President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria and his Chadian counterpart, Mahamat Idriss Déby-Itno, held a meeting in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to discuss the ongoing crisis in Sudan.
Déby-Itno informed President Buhari that Chad has closed its borders with Sudan. The meeting between the two leaders highlights the regional concern and efforts to address the situation in Sudan, as neighbouring countries are taking measures to mitigate the impact of the crisis.
Confirming the meeting, Bashir Ahmad, the Special Assistant on Digital Communications to President Buhari tweeted:
The closure of the border by Chad is a significant development that could have implications for the movement of people and goods between the two countries.
This meeting underscores the need for coordinated efforts and diplomatic solutions to address the crisis and promote stability in Sudan and the wider region.