Chad

30

Apr

Chadian army battles rebels in northern town

Chad’s army battled with rebels near the town of Nokou, about 20 km (12 miles) from where former president Idriss Deby was fatally wounded 10 days ago, rebels and the…

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23

Apr

UPDATED: Thousands mourn Chad’s Deby, rebels say their command hit by air strike

Thousands of people gathered in the main square in Chad's capital N'Djamena on Friday for the funeral of President Idriss Deby, whose death while leading his troops against a rebel…

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20

Apr

Chad leader Deby, key Western ally, killed in battle

N'DJAMENA, April 20 (Reuters) - Chad's President Idriss Deby, who ruled his country for more than 30 years and was an important Western ally in the fight against Islamist militants…

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18

Apr

US orders diplomats to leave Chad

The United States has ordered its non-essential staff in Chad to leave the African country as rebel fighters approached the capital on Sunday after early election results showed President Idriss…

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18

Apr

Partial results show Chad’s Deby takes early election lead

Chad President Idriss Deby has taken a strong early lead and appeared poised to extend his three-decade rule, partial provisional results of the April 11 presidential election released by the…

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10

Apr

Chad’s Deby eyes sixth presidential term

Chad’s President Idriss Deby, an ally of Western nations in the fight against Islamist militants, is poised to extend his three-decade rule in Sunday’s election despite mounting signs of popular…

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26

Aug

Chad shuts down border with Libya

The authorities in Chad have closed the borders with Libya, Sudan, and the Central African Republic for security reasons. The Libya Observer reports that Chad’s Minister of Defence, Mahamat Salah…

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