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Chad

Abbas Mahamat Tolli, Governor of Central Africa Banks. © Abaca Press

Bongo and Obiang get BEAC to give in to oil firms

The regional bank has yet to impose the CFA franc on mining and oil firms, thanks to a fuss kicked up by a private sector backed by certain regional leaders.

Subscribers only Energy 16.11.2020

Turkey's Damnus follows compatriot Summa into privatised airports sector

The Turkish conglomerate Damnus headed by Nusret Comert is set to run Bangui international airport, where it will also be in charge of refurbishing works estimated to cost €30m.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Business 13.11.2020

Gabon's blue helmets stymied by faulty Chinese APCs

Gabon is about to rotate troops within the UN peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic, but its soldiers there are still grappling with equipment problems.

Free access Defence, Business 04.11.2020

Qair ignores risks and goes for solar in N'Djamena

Despite doubts about the solvency of the Chadian state, French electricity producer Qair is sticking to its plans to develop two solar power plants with a capacity of 30MW.

Subscribers only Energy, Business 22.10.2020

Déby's newest Erdis bloc investors in default

Déby's newest Erdis block investors in default. © REGIS DUVIGNAU / POOL/EPA/Newscom/MaxPPP

Subscribers only Energy 19.10.2020

CEMAC seeks $3.3bn to finance infrastructure projects

The six members of the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC) are planning a round table in November to raise funds for the construction of roads and electricity plants.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Politics 07.10.2020

India's BHEL puts Engie in the shade over Djermaya solar farm

Engie has suffered a major setback in Chad, where its bid to build the 32-MW PV plant at Djermaya was rejected.

Subscribers only Energy, Business 29.09.2020

Mariam Mahamat Nour, Déby's new representative in London and Brussels

The economist and secretary-general of the government, Mariam Mahamat Nour, is tipped to become Chad's ambassador to the UK, Benelux and the EU.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 09.09.2020

War of influence around Déby for the Paris ambassador post

Wheelings and dealings around Idriss Déby have been in full swing over recent weeks to replace Abba-Sidick as Chad's ambassador to Paris, one the most coveted posts in the country's diplomatic service.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 04.09.2020

Former Chad ambassador in Paris Amine Abba-Sidick (left) pays his farewell visit to French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian at the Quai d'Orsay, 24 August.

How rare earths and evangelicals brought Trump closer to Bujumbura

The pending confirmation of Melanie Higgins as the new US ambassador to Burundi, a post left vacant for the past 18 months, spells the final phase of a discreet but important bridging of ties between the United States and Burundi.

Subscribers only Mining, Diplomacy 04.09.2020

US Special Envoy J. Peter Pham, mender-in-chief of fences between Bujumbura and Washington, with Burundi's late president, Pierre Nkurunziza.

N'Djamena banks on traceability to boost its share of gold market

As its neighbours in the Sahel and Sudan struggle with security issues, Chad is trying to change its image as a centre for gold smuggling with the aim of attracting new investment.

Subscribers only Mining 28.08.2020

Washington gifts MDT Armor vehicles to Chad's G5 Sahel contingent

Le 3 juillet, Washington a remis sous forme de dotation une cinquantaine de véhicules au bénéfice du Groupe spécial antiterroriste du Tchad (SATG), sous les ordres du général Abderamane Youssouf Mery.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 14.07.2020

A David-type armoured personnel carrier manufactured by MDT Armor.

ExxonMobil has little to fear from Déby's new oil bill

After several months of preparation, the Chadian oil ministry, which for the last year has been headed up by Mahamat Hamid Koua, is putting the final touches to the new hydrocarbons draft bill.

Subscribers only Energy 13.07.2020

Idriss Déby's global network of well-placed Chadian officials begins to fray

Déby had successfully positioned a number of Chadians in key international appointments over the past few years but two of the most strategic posts could slip from his grasp in 2021.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 02.07.2020

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Libya's Chadian legion to return home and wreak havoc?

Over the last fortnight the Chadian government has been following with concern the situation in neighbouring Libya, where the military setbacks of General Haftar could leave hundreds of Chadian rebels at a loose end and capable of posing a threat to N'Djamena.

