Chad will hold an election next month meant to end three years of military rule. Interim President Mahamat Idriss Deby, kicked off his presidential campaign ... Show more reut.rs/3JkkgIQ
An opposition figure in Chad was likely shot at point-blank range, according to forensics experts, calling into question the official version of events that ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/africa/chad-opposition-figure-was-likely-shot-point-blank-range-experts-say-2024-04-08/
Chad at a crossroads: turmoil and transition in the heart of the Sahel: The West African nation is at a tipping point as it grapples with a refugee influx not ...
mg.co.za/thought-leader/opinion/2024-04-10-chad-at-a-crossroads-turmoil-and-transition-in-the-heart-of-the-sahel/
Chad election: Campaigns start as opposition candidates lament violations | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/06/chad-election-campaigns-start-as-opposition-candidates-lament-violations/
AU appoints Adama Dieng as special envoy to combat genocide, mass atrocities in Africa
nation.africa/africa/news/au-appoints-adama-dieng-as-special-envoy-to-combat-genocide-mass-atrocities-in-africa-4582382
Chad's Junta Leader Orders Military Crackdown Ahead of Elections: Amid increasing electoral violence, the country's Transitional President General Mahamat ...
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Chad’s Closed Election Pits Leader Against Own Prime Minister: Chad’s interim president Mahamat Deby, who seized power after his father’s death ...
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Chad's Opposition Says Deby Jumping the Gun On Presidential Campaigning: Opposition candidates are accusing Chad's military ruler, General Mahamat Idriss ...
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Chad interim president Deby and PM cleared for presidential election: Chad's Constitutional Council on Sunday cleared 10 candidates for this year's long-awaited ...
reuters.com/world/africa/chad-interim-president-deby-pm-cleared-presidential-election-2024-03-24/
The African Union chief Moussa Faki Mahamat on Saturday accused Israel of "the mass killing of Palestinians" and urged an international probe after ... Show more
Authorities in Chad have approved 10 candidates for this year's presidential election but barred two strong opponents of the military government from running ... Show more www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/24/chad-main-opposition-figures-barred-as-leaders-cleared-for-election
At the end of a chaotic week in Chadian politics, interim leader Mahamat Idriss Deby, who seized power following his father's death in 2021 ... Show more reut.rs/49Coyqn
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 ...
rfi.fr/en/africa/20240310-concerns-mount-ahead-of-chad-elections-after-death-of-main-junta-opponent
Chad's interim leader Deby confirms plan to run for president: Chad's interim President Mahamat Idriss Deby said on Saturday he plans to run in this year's ...
reuters.com/world/africa/chads-interim-leader-deby-confirms-plan-run-president-2024-03-02/
Chad's junta-appointed PM Succes Masra announces presidential bid: Chad's junta-appointed prime minister on Sunday said he would contest May 6 presidential ...
france24.com/en/africa/20240310-chad-s-junta-appointed-pm-succes-masra-announces-presidential-bid
With only eight weeks before Chadians vote, security forces are clamping down on President Deby's political opponents.The killing of Chad's opposition ... Show more www.dw.com/en/chads-opposition-under-siege-before-elections/a-68450630
Chad opposition leader killed in army attack on party headquarters, govt says: A leading opponent of Chad's ruling junta chief has died in an army assault on his ...
france24.com/en/africa/20240229-chad-opposition-leader-killed-in-army-attack-on-party-headquarters
Several killed in attack on Chad's intelligence services office in capital, says government
france24.com/en/africa/20240228-several-killed-in-attack-on-chad-s-intelligence-services-office-in-capital-says-government
AU Commission chairperson Moussa Faki condemns the murder of over 100 Palestinians who were queueing for humanitarian aid in Gaza, calls for immediate probe ... Show more
AU Commission chief urges action on Africa instability: War in Sudan and instability in the Democratic Republic of Congo are priorities for the bloc's summit.
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Azimio leader Raila Odinga welcomes push to have him replace Moussa Faki as AU Commission chairperson, promises social economic change in the region if elected
African Union Commission chief Moussa Faki Mahamat has voiced concern about the political crisis in Senegal but said he hoped "free and transparent" ... Show more
Moussa Faki tells foreign powers to 'stay off' African affairs: African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson, Moussa Faki, has advised foreign powers to ...
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Political tremors in Chad are felt much further afield: The Sahel, a region stretching 4,000 miles along the southern fringe of the Sahara ...
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Chad opposition leader killed in foiled state attack: Local media reports indicate government forces had killed opposition leader Yaya Dillo.
