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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Nearly 300 militants killed in Boko Haram offensive, says Chad - The HinduNearly 300 militants killed in Boko Haram offensive, says Chad  The Hindu

Congo has asked Chad for military support to help fight rebels, sources say - ReutersCongo has asked Chad for military support to help fight rebels, sources say  Reuters

DR Congo seeks Chad’s support to combat M23 rebels: Report - Anadolu Agency | EnglishDR Congo seeks Chad’s support to combat M23 rebels: Report  Anadolu Agency | English

Midwives are caring for displaced pregnant women in Chad - UNFPA NewsMidwives are caring for displaced pregnant women in Chad  UNFPA News

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

Chad: 2024 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Chad - International Monetary FundChad: 2024 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Chad  International Monetary Fund

Sudan Emergency Regional Refugee Response - End of Year Report 2024 - ReliefWebSudan Emergency Regional Refugee Response - End of Year Report 2024  ReliefWeb

War in Sudan: Nearly one million people forcibly displaced to Chad - Norwegian Refugee CouncilWar in Sudan: Nearly one million people forcibly displaced to Chad  Norwegian Refugee Council

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

Chad signs a Country Programme Framework (CPF) for 2024–2029 - International Atomic Energy AgencyChad signs a Country Programme Framework (CPF) for 2024–2029  International Atomic Energy Agency

Chad: UN, partners respond to massive nationwide floods - OCHAChad: UN, partners respond to massive nationwide floods  OCHA

FULL: Chad Warbington Interview - The Rundown - WALBFULL: Chad Warbington Interview - The Rundown  WALB

Strengthening of the hydrological cycle in the Lake Chad Basin under current climate change - Nature.comStrengthening of the hydrological cycle in the Lake Chad Basin under current climate change  Nature.com

Fleeing and waiting: the path of Sudanese refugees crossing the border into Chad - European UnionFleeing and waiting: the path of Sudanese refugees crossing the border into Chad  European Union

Chad foils attempt to destabilise country - minister - BBC.comChad foils attempt to destabilise country - minister  BBC.com

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

Chad - General Assembly of the United Nations General DebateChad  General Assembly of the United Nations General Debate

Needs Soar for Flood-Displaced Communities in Chad, IOM Scales Up Aid - International Organization for Migration (IOM)Needs Soar for Flood-Displaced Communities in Chad, IOM Scales Up Aid  International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Interactive: Data From 9,500 Districts Finds Even More Staff and Fewer Students - The 74Interactive: Data From 9,500 Districts Finds Even More Staff and Fewer Students  The 74

West and Central Africa: Flooding Situation Overview - as of 10 February 2025 - ReliefWebWest and Central Africa: Flooding Situation Overview - as of 10 February 2025  ReliefWeb

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

Chad eliminates human African trypanosomiasis as a public health problem - World Health OrganizationChad eliminates human African trypanosomiasis as a public health problem  World Health Organization

Chad: Selected Issues - International Monetary FundChad: Selected Issues  International Monetary Fund

Chad - European Commission - European UnionChad - European Commission  European Union

A Great Big World singer Chad King explains his decision to stop performing due to MS and helping others "feel less alone" - CBS NewsA Great Big World singer Chad King explains his decision to stop performing due to MS and helping others "feel less alone"  CBS News

Meet Chad Bianco, Riverside Sheriff Likely To Take On Kamala Harris For California Governor - Times NowMeet Chad Bianco, Riverside Sheriff Likely To Take On Kamala Harris For California Governor  Times Now

The unstable foundations of political stability in Chad - OECDThe unstable foundations of political stability in Chad  OECD

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

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

Full Swing season 3 details: Executive producer Chad Mumm discusses - GolfWRXFull Swing season 3 details: Executive producer Chad Mumm discusses  GolfWRX

Chad officials say French troops have finally left after 70 years’ presence - Voice of AmericaChad officials say French troops have finally left after 70 years’ presence  Voice of America

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

'Sifu' Movie In Works From 'John Wick' Director Chad Stahelski - Deadline'Sifu' Movie In Works From 'John Wick' Director Chad Stahelski  Deadline

Attack on Chad's presidential complex in N'Djamena leaves 19 dead - FRANCE 24 EnglishAttack on Chad's presidential complex in N'Djamena leaves 19 dead  FRANCE 24 English

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

Chad cuts military agreement with France - BBC.comChad cuts military agreement with France  BBC.com

France hands over last military base in Chad - The Associated PressFrance hands over last military base in Chad  The Associated Press

France ends military presence in Sahel region with handover of last base in Chad - FRANCE 24 EnglishFrance ends military presence in Sahel region with handover of last base in Chad  FRANCE 24 English

40 million-strong Fulani, found from Atlantic Africa to Lake Chad, have roots in ‘Green Sahara’ period: Study - Down To Earth Magazine40 million-strong Fulani, found from Atlantic Africa to Lake Chad, have roots in ‘Green Sahara’ period: Study  Down To Earth Magazine

