Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Chadian rebels detained over killing of ex-president Déby

Déby

Chadian court sentences 400 rebels to life sentences. For the murder of former President Idriss Déby. Including terrorism, undermining national security. More than 400 rebels were given life sentences by a Chadian court on Tuesday for the murder of former President Idriss Déby. Following skirmishes with separatists in the country’s north, the former president passed … Read more

Chad opposition leaders get one-year suspended terms

Chad

Six opposition leaders were arrested after violent anti-French protests. They were also fined 10 million CFA francs or approximately 15,000 euros. Armed groups warned that the trial further compromises the national dialogue. Six opposition leaders arrested after violent anti-French protests in N’Djamena were sentenced to one year in prison suspended on Monday, Chad’s public prosecutor … Read more

Chad trades union calls strike over opposition arrests

Chad

Chad’s leading union group On Tuesday called for an indefinite strike beginning on Wednesday in order to demand the immediate release of six opposition activists detained following violent anti-France protests. The Union of Unions of Chad (UST), which represents public and private sector workers, announced in a statement that it had “decided to stage an … Read more

Arrests in Chad after violent anti-France demo

Chad

Five people were arrested in Chad on Monday following violent protests against France, which demonstrators accused of supporting the country’s military junta. Seven Total petrol stations were attacked, and a dozen police officers were injured in the unrest that erupted in the capital N’Djamena on Saturday, according to a police official who spoke on condition … Read more

Economic woes top Chadian fears on junta’s first anniversary

Economic

A yr ago, the West African kingdom of Chad became greatly surprised whilst its 30-year leader, Idriss Deby Itno died from wounds after main an operation against rebels. But for many Chadians, the big fear these days seems much less than USA political destiny underneath Deby’s 38-12 months-vintage son, General Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, than … Read more

Hunger blights the future of newborns in Chad

newborns in Chad

N’Djamena (Capital of Chad) – Her tiny mouth is constantly open, trying to suck in air. Adama Assan is four months old, but tips the scales at a pitiful 3.3 kilograms (7.3 pounds) — not even the average weight at birth of a typical newborn in Europe. “Normally, a baby of her age would weigh six … Read more