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Sudan Conflict Anniversary Marked By Humanitarian Crisis In Chad

Learn about the dire humanitarian crisis in Sudan due to conflict, displacing millions and leaving children vulnerable to malnutrition and lack of education.

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‘Here, there is no future’: ethnic cleansing and fresh atrocities drive exodus of thousands from Darfur

Almost a year since conflict reignited in Sudan, its terrified people are crossing borders to Chad and beyond. An increasing number are trying to reach Europe as food supplies dwindle in the refugee camps and the eyes of the world look elsewhere

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Chad's opposition fears France will maintain status quo after elections

As elections approach in Chad, the country’s civil society fears that nothing will change. The vote should mark the country's transition back to democracy after three years of military government, but the opposition says France, which has a military presence there, has an interest in maintaining the status quo.

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Junta-nominated Chad PM Says To Run For President

Chad's junta-appointed prime minister announced Sunday that he would contest presidential elections set for May 6, just days after incumbent General Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno announced his own candidacy.

International Business Times

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Concerns ahead of Chad elections after death of main opposition figure

The death of Yaya Dillo – the main rival to transitional Chadian president Mahamat Idriss Déby in upcoming elections in May – has deepened the political strife plaguing the country.

Radio France Internationale

Chad interim leader Deby confirms plan to run for president in May

The announcement comes days after the military chief’s main rival was killed in murky circumstances.

Al Jazeera

Chad's interim leader Deby confirms plan to run for president

Chad's interim president Mahamat Idriss Deby says he plans to run in this year's long-awaited presidential race, three days after his chief rival was killed in disputed circumstances..

Radio France Internationale

Chad Junta Chief To Contest May 6 Presidential Vote

Chad junta chief Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno said Saturday he would contest a May 6 presidential election, just three days after his chief rival was killed in murky circumstances.

International Business Times

Chad's transitional leader Déby confirms candidacy for May 6 presidential vote

Chad's transitional president Mahamat Idriss Déby on Saturday confirmed his candidacy for a long-awaited May 6 presidential vote, just three days after his chief rival was killed in murky circumstances.

France 24

Chad Opposition Claims Soldiers 'Executed' Leader

Chad's main opposition party on Friday accused soldiers of having executed its leader "at point blank range" in an assault on its headquarters ahead of a long-promised May election.

International Business Times

Why is Chad boiling over ahead of long-awaited elections — and what’s next?

Opposition party members have been killed or injured as the ruling military government continues a crackdown.

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Chadian opposition leader dies in gun exchange, state prosecutor says

The announcement comes a day after heavy gunfire erupts in N’Djamena near the headquarters of Yaya Dillo’s party.

The Guardian - UK

Sudan’s war leaves deep scars in Geneina, a city of two massacres

People in West Darfur’s capital still step over residue from the bodies of some of the 10,000 dead, and thousands have fled

France 24

Deadly clashes in Chad: Confusion after attack on intelligence office

In tonight's edition: Several people are killed in Chad in an attack on the national security agency’s office. The government blames an opposition party. Also, the ICC orders more than €52 million in reparations for tens of thousands of victims of Ugandan commander Dominic Ongwen, who's serving 25 years in…

International Business Times

Gunfire Near Chad Opposition HQ After Attack On Security Services

Sporadic shots were heard Wednesday in Chad's capital near the headquarters of an opposition party, accused by the government of an overnight attack on the internal security agency's offices which left several dead.

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Al Jazeera

Troops deployed, internet shut down in Chad’s capital amid deadly violence

Security forces surround main opposition party’s headquarters following clashes near Chad’s internal security agency.

International Business Times

Sudan Authorities Block Cross-border Aid To Stricken Darfur

Authorities loyal to the army in war-ravaged Sudan have blocked cross-border aid to the western Darfur region, a move decried by aid workers and the United States.

The Guardian - UK

Army bombings sow more terror in Darfur as rival force cements control

At least 10 killed in latest bombing raid in El Daein as Sudan’s 10-month conflict shows no sign of abating

WEKU

An account from the frontline of 'the largest displacement of children on the planet'

James Elder is a spokesperson for UNICEF — the U.N. agency that provides humanitarian aid to children — and has been visiting the areas on the border of Sudan and Chad.

France 24

Confusion over Kenya's 'visa-free entry' policy

In tonight's edition: Visa or no visa to go to Kenya? President William Ruto advocates for a borderless Africa. But visa-free travel might have a price tag. Also, in an exclusive interview, Chad's interim Prime Minister Succès Masra talks about the need for a united country. Plus, we report on…

Radio France Internationale

Year of elections has Africa poised for political shake-up in 2024

A third of Africa will head to the polls in 2024, with at major issues on the line in at least 18 countries gearing up for an election year. These include coup-hit Mali, Chad and Burkina Faso – if the junta leaders in those countries stay true to their word.…

Al Jazeera

Former Chad opposition leader appointed as PM of transitional government

Succes Masra returned from exile in November after signing a reconciliation agreement with Chad’s military rulers.

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