Subscribers only Politics 25.06.2020

Libyan National Army (LNA) members head out of Benghazi to reinforce the troops advancing to Tripoli.

Why Déby has opted for a direct confrontation with Glencore

Relations between the regime in N'Djamena and the raw materials trading giant have recently become strained. Here is why.

Subscribers only Energy 23.06.2020

Déby finds plum jobs for party stalwarts ahead of 2021 presidential elections

Regime figures who had lost their official functions have been given well-paid jobs in return for promising to play a role in the presidential elections, in which Idriss Déby will be running.

Subscribers only Energy 16.06.2020

June is Sahel month for French diplomats

What with the presidency of the UN Security Council, the renewal of MINUSMA's mandate and the Coalition for the Sahel in June, and the G5 Sahel summit in early July in Mauritania, the Sahel region is set to keep French diplomats very busy during the next few weeks.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 11.06.2020

French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian.

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Bongo and Obiang get BEAC to give in to oil firms

Turkey's Damnus follows compatriot Summa into privatised airports sector

Gabon's blue helmets stymied by faulty Chinese APCs

Qair ignores risks and goes for solar in N'Djamena

Déby's newest Erdis bloc investors in default

CEMAC seeks $3.3bn to finance infrastructure projects

India's BHEL puts Engie in the shade over Djermaya solar farm

Mariam Mahamat Nour, Déby's new representative in London and Brussels

War of influence around Déby for the Paris ambassador post

How rare earths and evangelicals brought Trump closer to Bujumbura

N'Djamena banks on traceability to boost its share of gold market

Washington gifts MDT Armor vehicles to Chad's G5 Sahel contingent

ExxonMobil has little to fear from Déby's new oil bill

Idriss Déby's global network of well-placed Chadian officials begins to fray

Spotlight
Libya's Chadian legion to return home and wreak havoc?

Why Déby has opted for a direct confrontation with Glencore

Déby finds plum jobs for party stalwarts ahead of 2021 presidential elections

June is Sahel month for French diplomats

Inner circles
Gagan Gupta's French troops

Security Council to probe Sahel army abuses

Chinese major CNPC is more than ever Idriss Déby's secret weapon

Why NJ Ayuk chose Leoncio Amada Nze as Africa Energy Chamber chief's point man in Malabo

Idriss Déby poses as war leader against Boko Haram

CNPC, the lifesaver keeping Idriss Déby's oil output afloat

The man behind Idriss Déby's latest SHT/ CNPC refinery sackings

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Chad

Bongo and Obiang get BEAC to give in to oil firms

Turkey's Damnus follows compatriot Summa into privatised airports sector

Gabon's blue helmets stymied by faulty Chinese APCs

Qair ignores risks and goes for solar in N'Djamena

Déby's newest Erdis bloc investors in default

CEMAC seeks $3.3bn to finance infrastructure projects

India's BHEL puts Engie in the shade over Djermaya solar farm

Mariam Mahamat Nour, Déby's new representative in London and Brussels

War of influence around Déby for the Paris ambassador post

How rare earths and evangelicals brought Trump closer to Bujumbura

N'Djamena banks on traceability to boost its share of gold market

Washington gifts MDT Armor vehicles to Chad's G5 Sahel contingent

ExxonMobil has little to fear from Déby's new oil bill

Idriss Déby's global network of well-placed Chadian officials begins to fray

Spotlight Libya's Chadian legion to return home and wreak havoc?

Why Déby has opted for a direct confrontation with Glencore

Déby finds plum jobs for party stalwarts ahead of 2021 presidential elections

June is Sahel month for French diplomats

Inner circles Gagan Gupta's French troops

Security Council to probe Sahel army abuses

Chinese major CNPC is more than ever Idriss Déby's secret weapon

Why NJ Ayuk chose Leoncio Amada Nze as Africa Energy Chamber chief's point man in Malabo

Idriss Déby poses as war leader against Boko Haram

CNPC, the lifesaver keeping Idriss Déby's oil output afloat

The man behind Idriss Déby's latest SHT/ CNPC refinery sackings

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Spotlight
Libya's Chadian legion to return home and wreak havoc?

Inner circles
Gagan Gupta's French troops