Chad

Country Chad
Capital N'Djamena
Continent Africa
Currency Central African CFA franc (XAF)
Languages French & Arabic

N'Djamena

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Chad, part of France's African holdings until 1960, endured three decades of civil warfare as well as invasions by Libya before a semblance of peace was finally restored in 1990. The government eventually drafted a democratic constitution and held flawed presidential elections in 1996 and 2001. In 1998, a rebellion broke out in northern Chad, which has sporadically flared up despite several peace agreements between the government and the rebels. In 2005, new rebel groups emerged in western Sudan and made probing attacks into eastern Chad despite signing peace agreements in December 2006 and October 2007. Power remains in the hands of an ethnic minority. In June 2005, President Idriss DEBY held a referendum successfully removing constitutional term limits and won another controversial election in 2006. Sporadic rebel campaigns continued throughout 2006 and 2007. The capital experienced a significant rebel threat in early 2008.

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Chad - Wikipedia
Chad - CIA World Fact Book
Chad - BBC
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Teachers in Refugee and Displacement Settings: Chad Case Study (May 2024) - ReliefWebTeachers in Refugee and Displacement Settings: Chad Case Study (May 2024)  ReliefWeb

Niger army kills Boko Haram leader in Lake Chad basin operation - France 24Niger army kills Boko Haram leader in Lake Chad basin operation  France 24

Boko Haram founder's son reportedly arrested in Chad - TRT GlobalBoko Haram founder's son reportedly arrested in Chad  TRT Global

Glen Powell and Eli Manning: Meet Hollywood’s Most Unlikely ‘Powers’ Couple - The Hollywood ReporterGlen Powell and Eli Manning: Meet Hollywood’s Most Unlikely ‘Powers’ Couple  The Hollywood Reporter

Tribute Wall | Chad Hunter Simon - E.J. Fielding Funeral Home & Cremation ServicesTribute Wall | Chad Hunter Simon  E.J. Fielding Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Chad: Concerns over the creation of a commission to reinstate the death penalty - World Organisation Against Torture | OMCTChad: Concerns over the creation of a commission to reinstate the death penalty  World Organisation Against Torture | OMCT

Chad McArver, Broadway Lighting Designer and Fordham Theatre Professor, Dies at 63 - Fordham NowChad McArver, Broadway Lighting Designer and Fordham Theatre Professor, Dies at 63  Fordham Now

Data Must Speak: Chad - UnicefData Must Speak: Chad  Unicef

Chad - Islam, Animism, Christianity - BritannicaChad - Islam, Animism, Christianity  Britannica

Chad launches vaccination against malaria, pneumococcal disease and rotavirus diarrhea - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceChad launches vaccination against malaria, pneumococcal disease and rotavirus diarrhea  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Country Reports on Terrorism 2023: Chad - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Country Reports on Terrorism 2023: Chad  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Chad - European Commission - European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid OperationsChad - European Commission  European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations

Chad publishes first CAP warning and begins international data sharing - World Meteorological Organization WMOChad publishes first CAP warning and begins international data sharing  World Meteorological Organization WMO

Tackling security and climate challenges in the Lake Chad Basin requires collaboration - The London School of Economics and Political ScienceTackling security and climate challenges in the Lake Chad Basin requires collaboration  The London School of Economics and Political Science

How Southwind football running back Chad Rooks has carved important role in dominant offense - The Commercial AppealHow Southwind football running back Chad Rooks has carved important role in dominant offense  The Commercial Appeal

‘Vicks VapoRub and Candle Wax’: Chad Johnson Has the Solution to Treat Shedeur Sanders’ Oblique Injury in 2 Days - The SportsRush‘Vicks VapoRub and Candle Wax’: Chad Johnson Has the Solution to Treat Shedeur Sanders’ Oblique Injury in 2 Days  The SportsRush

Chad Michael Murray says he lost 50% blood in near-death health crisis: ‘My father was talking about last rites’ | Hollywood - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesChad Michael Murray says he lost 50% blood in near-death health crisis: ‘My father was talking about last rites’ | Hollywood - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

WFP Chad Country Brief, July 2025 - ReliefWebWFP Chad Country Brief, July 2025  ReliefWeb

Chad - Trade, Economy, Oil - BritannicaChad - Trade, Economy, Oil  Britannica

UNFPA Chad Situation Report - July 2025 - ReliefWebUNFPA Chad Situation Report - July 2025  ReliefWeb

