News as at May 6, 2024, 8:11 pm
Chad Votes in First Sahel Presidential Poll Since Wave of Coups
- [RFI] Chadians go to the polls on Monday three years after their military leader seized power, in the first presidential election in Africa's Sahel region since a wave of coups.
Junta Leader Déby Eyes Grip On Power in Chad's Presidential Election
- [RFI] Following three years of military rule, Chadians will cast their ballots in presidential elections on Monday, with General Mahamat Idriss Déby poised to consolidate the family dynasty.
Averting the Risk of Post-Transition Instability
- [Crisis Group] Chadians will soon elect a new president, concluding a three-year political transition that will almost certainly see the incumbent Mahamat Déby Itno retain power. In this Q&A, Crisis Group experts Enrica Picco and Charles Bouëssel examine the issues at stake and the possible threats to the country's stability after the vote.
Chad Election - Disillusionment High Among Voters
- [DW] Chadians head to the polls on Monday to end three years of transition government. However, morale is low in the African country and hopes for true change and renewal are dim.
Sudanese Refugee Children Continue Pursuing Their Dreams in Farchana Refugee Settlement in Chad
- [UNHCR] Over 1,300 Sudanese uprooted children cling to their dreams through education. The Al Tadamoun primary school stands as a testament to their resilience, offering a beacon of hope amidst the harsh realities of refugee life.
State Department Speaks on U.S. Soldiers Leaving Chad
- [State Department] Department Press BriefingVedant Patel, Principal Deputy SpokespersonWashington, D.C.April 25, 2024
Chad's Election Outcome Already Seems Set - 4 Things Mahamat Déby Has Done to Stay in Power
- [The Conversation Africa] Chad's presidential election campaigns officially kicked off on Sunday 14 April 2024 in the capital city, N'Djamena.
U.S. 'Reviews' Security Operations Ahead of Chad's Presidential Poll
- [The Herald] Chad has reportedly asked American troops to stop activities at an air base near the capital of N'Djamena.
Chad's Junta Leader Orders Military Crackdown After Opposition Calls for Election Boycott
- [VOA] Yaounde, Cameroon -- In response to growing campaign violence, Chad's transitional president, General Mahamat Idriss Deby, has ordered his military to arrest angry civilians and make sure peace reigns in the run-up to the May 6 presidential election and afterwards. Opposition and civil society groups, which have called for a boycott of the vote, which they dismiss as a sham, acknowledge that some civilians have attacked members of the Deby's campaign team.
Japan Supports WFP Emergency Response to Crisis-Affected Populations in Chad
- [WFP] N'djamena -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of approximately US$ 7.6 million (JPY 1.1billion) from the Government of Japan to support the Chadian Government emergency response to crisis-affected communities in Chad. This new funding will enable WFP to continue providing lifesaving food and nutrition assistance to 92,100 people among the most vulnerable refugees, returnees, internally displaced persons, and host communities. The food commodities especially cereals and iodized salt
Chad's Opposition Says Deby Jumping the Gun On Presidential Campaigning
- [VOA] Yaounde, Cameroon -- Opposition candidates are accusing Chad's military ruler, General Mahamat Idriss Deby, of flouting election rules and launching his campaign before the official starting date of April 14.
Kidnappings in Chad Could Spark Regional Security Crisis
- [Premium Times] The Chad-Cameroon-CAR border area is a powder keg of crime that needs swift action from all three governments.
Pieter Coetzé Edges Out Chad Le Clos in Tightly Contested Day Two of SA Champs
- [Daily Maverick] Chad le Clos put all his eggs in the 100m freestyle basket, opting out of his favoured 200m butterfly event on Tuesday evening, but still fell short of 19-year-old sensation Pieter Coetzé.