Chad Hosting Refugees in an Inclusive Manner - World BankChad Hosting Refugees in an Inclusive Manner  World Bank

Analysts say Russian disinformation fuels French troop withdrawal from Sahel - Voice of AmericaAnalysts say Russian disinformation fuels French troop withdrawal from Sahel  Voice of America

Chad president launches operation to fight Boko Haram after attack kills over 40 troops - Voice of AmericaChad president launches operation to fight Boko Haram after attack kills over 40 troops  Voice of America

Chad: New EUR 28 million African Development Bank-funded solar project to boost Chad's energy access - African Development Bank GroupChad: New EUR 28 million African Development Bank-funded solar project to boost Chad's energy access  African Development Bank Group

Floods in Chad have killed hundreds of people and affected 1.5 million, UN says - FRANCE 24 EnglishFloods in Chad have killed hundreds of people and affected 1.5 million, UN says  FRANCE 24 English

Chad: African Development Fund Provides €44 Million for Road Connecting Eastern and Southern Regions - African Development Bank GroupChad: African Development Fund Provides €44 Million for Road Connecting Eastern and Southern Regions  African Development Bank Group

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

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

Conflict, climate, hunger and resilience in the spotlight at Lake Chad Basin conference - WFPConflict, climate, hunger and resilience in the spotlight at Lake Chad Basin conference  WFP

Adaptive Biotechnologies CEO Chad M Robins Sells Over $3.9 Million in Company Stock - TradingViewAdaptive Biotechnologies CEO Chad M Robins Sells Over $3.9 Million in Company Stock  TradingView

2024 - Operationalising the HDP Nexus in WFP Western Africa. Case Study: Chad - WFP2024 - Operationalising the HDP Nexus in WFP Western Africa. Case Study: Chad  WFP

Secretary-General appoints Hélène N’Garnim-Ganga of Chad as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Côte d’Ivoire - United Nations Sustainable Development GroupSecretary-General appoints Hélène N’Garnim-Ganga of Chad as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Côte d’Ivoire  United Nations Sustainable Development Group

Chad M. Buras, Sr. Obituary February 11, 2025 - Mothe Funeral Homes, LLCChad M. Buras, Sr. Obituary February 11, 2025  Mothe Funeral Homes, LLC

Following the herd: Insights from a pastoral tech start-up in Chad - Welcome to the United NationsFollowing the herd: Insights from a pastoral tech start-up in Chad  Welcome to the United Nations

Chad: Limiting the Impact of the War in Sudan on Ouaddaï - Crisis GroupChad: Limiting the Impact of the War in Sudan on Ouaddaï  Crisis Group

Investing in rural people in Chad - IFADInvesting in rural people in Chad  IFAD

Chad orders French troops' departure, triggers fresh anti-French military sentiment - Voice of AmericaChad orders French troops' departure, triggers fresh anti-French military sentiment  Voice of America

Xi Jinping Meets with President of Chad Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno - mfa.gov.cnXi Jinping Meets with President of Chad Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno  mfa.gov.cn

Tshisekedi yoherereje ubutumwa Mahamat Idriss Deby wa Chad - BBC.comTshisekedi yoherereje ubutumwa Mahamat Idriss Deby wa Chad  BBC.com

Attack on Chad’s presidential palace leaves 19 dead - CNN InternationalAttack on Chad’s presidential palace leaves 19 dead  CNN International

Chad’s Deby sworn in as president as Allamaye Halina named new PM - Al Jazeera EnglishChad’s Deby sworn in as president as Allamaye Halina named new PM  Al Jazeera English

Chad ends military cooperation with France - FRANCE 24 EnglishChad ends military cooperation with France  FRANCE 24 English

Heavy rains in Lake Chad Basin leave hundreds dead across countries - Mongabay.comHeavy rains in Lake Chad Basin leave hundreds dead across countries  Mongabay.com

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

2023 Report on International Religious Freedom: Chad - Department of State2023 Report on International Religious Freedom: Chad  Department of State

Netflix Fires Up 'Sifu' Adaptation With 'John Wick's Chad Stahelski Producing - ColliderNetflix Fires Up 'Sifu' Adaptation With 'John Wick's Chad Stahelski Producing  Collider

Chad ends military cooperation with France - Al Jazeera EnglishChad ends military cooperation with France  Al Jazeera English

Chad: Authorities must release acquitted relatives of killed opposition leader and ensure fair trial rights for those sentenced - Amnesty InternationalChad: Authorities must release acquitted relatives of killed opposition leader and ensure fair trial rights for those sentenced  Amnesty International

Chadian leaders denounce Macron's remarks, order French troops out of Chad this month - Voice of AmericaChadian leaders denounce Macron's remarks, order French troops out of Chad this month  Voice of America

These refugees are now safe. Here's why they're not hopeful : Goats and Soda - NPRThese refugees are now safe. Here's why they're not hopeful : Goats and Soda  NPR

