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Algeria and Chad cement stategic partnership with raft of bilateral deals

Chad and Algeria have signed more than 30 agreements focusing heavily on economic cooperation in the energy sector, with Chadian president hailing a political will to move "from a traditional friendship to a new-generation strategic partnership".

Radio France Internationale

Macron hosts Chadian President Déby for talks aimed at resetting ties

Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno is set to visit Paris on Thursday, where he will meet French President Emmanuel Macron in a sign of improving relations between the two countries after more than a year of tension.

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France hands over last base in Chad but denies end to military ties

French forces have withdrawn from Chad after 65 years, although France maintains that military cooperation will continue.

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At least 19 die in Chad during gunfight at presidential palace

The Chadian capital N'Djamena was on alert on Thursday after 19 people died during clashes between security forces and gunmen in the presidential complex.

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France launches embezzlement inquiry into Chad's President Mahamat Idriss Déby

French prosecutors have ordered an inquiry into allegations that Chad's president embezzled public funds for a shopping spree on luxury clothing from Paris.

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Chadian PM Masra resigns following Déby victory in presidential elections

Chadian Prime Minister Succès Masra has resigned, just over two weeks after his defeat to junta leader Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno in presidential elections.

Radio France Internationale

More control, less deniability: what next for Russia in Africa after Wagner?

Moscow has stricter say over efforts to influence since Yevgeny Prigozhin’s death as western militaries exit the Sahel

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Opposition cries foul over ‘dynastic dictatorship’ as Chad goes to polls

Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno widely expected to win poll as observers voice doubts over electoral process

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Junta leader Déby eyes grip on power in Chad's presidential election

Following three years of military rule, Chadians will cast their ballots in presidential elections on Monday, with General Mahamat Idriss Déby poised to consolidate the family dynasty.

Radio France Internationale

Chad leader tries to step out of his battle-tested father’s shadow

With elections looming, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno hopes to prove he is worthy of his inherited position amid reports voting will be rigged

The Guardian - UK

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

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.…

Radio France Internationale

Chad awaits results from referendum hoped to chart path for civilian rule

As Chad awaits the provisional results of last Sunday's referendum on a new constitution, the transitional government and its opponents have been exchanging claims and counter-claims over how many voters participated across the country, following opposition calls for a boycott of the polls.

Radio France Internationale

Saudi Crown Prince Receives Message from President of Chad

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received on Sunday a message from Chad’s President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno. The message tackled the bilateral relations that bind their countries and peoples and ways to bolster joint cooperation. The message was received by Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan…

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A Narrow Escape, a Massacre, an Invite to Washington

U.S. officials hatched a plan to smuggle Chad’s pro-democracy leader to safety—while Washington planned to fete his tormentor.

France 24

Mental Health Awareness Day: issue still stigmatised in Africa

In tonight's edition: Africa faces several challenges in offering support to those suffering from mental health disorders. However, many countries are starting to invest more in the issue. Also, General Mahamat Idriss Déby has been sworn in as president of Chad's second transitional government. And our reporters meet those who…

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Chad is making a huge effort to find peace: Chadians aren't convinced it will work

The normally quiet airport at the Chadian capital N’Djamena was recently inundated with internationally well-known arrivals.

The Conversation

How Chad's involvement in peace missions held back democracy back home

Troop contributions to international interventions by authoritarian states pose a puzzle. On the one hand, participation in such interventions indicates support for a liberal-cosmopolitan order that entails the protection of human rights at an international level. On the other, authoritarian regimes deny these rights to their own citizens.

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