'Freakier Friday's Chad Michael Murray And Wife, Sarah Roemer's Relation, Quiet Wedding, Three Kids - BollywoodShaadis'Freakier Friday's Chad Michael Murray And Wife, Sarah Roemer's Relation, Quiet Wedding, Three Kids  BollywoodShaadis

Chad - Conflict, Civil War, Refugees - BritannicaChad - Conflict, Civil War, Refugees  Britannica

Chad signs a Country Programme Framework (CPF) for 2024–2029 - IAEAChad signs a Country Programme Framework (CPF) for 2024–2029  IAEA

New Found Glory's Chad Gilbert Resumes Radiation for 'New Small Spot in My Back': 'Thankful That I'm Still in the Fight' - People.comNew Found Glory's Chad Gilbert Resumes Radiation for 'New Small Spot in My Back': 'Thankful That I'm Still in the Fight'  People.com

Chad Michael Murray’s comeback: The 2000s heartthrob on Hollywood, faith and family - EL PAÍS EnglishChad Michael Murray’s comeback: The 2000s heartthrob on Hollywood, faith and family  EL PAÍS English

Sudan: Rise in people fleeing to Chad as violence surges - UN NewsSudan: Rise in people fleeing to Chad as violence surges  UN News

World Report 2025: Rights Trends in Chad - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2025: Rights Trends in Chad  Human Rights Watch

New practical guide empowers local communities in Lake Chad Basin to implement the Water Charter - International Union for Conservation of NatureNew practical guide empowers local communities in Lake Chad Basin to implement the Water Charter  International Union for Conservation of Nature

Lake Chad | Physical Features & Economy - BritannicaLake Chad | Physical Features & Economy  Britannica

Sudan crisis: EU provides vital aid to people displaced in Chad and Darfur - European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid OperationsSudan crisis: EU provides vital aid to people displaced in Chad and Darfur  European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations

Chadian court sentences former prime minister, opposition leader to 20 years in jail - France 24Chadian court sentences former prime minister, opposition leader to 20 years in jail  France 24

UNHCR warns of soaring needs amid Sudanese influx to Chad from Darfur - UNHCR - The UN Refugee AgencyUNHCR warns of soaring needs amid Sudanese influx to Chad from Darfur  UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency

NRC in Chad - nrc.noNRC in Chad  nrc.no

Chad’s ruling party wins majority in controversial parliamentary election - Al JazeeraChad’s ruling party wins majority in controversial parliamentary election  Al Jazeera

Boko Haram denies Nigerien army claim to have killed leader - RFIBoko Haram denies Nigerien army claim to have killed leader  RFI

Niger army kills Boko Haram leader in precision strike in Lake Chad basin - Caliber.AzNiger army kills Boko Haram leader in precision strike in Lake Chad basin  Caliber.Az

Chad National Day - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Chad National Day  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Ferris former hockey great to enter Hall of Fame - Big Rapids PioneerFerris former hockey great to enter Hall of Fame  Big Rapids Pioneer

Lake Chad’s Water, Wetlands, and Dunes - NASA Earth Observatory (.gov)Lake Chad’s Water, Wetlands, and Dunes  NASA Earth Observatory (.gov)

Exhausted Sudanese flee into Chad as fighting escalates - UN NewsExhausted Sudanese flee into Chad as fighting escalates  UN News

Supporting Locally-Led Responses in the Lake Chad Region - nrc.noSupporting Locally-Led Responses in the Lake Chad Region  nrc.no

'Just devastating' | East Texas community mourns high school athlete who died after sudden heart illness - cbs19.tv'Just devastating' | East Texas community mourns high school athlete who died after sudden heart illness  cbs19.tv

Regina Mayor Chad Bachynski on executive committee - Global NewsRegina Mayor Chad Bachynski on executive committee  Global News

Chad votes in first parliamentary election in over a decade: What to know - Al JazeeraChad votes in first parliamentary election in over a decade: What to know  Al Jazeera

Supporting civil society participation at the Fifth Lake Chad Governors’ Forum - nrc.noSupporting civil society participation at the Fifth Lake Chad Governors’ Forum  nrc.no

Chad: protecting children from HIV/AIDS - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaChad: protecting children from HIV/AIDS  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

Lake Chad isn’t shrinking — but climate change is causing other problems - MongabayLake Chad isn’t shrinking — but climate change is causing other problems  Mongabay

Hadja Lahbib in Chad: a plea to stop the suffering in Sudan - European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid OperationsHadja Lahbib in Chad: a plea to stop the suffering in Sudan  European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations

Chad condemns Sudan's airport threat as 'declaration of war' - BBCChad condemns Sudan's airport threat as 'declaration of war'  BBC