Chad capital calm after quashed armed assault on presidential palace - FRANCE 24 EnglishChad capital calm after quashed armed assault on presidential palace  FRANCE 24 English

Egypt prioritizes land route project with Chad to strengthen trade, economic integration - ZAWYAEgypt prioritizes land route project with Chad to strengthen trade, economic integration  ZAWYA

Japan-Chad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of JapanJapan-Chad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting  Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

UNHCR urges support to address urgent needs of Sudanese refugees at Chad border - UNHCRUNHCR urges support to address urgent needs of Sudanese refugees at Chad border  UNHCR

Sahel, Lake Chad Basin countries coordinate joint polio eradication plan - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaSahel, Lake Chad Basin countries coordinate joint polio eradication plan  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

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

Recognizing 50 years of service to U.S.-Chad cooperation - USEmbassy.govRecognizing 50 years of service to U.S.-Chad cooperation  USEmbassy.gov

The Humanitarian community in Chad launches anticipatory action to protect people at risk of river flooding in N’Djamena - OCHAThe Humanitarian community in Chad launches anticipatory action to protect people at risk of river flooding in N’Djamena  OCHA

African Development Fund provides nearly $18 million for efforts to stabilise the Lake Chad Basin - African Development Bank GroupAfrican Development Fund provides nearly $18 million for efforts to stabilise the Lake Chad Basin  African Development Bank Group

Chad president threatens to withdraw from regional force after Boko Haram attack kills over 40 Chad troops - Voice of AmericaChad president threatens to withdraw from regional force after Boko Haram attack kills over 40 Chad troops  Voice of America

Chad says airstrikes kill scores of Boko Haram fighters - Voice of AmericaChad says airstrikes kill scores of Boko Haram fighters  Voice of America

Recovering from life-threatening hunger in Chad: hope in action - Action Against HungerRecovering from life-threatening hunger in Chad: hope in action  Action Against Hunger

Severe floods hitting most vulnerable in Sahel and Lake Chad region - Norwegian Refugee CouncilSevere floods hitting most vulnerable in Sahel and Lake Chad region  Norwegian Refugee Council

Join EU Humanitarian Aid media trip to Chad - European UnionJoin EU Humanitarian Aid media trip to Chad  European Union

In Chad, Zara Abdoulaye Wishes to Feed her Community - UNDPIn Chad, Zara Abdoulaye Wishes to Feed her Community  UNDP

Chad Gable Discusses His Friendship With Finn Balor - 411mania.comChad Gable Discusses His Friendship With Finn Balor  411mania.com

Millions Affected by Severe Flooding Across Chad, Nigeria, and Cameroon - Action Against HungerMillions Affected by Severe Flooding Across Chad, Nigeria, and Cameroon  Action Against Hunger

Chad ends defence pact with France - Financial TimesChad ends defence pact with France  Financial Times

Clean water access for communities in Chad - UNICEFClean water access for communities in Chad  UNICEF

Chad threatens to withdraw from multinational security force - ReutersChad threatens to withdraw from multinational security force  Reuters

Media Advisory: 5th Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum - UNDPMedia Advisory: 5th Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum  UNDP

Chad Gable Reveals Why He Avoids Shoot Fights In WWE - PWManiaChad Gable Reveals Why He Avoids Shoot Fights In WWE  PWMania

Despair in Chad camps as violence and hunger in Sudan drive 25,000 across border in a week - The GuardianDespair in Chad camps as violence and hunger in Sudan drive 25,000 across border in a week  The Guardian

Chad Gable Explains Why He Avoids Getting Drawn Into Shoot Matches - 411mania.comChad Gable Explains Why He Avoids Getting Drawn Into Shoot Matches  411mania.com

'SNL's Laraine Newman walks through Studio 8H with Pete Davidson's Chad - Mashable'SNL's Laraine Newman walks through Studio 8H with Pete Davidson's Chad  Mashable

Chad breaks off military pact with France; Senegal wants French troops out - POLITICO EuropeChad breaks off military pact with France; Senegal wants French troops out  POLITICO Europe

Gunfire inside Chad's presidential palace kills 19, several injured - Le MondeGunfire inside Chad's presidential palace kills 19, several injured  Le Monde

Chad says Boko Haram fighters fleeing to neighboring states - Voice of AmericaChad says Boko Haram fighters fleeing to neighboring states  Voice of America

Attack on Chad presidential palace kills 19 after China minister visits - Financial TimesAttack on Chad presidential palace kills 19 after China minister visits  Financial Times

Chad ends a defense cooperation agreement with France, its former colonial ruler - The Associated PressChad ends a defense cooperation agreement with France, its former colonial ruler  The Associated Press

Chad: Breaking the Cycle of Farmer-Herder Violence - Crisis GroupChad: Breaking the Cycle of Farmer-Herder Violence  Crisis Group