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DisasterOct 7Young mothers dig graves for their children in Chad’s desert refugee camps: ‘There is nobody who can help us’The Independent World
WorldSep 28Nigeria seeks more funding for Niger, Lake Chad basinsBy Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — Nigeria has called for increased public and private investment in the Niger and Lake Chad basins to address environmental, economic and security challenges affecting communities across the subregion. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr Joseph Utsev, made the call yesterday at the opening of a three-day regional conference on […] The post Nigeria seeks more funding for Niger, Lake Chad basins appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldSep 25Over 55,000 Sudanese refugees fled to east Chad this year: UNMore than 55,000 Sudanese refugees have crossed into eastern Chad since the start of the year, the United Nations said Friday, warning that the displacement was accelerating even as aid funding falls far shortAfricanews [en]
DisasterSep 25More than 55,000 Sudanese refugees flee to Chad as UN calls for fundingAl Jazeera [en]
DisasterSep 22Climate change, overfishing: Lake Chad sees fish stocks dwindlePeople living in Chad’s Lake Province are bearing the brunt of climate change. The region and the communities that have developed there have historically depended on this vast body of water. Fishing, first and foremost, but also farming, are the pillars of local livelihoods. Yet both are increasingly disrupted by erratic weather patterns: dwindling fish stocks, damaged farmland and a rising cost of living.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 21In Chad, why Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno appointed Ahmed Kogri as head of diplomacyMahamat Idriss Déby Itno a nommé Ahmed Kogri à la tête du ministère des Affaires étrangères. Un choix stratégique, qui envoie notamment un signal fort à Paris, avec qui N’Djamena cherche depuis plusieurs mois à normaliser ses relations.Jeune Afrique
ConflictSep 20Toyota War: how Chad defeated Gaddafi's army with pick-up trucksEn 1987, des combattants tchadiens équipés de pick-up mobiles infligent une série de défaites spectaculaires à l’armée libyenne. Une guerre qui continue d’éclairer les conflits asymétriques au Sahel.BBC Afrique
PoliticsSep 11In Chad, is it really time for political appeasement?La récente libération de l’opposant Succès Masra rouvre le débat sur l’ouverture de l’espace politique tchadien. Si le président Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno veut mettre en avant une décrispation, les doutes de l’opposition restent nombreux.Jeune Afrique
ConflictSep 10Sudan war: Chad denies allegations of logistical support to RSF rebelsOn Tuesday in Geneva, Chad once again denied any involvement in the war in Sudan, while taking part in the 63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council. N’Djamena has repeatedly been accused of serving as a logistical rear base for Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces and has consistently rejected those allegations. FRANCE 24’s Harold Girard reports.France 24 [en]
ConflictSep 10In Chad, former Central African rebel leader Abdoulaye Miskine sentenced to fifteen years in prisonAbdoulaye Miskine a été condamné pour des faits d’assassinat, de viol ou de torture, commis entre 2002 et 2003 dans des zones frontalières entre le Tchad et la République centrafricaine. Bangui avait en vain demandé son extradition.Jeune Afrique
ConflictSep 8Between Niger and Chad, a relationship complicated by armed groupsLes accusations portées par un capitaine de l’armée nigérienne contre de hauts gradés tchadiens, après la mutinerie des 28 et 29 août à Niamey, ont contribué à tendre des relations déjà difficiles entre le Niger et le Tchad. Explications.Jeune Afrique
DisasterSep 4IOM ramps up emergency aid in Lake Chad as thousands flee Boko HaramFrance 24 [en]
ConflictSep 2Niger-Chad: Accusations from a Nigerien officer embarrass N'DjamenaDans un témoignage diffusé à la télévision nationale, un capitaine nigérien a affirmé que le Tchad avait activement soutenu la mutinerie des 28 et 29 août. À N’Djamena, les autorités démentent catégoriquement et s’interrogent sur les raisons de ces accusations.Jeune Afrique
ConflictAug 28Chad accuses Sudan of deadly air strike near shared borderaljazeera.com · United States
ConflictAug 28Chad accuses Sudan of deadly air strike near shared borderAl Jazeera [en]
ConflictAug 26Chad: report from Abéché, the most Sudanese of Chadian citiesLess than 200 km from Darfur, Abéché, the capital of Ouaddaï, Chad, is at the heart of the Sudanese crisis. But the old ties between the city and its inhabitants with neighboring Sudan are eminently political.Jeune Afrique
WorldAug 20Buni visits Nigerian refugees in Kaya, Chad‘You are first Nigerian government official to visit us’ — Refugees By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Yobe State Governor and Chairman of the Lake Chad Governors’ Forum, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, on Wednesday visited Nigerian refugees at the Kaya site in Lac Province, Republic of Chad, to assess their welfare. Buni commended the peaceful coexistence between […] The post Buni visits Nigerian refugees in Kaya, Chad appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsAug 19Buni meets Nigerian refugees in Chad , pledges support for repatriationBuni met with Nigerian refugees in Chad and pledged support for their repatriation. This indicates ongoing efforts to address a refugee crisis and facilitate returns.premiumtimesng.com · Nigeria
PoliticsAug 19Buni meets Nigerian refugees in Chad, pledges support for repatriationThe governor gave the assurance on Tuesday when he visited Nigerian refugees at the Kaya site in Lac Province of Chad to assess their welfare. The post Buni meets Nigerian refugees in Chad, pledges support for repatriation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
DisasterAug 19Gov Buni visits Nigerian refugees in Kaya, ChadYobe State Governor and Chairman of the Lake Chad Governors' Forum, Mai Mala Buni, on Wednesday visited Nigerian refugees at the Kaya site in Lac Province of Chad Republic to assess their welfare. The post Gov Buni visits Nigerian refugees in Chad appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldAug 15How a Sudanese refugee became a head teacher in a Chadian camp - Grenada Chronicle – Daily Grenada And Caribbean NewsThe article tells the story of a Sudanese refugee who became a head teacher in a Chadian camp. It highlights an inspiring personal achievement despite challenging circumstances.grenadachronicle.com · United States
WorldAug 15How a Sudanese refugee became a head teacher in a Chadian camp - Dominican Republic Post – Caribbean News , Business , Travel & CultureA Sudanese refugee achieved the position of head teacher in a Chadian camp. This is a human interest story highlighting an individual's journey and impact within a refugee community.dominicanrepublicpost.com · United States
WorldAug 15How a Sudanese refugee became a head teacher in a Chadian campThis article details the journey of a Sudanese refugee who rose to become a head teacher in a Chadian camp. It highlights an individual's achievement and contribution within a refugee setting.yahoo.com · United States
DisasterJul 29After fleeing Sudan’s war, refugees battle thirst in Chad’s campsAl Jazeera [en]