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/-top-chadian-opposition-leader-killed-in-clashes-with-forces-4540578
New panel on Sudan offers peace resolutions but faces multiple obstacles: Can the African Union’s new high-level panel succeed where other diplomatic efforts ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-22-new-panel-on-sudan-offers-peace-resolutions-but-faces-multiple-obstacles/
AU Commission chairperson Moussa Faki calls for de-escalation of tension in Eastern DRC, insists there will be no military solutions to problems within Africa.
Chad Expects Some 20 Candidates to Compete With Military Ruler in Elections: Officials in Chad say close to 20 candidates will be challenging military ruler ...
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Chad to hold presidential vote on May 6 to end junta rule: Mahamat Deby Itno had promised to hand power back to civilians and organise elections within 18 months ...
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African leaders condemn Israel’s offensive in Gaza: Rolling coverage of the international stories of interest to our readers
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OPPOSITION LEADER Raila Odinga declares interest in the African Union Commission chairmanship; Moussa Faki's term ends in February 2025.
'Bleak picture': AU leaders urged to tackle litany of crises: African leaders were urged Saturday to step up and tackle the myriad conflicts and ...
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AU Summit drama raises questions on whether bloc is reforming : The Summit did not fit the bill in terms of delving into and adopting meaningful policy actions.
nation.africa/africa/news/au-summit-drama-raises-questions-on-whether-bloc-is-reforming--4544870
African Union urges cease-fire in Sudan during Ramadan: Truce could help facilitate dispatch of humanitarian aid to civilian populations ...
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Ethiopia-Somalia tensions boil over at AU summit: Somalia's foreign ministry said in a statement that the government "strongly condemns the provocative attempt ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/ethiopia-somalia-tensions-boil-over-at-au-summit-4528538
Africa: The African Union Is Weak Because Its Members Want It That Way - Experts Call for Action On Its Powers
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#WorldOfAfrica | Chad unexpectedly announces return to presidential elections, expected to take place on May 6. General Mahamat Idriss Deby one of the major contenders ... Show more #ChadElections #ChadPolls
It is high time the AU takes a firm stance against Ethiopia’s aggressions — #AJOpinion by Tafi Mhaka.
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Chad's transition president orders crackdown after deadly attack on national security agency
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Kenya must put forward its best and ablest for AU Commission: Certainly, Kenya has no shortage of able and experienced candidates for the powerful AU seat.
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Raila Odinga's hidden card in deal for top African Union Commission job: Sources say shuttle diplomacy well underway to ensure Mr Odinga wins the coveted ...
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The political orphans and beneficiaries in Raila AU job quest: Azimio leader's possible exit from local politics may hurt many politicians.
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How AU bid affects Raila Odinga, Azimio’s political game: Mr Odinga says, having worked in the AU before, he is at a vantage position to serve the continent.
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What you need to keep an eye on at African Union Heads of State & Govt Summit 2024
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Postponed elections: Senegal's democracy on trial : On Tuesday, Senegal’s parliament controversially extended the term of President Macky Sall.
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Promise of New Chapter Fades As Junta Strengthens Before Elections: Analysis - It's been three years since Chad's former president Idriss Déby Itno died ...
allafrica.com/stories/202402050044.html
🔴 African Union chief Moussa Faki Mahamat has welcomed the ICJ’s interim ruling on Israel’s war in Gaza, saying it 'upholds the respect of international law ... Show more aje.io/3yd8ri
Quick Glance: Israeli Conflict: 113 Days of Key Events
- UN court orders Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza; US and UK conduct attacks on Houthi targets.
- Yemen’s Houthi fighters escalate attacks on Red Sea vessels.
- US military destroys Houthi antiship missile in Yemen aimed at the Red Sea.
- Court in The Hague orders Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza and do more for civilians.
Italy's Meloni opens Africa summit to unveil plan to boost development and curb migration | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/01/29/italys-meloni-opens-africa-summit-to-unveil-plan-to-boost-development-and-curb-migration/
Chad's president meets with Putin in Moscow | Africanews: The president of Chad Idriss Deby met with Russian president Vladimir Putin on Wednesday in Moscow.
africanews.com/2024/01/24/chads-president-meets-with-putin-in-moscow/
Chad names former opposition leader as prime minister for transition government: Succes Masra will serve as Chad's prime minister through the transition to ...
pbs.org/newshour/world/chad-names-former-opposition-leader-as-prime-minister-for-transition-government
AU calls for immediate end to Gaza war as UN questions legitimacy : “The African Union also demands for immediate implementation of the two-state solution”
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AU calls for peace between Ethiopia and Somalia after Red Sea deal: AU Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki calls for deescalation of tension between Ethiopia and ...
standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001488320/au-calls-for-peace-between-ethiopia-and-somalia-after-red-sea-deal
Voters in Chad approve constitution in referendum marred by boycotts: Poll promoted as ushering in a democratic era decried as a ‘farce’ as Déby family continues ...
