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Chad

Tensions at the top of security apparatus put state under pressure

As the situation on the ground deteriorates and the divisions within the security forces deepen, N'Djamena and Western embassies are watching with concern.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 08.01.2026

Opposition movement CCMSR leaves southern Libya

Tigui, in the Tibesti Mountains, Chad. © Michael Runkel/Robert Harding RF via AFP

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 24.12.2025

N'Djamena targeted by complaint at International Criminal Court

View of the International Criminal Court building in The Hague, Netherlands, in 2024. © Selman Aksunger/Anadolu/Anadolu via AFP

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 17.12.2025

French firm Milton supplies drones from Nouakchott to N'Djamena with EU funding

With support from European cooperation programmes, the French drone manufacturer began its activities on the continent by equipping the armies of Mauritania and Chad, two countries facing the jihadist threat on their borders.

Subscribers only Defence 25.11.2025

Discussions on funding for mining and oil site restoration reach impasse

Despite years of discussions, the BEAC still hasn't managed to reach an agreement with extractive industries representatives. Negotiations are stalling over the sensitive issue of repatriating funds to the CFA franc zone for the restoration of mining and oil sites.

Subscribers only Energy, Mining 25.11.2025

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IMF programmes jeopardized by Gabon's public deficit

IMF African Department Director Abebe Aemro Selassie (right) during the organisation's annual meetings, Washington, October 2024. © Graeme Sloan / Sipa USA / Reuters

Subscribers only Finance 19.11.2025

Former trade minister turns gum arabic sales rep

Ahmat Abdelkerim Ahmat, who is now at the head of consultancy Pace Africa, is preparing to structure the gum arabic industry in Chad.

Subscribers only Commodity traders 14.11.2025

Former head of intelligence kept in detention

Abderahman Moussa's request for provisional release was rejected by the Belgian courts on 6 November.

Subscribers only Defence 10.11.2025

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Mahamat Idriss Déby's thwarted rapprochement with Alliance of Sahel States

The Chadian president has sought to adopt a sovereignist position in line with his neighbours in the AES. But he faces mistrust from the leader of the Malian junta, Assimi Goïta.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 06.11.2025

Mahamat Idriss Déby (centre) with his ministers and senior officers during the ceremony marking the departure of French forces in N'Djamena, on 31 January 2025.

Two armed groups come together to carry out operations in the south of Chad

Rebel groups, the Conseil de Commandement Militaire pour le Salut de la République (CCMSR) and the Mouvement pour la Paix, la Reconstruction et le Développement have formed an alliance.

Subscribers only Defence 28.10.2025

EU puts pressure on N'Djamena over African Parks fallout

The Chadian government has gone back on its decision to terminate its relationship with the conservation group, following a discreet appeal from CEO Peter Fearnhead as well as from Brussels, which warned that €20m were on the table.

Subscribers only Finance, Diplomacy 23.10.2025

Rangers patrol to oversee rhinoceros safety in Chad's Zakouma National Park.

António Guterres looks for his new regional representative

UNOCA remains in turmoil and its head is the subject of an internal investigation for alleged sexual exploitation. At the United Nations headquarters in New York, the teams of Secretary-General António Guterres are seeking a solution and a replacement to lead the bureau.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 10.10.2025

UN Secretary-General António Guterres in New York, 23 September 2025.

Environment minister sends vitriolic letter to African Parks

Earlier this week, for the first time in its history, the nature conservation NGO was unilaterally dismissed by a government. To justify his decision, Hassan Bakhit Djamous, in a confidential letter seen by Africa Intelligence, has highlighted numerous failings and made serious accusations.

Subscribers only Defence, Infrastructure 08.10.2025

Petroleum products distributor Tradex paralysed by long dispute

The Chadian subsidiary of Tradex, a major player in oil trading, has been immobilised after a 15-year legal dispute with the brokerage firms Velissa and Losange.

