Chad
Chad cuts military ties with France
Chad has terminated its defence pact with France. The move leaves the Sahel, a region once brimming with French troops, devoid of one. Abderaman Koulamallah, Chadian foreign minister, said France remains “an essential partner” but said it “must now also consider that Chad has grown up, matured and is a sovereign state that is very […]
UN food programme targets Nigeria, others
The United Nations World Food Programme has launched a new initiative to provide life-saving food and nutrition assistance to eight countries in West and Central Africa, aiming to support 7.3 million people during the current lean season. The program will target Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, and Nigeria, with the […]
Deadly fire at army ammunition depot in Chad’s capital
A devastating fire engulfed a massive military ammunition depot in N’Djamena, Chad’s capital city, sending powerful explosions illuminating the night sky and causing widespread panic. The blaze, which broke out late on Tuesday, sent a series of intense explosions rippling through the city, with ammunition firing off in rapid succession. The inferno cast a fiery […]