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African Union chief 'welcomes' UN court Gaza ruling: "The ruling upholds the respect of international law and the need for Israel to imperatively ...
newvision.co.ug/articledetails/NV_179852
Russia is ensnaring the Sahel state of Chad: Russia wants to expand its expansion in Africa to Chad. Given the Déby dynasty's decades-long alliance with France ...
nzz.ch/international/russland-umgarnt-den-sahelstaat-tschad-ld.1775947
Chad votes in favour of new constitution backed by military rulers: Referendum held earlier this month has been approved by 86 percent of voters ...
aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/24/chad-votes-in-favour-of-new-constitution-backed-by-military-rulers
AU appeals for calm in Ethiopia-Somalia row: Somalia vowed to defend its territory which it described as an aggression and a blatant assault on its sovereignty ...
punchng.com/au-appeals-for-calm-in-ethiopia-somalia-row/
Chad votes on new constitution ahead of promised end of military rule | Africanews
africanews.com/2023/12/16/chad-votes-on-new-constitution-ahead-of-promised-end-of-military-rule/
Polls open in Chad for vote on new constitution in step towards civilian rule: Chad voters go to the polls on Sunday for a referendum on a new constitution ...
france24.com/en/africa/20231217-polls-open-in-chad-for-referendum-on-new-constitution-in-step-towards-civilian-rule
Chad holds divisive post-coup constitutional referendum: Chad holds a referendum on a new constitution on Sunday that looks unlikely to mend deep divisions ...
reuters.com/world/africa/chad-holds-divisive-post-coup-constitutional-referendum-2023-12-17/
Chad holds referendum on new constitution amid opposition protests: For the voters, the referendum marks a long-awaited return to civilian rule since the April ...
aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/17/chad-holds-referendum-on-new-constitution-amid-opposition-protests
After a new constitution, what's next for Chad?: With the referendum results now confirmed by the nation's top court, Chadians are looking ahead to 2024 ...
dw.com/en/after-a-new-constitution-whats-next-for-chad/a-67851992
Since his ascension to power in April 2021, Chadian leader Mahmat Idriss Deby has been accused of perpetuating himself in power ... Show more aje.io/5cfldj
Chadian referendum: Calls for mass voting amidst controversy | Africanews: A significant portion of the opposition and civil society has vehemently urged a ...
africanews.com/2023/12/18/chadian-referendum-calls-for-mass-voting-amidst-controversy/
Tragic Toll in Chad: Army-Rebel Skirmishes Claim 17: Today, deadly skirmishes erupted in Northern Chad, involving the Chadian Army and FACT rebels ...
riotimesonline.com/tragic-toll-in-chad-army-rebel-skirmishes-claim-17/
Will Chad be the next Western ally in Africa to fall?: Democracy v realpolitik
economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2023/11/23/will-chad-be-the-next-western-ally-in-africa-to-fall
Succes Masra Is New Prime Minister of Chad: Succes Masra, an opposition leader who just returned to Chad from exile, is the new prime minister appointed by the ...
allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00088107.html
Central Africa: Constitutional referendum in Chad aims to consolidate presidential power
zeit.de/politik/ausland/2023-12/verfassung-abstimmung-tschad-opposition
Junta-run Chad opens campaign for key December referendum | Africanews: More than 8.3 million people in the vast but poor Sahel country are called on to vote in ...
africanews.com/2023/11/27/junta-run-chad-opens-campaign-for-key-december-referendum/
Demonstration bloodily repressed in Chad in 2022: general amnesty | Africanews: The military authorities in Chad announced a general amnesty on Thursday ...
africanews.com/2023/11/24/demonstration-bloodily-repressed-in-chad-in-2022-general-amnesty/
Chad junta grants amnesty for ‘Black Thursday’ crackdown perpetrators: Chad's military rulers on Thursday announced a general amnesty ending prosecution and ...
france24.com/en/africa/20231123-chad-junta-grants-amnesty-for-black-thursday-crackdown-perpetrators
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 ...
rfi.fr/en/france/20231222-chad-awaits-results-from-referendum-hoped-to-chart-path-for-civilian-rule
Chad counts votes on new constitution promised by military rulers: It is not very different from the constitution that the military repealed in 2021 ...
newvision.co.ug/articledetails/NV_177131
Chad Holds Divisive Post-Coup Constitutional Referendum to End Military Rule: Chadians began voting on a new constitution in preparation for the 2024 elections ...
allafrica.com/stories/202312190272.html
AUC Chair Moussa Faki renews call to end the conflict in Sudan between Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces, and instead participate in negotiations.
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