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Rebel leader Ali Darass, head of the Union pour la paix en Centrafrique (UPC). © Gaël Grilhot/AFP

In Focus
From Bangui to N'Djamena, the secret war of the Fula's 'defenders'

Rebel leaders Baba Laddé, Ali Darass and Hassan Bouba have proclaimed themselves defenders of the Fula, a community widely shunned within the region, in a strategy of self-defence that handily fits in with their own interests.

Subscribers only Politics Running Story - Moscow's way into Africa 30.05.2022

Kaka finally obtains draft timetable for peace talks after pressuring Qatar

The President of the Chadian CNT, Mahamat Idriss Déby received the delegation from the Emir of Qatar on 16 February 2022. © Mahamat Idriss Déby/Twitter

Subscribers only Politics Running Story - Chad post-Idriss Deby 23.05.2022

Amid gold fever, Italy's Ara Pacis offers to mediate with defectors turned rogue miners

The Rome-based non-profit, which has close ties to Italy's security apparatus, is proposing to mediate between Chad's government and an armed group active in mining gold, a metal that sanctions-struck Russia is keen to get is hands on.

Subscribers only Mining, Diplomacy Running Story - Chad post-Idriss Deby 11.05.2022

US court relaxes surveillance of Griffiths Energy co-founder Naeem Riaz Tyab

Under house arrest for nearly three years, Griffiths Energy co-founder Naeem Riaz Tyab will soon have the conditions of his arrest relaxed for "good behaviour".

Subscribers only Energy 11.05.2022

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The secret story of Déby clan's links with Nigerian mogul Ali Modu Sheriff

The vastly wealthy businessman and former governor of Borno State, Ali Modu Sheriff, formed powerful business and matrimonial ties with Chad during his time in politics. He has continued to nurture these relations since Idriss Déby's death last year.

Subscribers only Business Running Story - Chad post-Idriss Deby 09.05.2022

Mahamat Idriss Déby prepares to give more time to rebel talks in Doha

The President of the Chadian transition is considering giving additional time to the Qatar talks between armed groups in order to reach a conclusion.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 02.05.2022

The president of the transitional government, Mahamat Idriss Déby.

Glencore continues to sell its oil while waiting for its debt to N'Djamena to be restructured

In February, the Swiss group made a proposal to restructure its loan to N'Djamena. However, until an agreement has been reached with Chad, facilitated by Minister Djerassem Le Bemadjiel who is acquainted with the Swiss group, the latter will continue to pay itself back in kind.

Subscribers only Energy, Commodity Traders 02.05.2022

Bolloré still on hand to supply French army from Libreville to N'Djamena

Though in the midst of selling off its African logistics assets to the Italian-Swiss company MSC, the French giant Bolloré will continue to supply French bases in central Africa, from Gabon to Chad and the Central African Republic.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 28.04.2022

Washington keeps a close eye on Chadian transition talks in Doha

The US State Department is taking a close interest in the talks taking place in Doha between Chad's armed groups and the ruling junta. Following the visit made to N'Djamena at the end of March by assistant secretary of state for African affairs Molly Phee, it has sent a team to Doha to follow the talks.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 26.04.2022

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Spymasters stand in as mediators for Doha talks

Two shadowy figures who frequently meet each other - Ahmed Kogri and Mohammed bin Ahmed al-Misnad - are steering negotiations in Qatar between Chad's government and rebel groups.

Subscribers only Politics 20.04.2022

Nigeria's Adetokunbo Ogundeyin to deliver more armoured vehicles to Chad

N'Djamena has made a second order for 20 Ara 2 mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles from the Nigerian manufacturer Proforce Defence

Subscribers only Defence, Business 20.04.2022

Oil minister blames predecessors for not addressing nationality pay gap

The difference in treatment between local staff and foreign workers was one of the first issues put on the table during a meeting between the main oil workers' union representatives and Chad's new 'Mr Oil', Djerassem Le Bemadjiel.

Subscribers only Energy 19.04.2022

Spotlight
Unease in Khartoum and N'Djamena as Kaka, Hemeti and Wagner dance a three-step

Domestic political agendas are in the process of remodelling the regional balance of power between Sudan and Chad while, in the neighbouring Central African Republic, the role of Wagner, which is an ally of Sudan but hostile to Chad, is raising questions.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 14.04.2022

Left: The meeting between Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Mahamat Idriss Déby on 31 March. Right: Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.

Behind the scenes on parallel talks in Chad peace process

With the utmost discretion, the Chadian government has sent a team of generals to Doha to try to garner support within the rebels. One of their key targets is Timan Erdimi, nephew to the late Idriss Déby and a powerful figure among the Chadian rebellions of the last two decades.

