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Chad Reaches Agreement on Debt Plan With Creditors
Chad has reached agreement on a debt plan with creditors, including Swiss commodities trader Glencore, finance minister Tahir…
Chadian Leader Accuses ‘Foreign Powers’ of Supporting Recent Protests
Chadian leader Idriss Deby has slammed recent protests experienced in the country terming them insurrection with foreign support.…
Security Forces in Chad Fire Tear Gas at Pro-Democracy Protesters
Security forces in Chad on Thursday used force to disperse a banned protest calling for a quicker transition…
Chad Declares State of Emergency After Flood Displaces Over a Million
President of Chad, Mahamat Idriss Deby declared a state of emergency on Wednesday over flooding that is affecting…
Chadian Military Leader Appoints Opposition Politician as Prime Minister
Chadian junta leader Mahamat Idriss Déby has appointed opposition politician Saleh Kebzabo as the new Prime Minister just…
Climate Disaster in Chad Leaves Record 2.1 Million People Starving
Severe climate disaster, drought followed by the worst floods in 30 years have led to rocketing food prices…
Chad Foreign Minster Resigns Ahead of Election Talk
The interim Foreign Affairs Minister in Chad, Mahamat Zene Cherif has said he was stepping down because of…
Clashes Between Artisanal Gold Miners in Chad Leaves 100 Dead
More than 100 people have been reported killed in clashes between artisanal gold miners in northern Chad. The…
One Year After Déby’s Death, Peace & Democracy Remain Elusive in Chad
Since seizing power after the sudden death of former leader Idriss Déby last year, the ruling Chadian military…
IMF Approves $570Million Credit Facility for Chad
The International Monetary Fund approved a three-year extended credit facility worth $570 million for Chad, the Fund said…