01

Jul

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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10

May

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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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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07

Apr

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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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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04

Feb

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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03

Jun

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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