Displaced in your homeland: Echoes from Lake Chad’s unending conflict - International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)Displaced in your homeland: Echoes from Lake Chad’s unending conflict  International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

Strengthening of the hydrological cycle in the Lake Chad Basin under current climate change | Scientific Reports - NatureStrengthening of the hydrological cycle in the Lake Chad Basin under current climate change | Scientific Reports  Nature

Michigan AFL-CIO Announces Hiring of Chad Cyrowski as Communications Director - MI AFL-CIOMichigan AFL-CIO Announces Hiring of Chad Cyrowski as Communications Director  MI AFL-CIO

“The Saints Still Don’t Have a Quarterback”: Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson React To NFL Teams Trying To Make An Example Of Shedeur Sanders - The SportsRush“The Saints Still Don’t Have a Quarterback”: Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson React To NFL Teams Trying To Make An Example Of Shedeur Sanders  The SportsRush

Chad's Succès Masra: Former prime minister arrested over alleged links to deadly clashes - BBCChad's Succès Masra: Former prime minister arrested over alleged links to deadly clashes  BBC

Glen Powell's Perfect Reason Johnny Manziel Inspired His ‘Chad Powers’ Character - Men's JournalGlen Powell's Perfect Reason Johnny Manziel Inspired His ‘Chad Powers’ Character  Men's Journal

War in Sudan: Nearly one million people forcibly displaced to Chad - nrc.noWar in Sudan: Nearly one million people forcibly displaced to Chad  nrc.no

Chad William Rudisill Obituary July 29, 2025 - Nimsgern Funeral HomeChad William Rudisill Obituary July 29, 2025  Nimsgern Funeral Home

The Spillover of Sudan’s War into Eastern Chad - International Crisis GroupThe Spillover of Sudan’s War into Eastern Chad  International Crisis Group

After two years of war, Sudanese refugees continue to cross into Chad - UNHCR - The UN Refugee AgencyAfter two years of war, Sudanese refugees continue to cross into Chad  UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: 2026 – 2027 FULBRIGHT FOREIGN STUDENT PROGRAM - U.S. Embassy in Chad (.gov)CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: 2026 – 2027 FULBRIGHT FOREIGN STUDENT PROGRAM  U.S. Embassy in Chad (.gov)

Chad Patrick back with Brewers for Game 2 of doubleheader vs Cubs - Milwaukee Journal SentinelChad Patrick back with Brewers for Game 2 of doubleheader vs Cubs  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Polls close in Chad’s contentious parliamentary election - Al JazeeraPolls close in Chad’s contentious parliamentary election  Al Jazeera

Smith? Battle? Kennedy? Chad Wingard's top 5 recruits of 2025 - afl.com.auSmith? Battle? Kennedy? Chad Wingard's top 5 recruits of 2025  afl.com.au

"I will always be a Port supporter": Cornes on leaving Port Adelaide on great terms - portadelaidefc.com.au"I will always be a Port supporter": Cornes on leaving Port Adelaide on great terms  portadelaidefc.com.au

Chad Henderson Obituary - Dallas, TX - Dignity MemorialChad Henderson Obituary - Dallas, TX  Dignity Memorial

Chad foils attempt to destabilise country - minister - BBCChad foils attempt to destabilise country - minister  BBC

Chad introduces malaria vaccine in triple-vaccine rollout for children - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaChad introduces malaria vaccine in triple-vaccine rollout for children  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

WFP Chad Country Brief, May 2025 - ReliefWebWFP Chad Country Brief, May 2025  ReliefWeb

Chad’s presidency attacked: Coup attempt, Boko Haram or ‘drunk’ fighters? - Al JazeeraChad’s presidency attacked: Coup attempt, Boko Haram or ‘drunk’ fighters?  Al Jazeera

Can Glen Powell conquer TV with football comedy Chad Powers? - Lainey GossipCan Glen Powell conquer TV with football comedy Chad Powers?  Lainey Gossip

Chad Lesko - CHAT News TodayChad Lesko  CHAT News Today

Eastern Chad Crisis: Cost of Inaction. April 2025 - UnicefEastern Chad Crisis: Cost of Inaction. April 2025  Unicef

Karen Gillan to star opposite Henry Cavill in Chad Stahelski’s Highlander remake - JoBloKaren Gillan to star opposite Henry Cavill in Chad Stahelski’s Highlander remake  JoBlo

Chad opposition protests final election results won by transitional president’s party - VOA - Voice of America English NewsChad opposition protests final election results won by transitional president’s party  VOA - Voice of America English News

