Chad

DRC Seeks Chad’s Military Support Against M23 Rebels

The Democratic Republic of Congo, according to Reuters, has formally requested military assistance from Chad to combat the escalating insurgency by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in its eastern provinces. A Chadian official and a source from the Congolese presidency confirmed the request, following a meeting between Congo’s Minister of Regional Integration and Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno on Tuesday.

20 February, 2025 20

Uncategorized

Chadian Security Foils Attempted Attack on Presidential Compound

A group of two dozen armed individuals attempted an attack on Chad’s presidential compound overnight but were neutralized by security forces, the public prosecutor revealed on Thursday. According to Reuters, gunfire erupted near the president’s office in N'Djamena on Wednesday night as the military cordoned off surrounding streets. The government later announced that the attempt to destabilize the country had been thwarted, assuring that the situation was under control. […]

10 January, 2025 9

Africa

Chad ends military cooperation with France

The military junta in Chad has announced an end to military cooperation between the country and France. Tesem Akende reports. Aljazeera further reports that Foreign Minister Abderaman Koulamallah described France as "a key partner" but emphasised that Chad has now "matured and become a sovereign state that fiercely protects its independence." The announcement came on Thursday, just hours after French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot's visit. While Chad has […]

2 December, 2024 24

Africa

Chad Terminates Military Cooperation With France

The military junta in Chad has announced an end to military cooperation between the country and France. Tesem Akende reports.

2 December, 2024 18

Africa

Sudan Extends Use of Chad Border Crossing to Aid Famine-Stricken Areas

Sudan’s sovereign council announced an extension for using the Adre border crossing with Chad. Reuters says this is a crucial for delivering food and supplies to famine-threatened areas in Darfur and Kordofan. Over 25 million people in Sudan face severe hunger, with parts of Darfur already experiencing famine due to ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and paramilitary forces.

14 November, 2024 19

Business / Economics

13 November 2024 Morning Biz News: Key Business Developments

In this edition of Biz News, we bring you a round-up of some key business developments from across the region and globally, with a focus on growth, innovation, and sustainability. Nictus Holdings Expands with Walvis Bay Acquisition Nictus Holdings Group of Companies has recently announced a significant acquisition: the Build IT branch in Walvis Bay. This move marks a key milestone in the company’s expansion strategy, reinforcing its […]

13 November, 2024 15

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Oshiwambo

Aakwiita ya Chad 40 oya dhipagwa uusiku wa piti kaaponokeli inaa tseyika

Aaponokeli inaaya tongololwa oya dhipaga aakwiita 40 pethimbo lyoshiponokela uusiku wa piti kokamba yopakwiita muutokelo wa Chad. Ombelewa yomupresitend ohela oyati omupresitend Mahmat Deby Itno okwa talelepo okamba mo Barkaram moshitopolwa Lake ongula yonena,noku tseyitha etamekitho lyoshikonga oku konga aaponokeli. Chad uule thimbo okwa kala ta kondjitha uukulo muutokelo woshilongo,pooha noongamba na Nigeria. Onzonkundana yo Africa news oya lopota kutya inashi yela kutya olye a ningi oshiponokela,ashike iiponokela yonakuziyiwa moshitopolwa […]

29 October, 2024 20 4 4

Africa

France reducing military presence in West, Central Africa to 600 troops: sources

By Daphné BENOIT France is planning to reduce its military presence in West and Central Africa to around 600 troops in line with President Emmanuel Macron's plans to limit the French military footprint in the region, three sources told AFP. In February 2023, Macron announced "noticeable reduction" of French troop presence in Africa, as anti-French sentiment is running high in some former colonies and countries […]

17 June, 2024 71

Africa

Displaced by violent conflict: the world’s most neglected crises are in Africa – six essential reads

By Kagure Gacheche, The Conversation The Norwegian Refugee Council recently released a report highlighting the 10 most neglected displacement crises in the world in 2023. Nine of the 10 countries are in Africa – the only non-African country on the list is Honduras in central America. Neglect, according to the council, is characterised by a lack of media coverage, inadequate humanitarian funding and insufficient […]

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