Subscribers only Commodity traders 03.10.2025

The fate of the CCMSR armed group, a thorny subject for Haftar clan

While the United Nations is calling for foreign troops to leave Libya, the former's negotiations with the political-military group allied with the Haftar clan in Libya are making slow progress.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 02.10.2025

EY's French-speaking partners gear up for next chapter

The accounting firm's French-speaking offices are to create an independent network to take over from the British giant when it leaves sub-Saharan Africa, scheduled for April 2026. The future entity will be supported at a technical level by the consultancy and audit firm during this transition.

Subscribers only Business 25.09.2025

Former head of general intelligence soon to be extradited to Belgium

Abderahman Moussa, who has been held in France since August after a European arrest warrant was issued in his name, will shortly be heard by the Belgian courts. He is suspected of having helped the builder of the grand hotel in N'Djamena to bribe local officials.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Business 16.09.2025

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Chad

Tensions at the top of security apparatus put state under pressure

Opposition movement CCMSR leaves southern Libya

N'Djamena targeted by complaint at International Criminal Court

French firm Milton supplies drones from Nouakchott to N'Djamena with EU funding

Discussions on funding for mining and oil site restoration reach impasse

Spotlight
IMF programmes jeopardized by Gabon's public deficit

Former trade minister turns gum arabic sales rep

Former head of intelligence kept in detention

Spotlight
Mahamat Idriss Déby's thwarted rapprochement with Alliance of Sahel States

Two armed groups come together to carry out operations in the south of Chad

EU puts pressure on N'Djamena over African Parks fallout

António Guterres looks for his new regional representative

Environment minister sends vitriolic letter to African Parks

Petroleum products distributor Tradex paralysed by long dispute

The fate of the CCMSR armed group, a thorny subject for Haftar clan

EY's French-speaking partners gear up for next chapter

Former head of general intelligence soon to be extradited to Belgium

Guterres representative under internal investigation

Moussa Faki up for possible position at Enko Capital

Canadian CGIP lacks funds to develop discoveries on former Delonex permits

Mahamat Idriss Déby negotiates fuel provision with Abdourahamane Tchiani

N'Djamena still waiting for Yaoundé to choose which railway route to take

Burundi prepares to head ECCAS commission

Last chance saloon for AU commissioner posts

3R and UPC rebels lay down their arms for good

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Chad

Tensions at the top of security apparatus put state under pressure

Opposition movement CCMSR leaves southern Libya

N'Djamena targeted by complaint at International Criminal Court

French firm Milton supplies drones from Nouakchott to N'Djamena with EU funding

Discussions on funding for mining and oil site restoration reach impasse

Spotlight IMF programmes jeopardized by Gabon's public deficit

Former trade minister turns gum arabic sales rep

Former head of intelligence kept in detention

Spotlight Mahamat Idriss Déby's thwarted rapprochement with Alliance of Sahel States

Two armed groups come together to carry out operations in the south of Chad

EU puts pressure on N'Djamena over African Parks fallout

António Guterres looks for his new regional representative

Environment minister sends vitriolic letter to African Parks

Petroleum products distributor Tradex paralysed by long dispute

The fate of the CCMSR armed group, a thorny subject for Haftar clan

EY's French-speaking partners gear up for next chapter

Former head of general intelligence soon to be extradited to Belgium

Guterres representative under internal investigation

Moussa Faki up for possible position at Enko Capital

Canadian CGIP lacks funds to develop discoveries on former Delonex permits

Mahamat Idriss Déby negotiates fuel provision with Abdourahamane Tchiani

N'Djamena still waiting for Yaoundé to choose which railway route to take

Burundi prepares to head ECCAS commission

Last chance saloon for AU commissioner posts

3R and UPC rebels lay down their arms for good

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Africa Intelligence on social media

Indigo Publications' websites

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IMF programmes jeopardized by Gabon's public deficit

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Mahamat Idriss Déby's thwarted rapprochement with Alliance of Sahel States