Chad investigates foiled attempt to storm presidential compound - ReutersChad investigates foiled attempt to storm presidential compound  Reuters

Chad Ruhwedel on his Retirement - NHL.comChad Ruhwedel on his Retirement  NHL.com

Chad Taylor Quintet announce “Smoke Shifter” and share ‘Broken Horse’ - KLOF MagazineChad Taylor Quintet announce “Smoke Shifter” and share ‘Broken Horse’  KLOF Magazine

Chad say military foiled armed assault on presidential complex, 19 killed - Al JazeeraChad say military foiled armed assault on presidential complex, 19 killed  Al Jazeera

Charles "Chad" Dennery Wambsgans III Obituary August 10, 2025 - Bagnell & Son Funeral HomeCharles "Chad" Dennery Wambsgans III Obituary August 10, 2025  Bagnell & Son Funeral Home

EU announces €282.5 million in humanitarian aid for Chad and Sudan crisis - European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid OperationsEU announces €282.5 million in humanitarian aid for Chad and Sudan crisis  European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations

Chad suspends visa issuance to US citizens over travel ban - ReutersChad suspends visa issuance to US citizens over travel ban  Reuters

Boko Haram: Joint Task Force Commanders conduct operational visit to Lake Chad - Vanguard NewsBoko Haram: Joint Task Force Commanders conduct operational visit to Lake Chad  Vanguard News

Chad - General DebateChad  General Debate

Chad’s ex-PM and opposition leader Masra ‘abducted’ from his home, party says - France 24Chad’s ex-PM and opposition leader Masra ‘abducted’ from his home, party says  France 24

Chad Smith envisions Tanglewood as the world’s premier classical music destination - The Berkshire EagleChad Smith envisions Tanglewood as the world’s premier classical music destination  The Berkshire Eagle

France hands over first base in Chad during withdrawal from former colony - Al JazeeraFrance hands over first base in Chad during withdrawal from former colony  Al Jazeera

Boko Haram Founder’s Son Arrested for Leading Terror Cell in Chad - Barlaman TodayBoko Haram Founder’s Son Arrested for Leading Terror Cell in Chad  Barlaman Today

Attack on Chad's presidential complex in N'Djamena leaves 19 dead - France 24Attack on Chad's presidential complex in N'Djamena leaves 19 dead  France 24

Chad after Idriss Déby Itno: Reflecting on Chad’s Transition and Implications for Security, Democracy and Development - democracyinafrica.orgChad after Idriss Déby Itno: Reflecting on Chad’s Transition and Implications for Security, Democracy and Development  democracyinafrica.org

The Chad Powers people get pretty cranky if you ask them about Ted Lasso - AV ClubThe Chad Powers people get pretty cranky if you ask them about Ted Lasso  AV Club

Chad’s break with France: why it happened and what it means for power dynamics in the Sahel region - The ConversationChad’s break with France: why it happened and what it means for power dynamics in the Sahel region  The Conversation

Chargé d'Affaires Rick Swart - U.S. Embassy in Chad (.gov)Chargé d'Affaires Rick Swart  U.S. Embassy in Chad (.gov)

After ‘Freakier Friday,’ Chad Michael Murray Should Reunite With His Other Teen Idol Co-Star - ColliderAfter ‘Freakier Friday,’ Chad Michael Murray Should Reunite With His Other Teen Idol Co-Star  Collider

Trey Hendrickson Trade: Chad Johnson Defends the Bengals As Shannon Sharpe Asserts “Get a Draft Pick” - The SportsRushTrey Hendrickson Trade: Chad Johnson Defends the Bengals As Shannon Sharpe Asserts “Get a Draft Pick”  The SportsRush

Patriots 53-man roster projection: With the preseason over, who makes the initial list? - The Athletic - The New York TimesPatriots 53-man roster projection: With the preseason over, who makes the initial list? - The Athletic  The New York Times

Chad Robert Burton Obituary June 29, 2025 - Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & CrematoryChad Robert Burton Obituary June 29, 2025  Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory

Chad J. Simm Obituary July 27, 2025 - Eldridge Family Funeral HomesChad J. Simm Obituary July 27, 2025  Eldridge Family Funeral Homes

Chad Lindberg named to the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List - Keeping It HeelChad Lindberg named to the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List  Keeping It Heel

Chad Bird Takes on 3 Key Topics of the Old Testament - Word on FireChad Bird Takes on 3 Key Topics of the Old Testament  Word on Fire

Chad’s government says 19 killed during foiled attack on presidential complex - The GuardianChad’s government says 19 killed during foiled attack on presidential complex  The Guardian