
Department Press BriefingVedant Patel, Principal Deputy SpokespersonWashington, D.C.April 25, 2024 Read more »
U.S. 'Reviews' Security Operations Ahead of Chad's Presidential Poll
The Herald
Chad has reportedly asked American troops to stop activities at an air base near the capital of N'Djamena. Read more »
Chad's Junta Leader Orders Military Crackdown After Opposition Calls for Election Boycott
VOA
In response to growing campaign violence, Chad's transitional president, General Mahamat Idriss Deby, has ordered his military to arrest angry civilians and make sure peace reigns… Read more »
Chad's Election Outcome Already Seems Set - 4 Things Mahamat Déby Has Done to Stay in Power [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Chad's presidential election campaigns officially kicked off on Sunday 14 April 2024 in the capital city, N'Djamena. Read more »
Chad's Opposition Says Deby Jumping the Gun On Presidential Campaigning
VOA
Opposition candidates are accusing Chad's military ruler, General Mahamat Idriss Deby, of flouting election rules and launching his campaign before the official starting date of… Read more »
Kidnappings in Chad Could Spark Regional Security Crisis [analysis]
Premium Times
The Chad-Cameroon-CAR border area is a powder keg of crime that needs swift action from all three governments. Read more »
Top Boko Haram Commanders Surrender to Nigerian Troops
Daily Trust
The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has said two high-ranking Boko Haram commanders have surrendered to the MNJTF after 15 years of fighting against the troops. Read more »
Chad Junta's Main Opponents Barred From Presidential Election
Daily Trust
Authorities in Chad said on Sunday they had barred 10 candidates, including two fierce opponents of the military regime, from standing in the presidential election on May 6. Read more »
Japan Supports WFP Emergency Response to Crisis-Affected Populations in Chad
WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of approximately US$ 7.6 million (JPY 1.1billion) from the Government of Japan to support the Chadian… Read more »
Pieter Coetzé Edges Out Chad Le Clos in Tightly Contested Day Two of SA Champs [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Chad le Clos put all his eggs in the 100m freestyle basket, opting out of his favoured 200m butterfly event on Tuesday evening, but still fell short of 19-year-old sensation Pieter… Read more »
Cameroon and Chad Government Troops Free Scores of Hostages
VOA
Troops from Chad and Cameroon have freed scores of civilians who were kidnapped for ransom or to fight with jihadist groups on both sides of the two central African states' border. Read more »
U.S. Commits Additional Funding for Humanitarian Assistance of Sudanese Refugees [press conference]
State Department
Digital press briefing with the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Assistant Secretary of State, Julieta Valls Noyes. Assistant Secretary… Read more »
U.S. to Support Ethiopia, Chad Overcome Sudanese Refugee Crisis
Ethiopian Herald
The U.S. Bureau of Population and Refugees announced that it will enhance cooperation with Ethiopia, Chad and other international organizations to alleviate the suffering of… Read more »
Sudanese Conflict Could Impact Relations With Chad - Report
Dabanga
The war that broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan in April last year, could have far-reaching implications… Read more »
Chad's 'Democratic' Transition [blog]
CFR
In assessing Chad's upcoming elections, the junta's actions should speak louder than their words. Read more »