Subscribers only Politics 14.04.2022

The opening of the preliminary talks between the Chadian transitional govtand the political/military movements, 13 March 2022, in Doha.

As opponents tear each other apart at Doha talks, Kaka and his entourage push on

The preliminary talks in Doha between the political and military forces and the Chadian government, which began three weeks ago, are stalling. Splits within one of the main rebel group have come to light. At the same time, the presidency is working on extending the transition period by several months.

Subscribers only Politics 06.04.2022

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In Focus
From Bangui to N'Djamena, the secret war of the Fula's 'defenders'

Kaka finally obtains draft timetable for peace talks after pressuring Qatar

Amid gold fever, Italy's Ara Pacis offers to mediate with defectors turned rogue miners

US court relaxes surveillance of Griffiths Energy co-founder Naeem Riaz Tyab

In Focus
The secret story of Déby clan's links with Nigerian mogul Ali Modu Sheriff

Mahamat Idriss Déby prepares to give more time to rebel talks in Doha

Glencore continues to sell its oil while waiting for its debt to N'Djamena to be restructured

Bolloré still on hand to supply French army from Libreville to N'Djamena

Washington keeps a close eye on Chadian transition talks in Doha

Spotlight
Spymasters stand in as mediators for Doha talks

Nigeria's Adetokunbo Ogundeyin to deliver more armoured vehicles to Chad

Oil minister blames predecessors for not addressing nationality pay gap

Spotlight
Unease in Khartoum and N'Djamena as Kaka, Hemeti and Wagner dance a three-step

Behind the scenes on parallel talks in Chad peace process

As opponents tear each other apart at Doha talks, Kaka and his entourage push on

Former rebel Baba Laddé puts his political party on the map

Cash-strapped Kaka orders oil minister to bring in the dollars

AU Chad High Representative's reports systematically buried

In Doha, N'Djamena places its men in political and military opposition

Chadian rebels and opponents get lost in translation in Doha

N'Djamena may sell off air force fleet and buy longer-range Su-30s

Griffiths Energy co-founder Naeem Tyab delays own FCPA sentencing hearing

Doha Sheraton the focal point of the reconciliation attempt between rebels and Kaka

Former French ambassador Bruno Foucher returns to duty

ExxonMobil shakes up management to complete Savannah deal

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Chad

In Focus From Bangui to N'Djamena, the secret war of the Fula's 'defenders'

Kaka finally obtains draft timetable for peace talks after pressuring Qatar

Amid gold fever, Italy's Ara Pacis offers to mediate with defectors turned rogue miners

US court relaxes surveillance of Griffiths Energy co-founder Naeem Riaz Tyab

In Focus The secret story of Déby clan's links with Nigerian mogul Ali Modu Sheriff

Mahamat Idriss Déby prepares to give more time to rebel talks in Doha

Glencore continues to sell its oil while waiting for its debt to N'Djamena to be restructured

Bolloré still on hand to supply French army from Libreville to N'Djamena

Washington keeps a close eye on Chadian transition talks in Doha

Spotlight Spymasters stand in as mediators for Doha talks

Nigeria's Adetokunbo Ogundeyin to deliver more armoured vehicles to Chad

Oil minister blames predecessors for not addressing nationality pay gap

Spotlight Unease in Khartoum and N'Djamena as Kaka, Hemeti and Wagner dance a three-step

Behind the scenes on parallel talks in Chad peace process

As opponents tear each other apart at Doha talks, Kaka and his entourage push on

Former rebel Baba Laddé puts his political party on the map

Cash-strapped Kaka orders oil minister to bring in the dollars

AU Chad High Representative's reports systematically buried

In Doha, N'Djamena places its men in political and military opposition

Chadian rebels and opponents get lost in translation in Doha

N'Djamena may sell off air force fleet and buy longer-range Su-30s

Griffiths Energy co-founder Naeem Tyab delays own FCPA sentencing hearing

Doha Sheraton the focal point of the reconciliation attempt between rebels and Kaka

Former French ambassador Bruno Foucher returns to duty

ExxonMobil shakes up management to complete Savannah deal

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In Focus
From Bangui to N'Djamena, the secret war of the Fula's 'defenders'

In Focus
The secret story of Déby clan's links with Nigerian mogul Ali Modu Sheriff

Spotlight
Spymasters stand in as mediators for Doha talks

Spotlight
Unease in Khartoum and N'Djamena as Kaka, Hemeti and Wagner dance a three-step