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Tchad denies civilian casualties in anti-jihadist military strikes N’Djamena firmly rejects UN allegations of civilian harm in operations against Boko Haram. Government pushes back on UN allegations The Chadian government has strongly rebutted claims by the United Nations suggesting that civilian lives were lost during recent military operations against Boko Haram in the Lake Chad […]
The long-awaited decision has been made. Meeting in Abidjan for its inaugural national congress, the Parti des peuples africains-Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI) formally reappointed Laurent Gbagbo as its president. The announcement came on May 14, 2026, marking the 81-year-old former head of state’s return to leadership of the party he founded in October 2021, following his […]
The Chadian government has vehemently dismissed allegations from the United Nations concerning civilian fatalities during aerial operations targeting Boko Haram within the Lake Chad basin. Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, May 14, officials demanded concrete evidence and extended an invitation for an independent investigative mission to visit the region. Earlier, on Sunday, the […]
Société Au Sénégal, six femmes sur dix victimes de désinformation genrée, selon un rapport Plus de 60% des femmes sénégalaises interrogées dans une étude d’Article 19 et Polaris asso déclarent avoir été ciblées par des campagnes de désinformation axées sur leur corps, leur sexualité et leur vie privée plutôt que sur leurs idées […]
The Senegal is not backing down in its standoff with global oil giants. Khadim Bamba Diagne, Permanent Secretary of the Strategic Orientation Committee for Oil and Gas, made headlines at the Africa CEO Forum by declaring that Dakar is prepared to explore every legal avenue—including international arbitration—to renegotiate contracts with BP and Woodside. Diagne emphasized […]
The government of Chad has taken decisive action against environmental violations by temporarily halting the operations of a major Chinese petroleum company in mid-August. The suspension followed findings that the firm’s activities contravened the country’s stringent environmental regulations. In response to the incident, the Chadian Minister of Petroleum announced the initiation of a comprehensive audit […]
Tchad Chad and China forge stronger bonds through cultural exchange The national final of the Chinese language competition in Chad solidifies deep cultural and academic connections between Chad and China, marking a vibrant six-year partnership through the Confucius Institute. — 3 min de lecture Partager The national final of the global Chinese language competition, an […]
N’Djamena witnessed a significant step forward in regional development this Thursday as Algeria and Chad formally entered into an agreement designed to streamline and expedite collaborative infrastructure and public works initiatives. This latest accord is poised to significantly bolster the existing partnership between Algeria and Chad, propelling the swift implementation of commitments initially established in […]
The political climate in Chad is heating up as opposition forces raise the alarm over escalating tensions. In a press briefing held in N’Djamena on Wednesday, the political party Les Patriotes—a member of the former Groupe de Concertation des Acteurs Politiques (GCAP)—highlighted what it describes as a tightening grip by authorities, accompanied by judicial proceedings […]
Algeria and Chad forge new infrastructure partnership in N’Djamena In a significant move to strengthen bilateral relations, Algeria and Chad have formalized a landmark agreement in N’Djamena that will fast-track critical public works and infrastructure projects. The accord, signed on the sidelines of high-level diplomatic discussions, builds on commitments established during meetings held in April, […]
Chad and Turkey forge security tech alliance The Republic of Chad and Turkey are actively exploring an advanced technological collaboration, primarily focused on enhancing national security, bolstering cybersecurity defenses, and creating significant opportunities for the nation’s youth, spearheaded by IF Elektronik Ltd. On May 14, 2026, a significant meeting took place as Chad’s Ministry of […]
Algeria-Chad Landmark agreement signed for 40 MW power plant in N’Djamena In Algiers, a significant agreement was recently formalized between Algeria and Chad. Mourad Adjal, Algeria’s Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, joined his Chadian counterpart, Passalé Kanabé Marcelin, Minister of Water and Energy, to sign a pact for the construction of a 40-megawatt electricity […]