Chad

Trump bans nationals from 12 countries, citing security concerns

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Wednesday banning the nationals of 12 countries from entering the United States, saying the move was needed to protect against "foreign terrorists"…

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Congo has asked Chad for military support to help fight rebels

Democratic Republic of Congo has asked Chad for military support to help fight a spiralling insurgency by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in its eastern provinces, a Chadian official and a source…

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Niger coup: List of recent military takeovers in West and Central Africa

By Bate Felix DAKAR, (Reuters) - Niger's removal of President Mohamed Bazoum in a military coup marks the ninth coup or attempted power grab in just over three years in…

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Bodies of 20 migrants found in Libyan desert two weeks after last contact

The bodies of 20 migrants who got lost in the Libyan desert near Chad have been found, the ambulance service said, showing pictures of them lying around a black pick…

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Chad military claims victory over rebels in the north

Chad's military claimed victory in its weeks-long battle with northern rebels that led to the death of President Idriss Deby on the battlefield. However, the rebel group Front for Change…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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FIFA suspends Pakistan, Chad football federations over interference

FIFA has suspended the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) due to third-party interference, as well as the Chadian Football Association (FTFA) with immediate effect due to government interference, football's global governing body…

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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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French fighter jets strike convoy that crossed into Chad from Libya

French fighter jets struck targets in northern Chad on Sunday in support of local troops trying to repel a convoy of unidentified fighters that had crossed the border from Libya,…

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Libya signs agreement to secure joint borders with its southern neighbours

Libya’s Foreign Ministry announced that Libya had signed an agreement with its southern neighboring countries Niger, Chad and Sudan to secure the joint borders against human trafficking and weapons smuggling.…

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