Chad

Around 40 killed in attack on Chad military base, presidency says

The Lake Chad region has been repeatedly attacked by insurgencies including by Islamic State in West Africa and Boko Haram, which erupted in northeast Nigeria in 2009 and spread to the west of Chad.

28 October 2024, 13:14 IST

Around 40 killed in attack on Chad military base, presidency says

28 October 2024, 13:14 IST

River in flood-hit Chad's capital surges to record level

West and Central Africa's annual monsoon has swept parts of the region with above-average downpours this rainy season, triggering widespread floods.

10 October 2024, 04:15 IST

River in flood-hit Chad's capital surges to record level

10 October 2024, 04:15 IST

Chad's PM Succes Masra resigns after disputed election; Mahamat Idriss Deby confirmed winner

Masra, a staunch opponent of the junta, who seized power in April 2021, was appointed prime minister of the transitional government in January, in a move to appease the Opposition.

22 May 2024, 10:48 IST

Chad's PM Succes Masra resigns after disputed election; Mahamat Idriss Deby confirmed winner

22 May 2024, 10:48 IST

Chad Election 2024: All you need to know

Chad is a landlocked, arid country of 18 million people in Central Africa. Despite its wealth of natural resources, it is one of the world’s poorest nations.

30 April 2024, 04:57 IST

Chad Election 2024: All you need to know

30 April 2024, 04:57 IST

Chad opposition leader Yaya Dillo killed in shooting, prosecutor says

The violence flared amid tensions ahead of a presidential election set for May and June that could return the Central African state to constitutional rule three years after the military seized power.

29 February 2024, 13:48 IST

Chad opposition leader Yaya Dillo killed in shooting, prosecutor says

29 February 2024, 13:48 IST

Chad government says several people killed during unrest

The violence comes amid tensions ahead of a presidential election set for May and June that could return the Central African state to constitutional rule three years after military authorities seized power.

28 February 2024, 15:29 IST

Chad government says several people killed during unrest

28 February 2024, 15:29 IST

Chad holds divisive post-coup constitutional referendum

The military authorities have called the vote as a vital stepping-stone to elections next year - a long-promised return to democratic rule after they seized power in 2021 when President Idriss Deby was killed on the battlefield during a conflict with insurgents.

17 December 2023, 10:33 IST

Chad holds divisive post-coup constitutional referendum

17 December 2023, 10:33 IST

10 killed in new clashes in southern Chad

Tensions are historically rooted in rivalry over land

27 May 2023, 09:46 IST

10 killed in new clashes in southern Chad

27 May 2023, 09:46 IST

Sudan becomes battleground for foreign fighters

Sudan's army chief has accused the rival RSF of recruiting fighters from troubled neighbours, including 'mercenaries from Chad, the Central African Republic and Niger'

14 May 2023, 13:54 IST

Sudan becomes battleground for foreign fighters

14 May 2023, 13:54 IST

Chad jails 400 rebels for life after ruler's death

The trial opened last month behind closed doors at Klessoum prison, 20 kilometres (12 miles) southeast of the capital

21 March 2023, 15:49 IST

Chad jails 400 rebels for life after ruler's death

21 March 2023, 15:49 IST