Tchad denies civilian casualties in anti-Boko Haram strikes
Tchad denies civilian casualties in anti-Boko Haram strikes N’Djamena firmly rejects UN allegations of civilian deaths in Lake Chad operations. N’Djamena defends military operations in Lake Chad region The Chadian government has categorically denied UN allegations of civilian casualties resulting from military strikes against Boko Haram in the Lake ChadContinue Reading
Laurent Gbagbo remains PPA-CI leader amid Côte d’Ivoire political shifts
The long-awaited decision has been made with full solemnity. The Parti des peuples africains-Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI) held its congress in Abidjan, where delegates reappointed Laurent Gbagbo as party president on May 14, 2026. Now 81, the former Ivorian head of state embarks on a new term at the helm ofContinue Reading
Chad refutes un claims over anti-Boko Haram airstrikes
N’Djamena’s government has vehemently dismissed allegations from the United Nations regarding civilian fatalities stemming from airstrikes targeting Boko Haram within the Lake Chad basin. In a press briefing on Thursday, May 14, officials demanded concrete evidence and extended an invitation for an independent investigation team to visit the region. TheContinue Reading
Gendered misinformation plagues women in Senegal and ivory coast
In Senegal and Ivory Coast, women face a disturbing trend: gendered misinformation campaigns that target their bodies, sexuality, and private lives rather than their professional or political ideas. A groundbreaking study, Gendered Misinformation in Senegal and Ivory Coast: Forms, Impact, and Challenges, reveals that 61% of women surveyed in bothContinue Reading
Senegal considers arbitration against oil giants BP and Woodside
Dakar is prepared to take decisive action in its ongoing negotiations with international oil companies. Khadim Bamba Diagne, Permanent Secretary of the Strategic Orientation Committee for Oil and Gas, confirmed that Senegal is not ruling out any legal recourse, including international arbitration, to renegotiate contracts with BP and Woodside Energy.Continue Reading
Chad halts chinese oil firm’s operations over environmental breach
In mid-August, Chad’s government took decisive action against a major Chinese oil company, suspending its operations due to repeated violations of national environmental regulations. The decision, announced by the Minister of Petroleum, sent shockwaves through the industry and prompted immediate calls for stricter oversight. The affected firm, a subsidiary ofContinue Reading
China-Tchad cultural bridge: chinese language contest strengthens ties
Tchad China-Tchad cultural bridge: chinese language contest strengthens ties The national finals of the Chinese language competition in Tchad highlight a growing cultural and academic synergy between Tchad and China, celebrating six years of fruitful collaboration through the Confucius Institute. Khadidja Oumar Abdoulaye May 14, 2026 — 3 min readContinue Reading
Algeria and Chad advance infrastructure cooperation with new deal
Algeria and Chad formalized a landmark agreement on Thursday in N’Djamena, outlining streamlined procedures to fast-track joint infrastructure and public works projects. This landmark deal reinforces the deepening strategic partnership between the two nations and builds on groundwork laid during high-level talks in April. According to a joint statement fromContinue Reading
Tchad political climate alarm raised by opposition party
In a bold move, Chad’s opposition party Les Patriotes has sounded the alarm over the deteriorating political climate in the country. During a press conference held in N’Djamena on Wednesday, the party—an active member of the former Groupe de concertation des acteurs politiques (GCAP)—highlighted what it calls a systematic tighteningContinue Reading
Chad and Algeria strengthen ties with new infrastructure development pact
Algeria-Chad Chad and Algeria strengthen ties with new infrastructure development pact Thursday, May 14, 2026 21:06 In N’Djamena, Algeria and Chad officially formalized a significant agreement on Thursday, designed to streamline the execution of various joint projects. This new pact specifically targets cooperation in public works and infrastructure development, includingContinue Reading
Chad Turkey tech partnership strengthens security and cyber defense
Chad Chad-Turkey Tech Partnership: Securing Borders and Digital Frontiers Chad and Turkey deepen their technological collaboration, focusing on cybersecurity, mobile device regulation, and youth employment opportunities through IF Elektronik Ltd. — 1 minute read During a high-level meeting in N’Djamena, Chad’s Ministry of Public Security and Immigration welcomed a TurkishContinue Reading
Chad and Algeria formalize 40-megawatt power plant agreement in N’Djamena
Historic energy pact signed between Chad and Algeria to boost N’Djamena’s power grid In a landmark move to strengthen regional energy collaboration, Chad and Algeria have finalized an agreement for the construction of a 40-megawatt thermal power plant in the Chadian capital, N’Djamena. The landmark deal was signed in AlgiersContinue Reading