[Agenzia Fides] Khartoum -- Tensions are growing between South Sudan and Chad, on the one hand, and the Sudanese government of General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, on the other. The dispute erupted following statements by General Yasir Al-Atta, deputy commander-in-chief of the Sudanese Armed Forces, who, in an interview with Al Jazeera on March 23, 2025, stated that the airports of N'Djamena and Amdjarass, in Chad, are legitimate targets for Sudanese forces. Khartoum suspects that the United Arab Emirates is using these airports to
[World Bank] Washington -- The World Bank has approved the Sahel Regional Engagement for Learning and Collaboration in Education (RELANCE) project, a landmark initiative designed to improve education systems, expand access to quality education, and enhance job opportunities for vulnerable youth in Chad and Mauritania. This $137.15 million investment, funded by a combination of International Development Association (IDA) credits, and grants from the Sahel and West African Coastal Countries Umbrella Multi-donor Trust Fund (SAWAC
[ISS] ISWAP's enhanced operations and use of drone attacks represent a turning point for counter-terrorism in the region.
[IFJ] The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate, L'Union des Journalistes Tchadiens (UJT), in condemning the latest arbitrary detentions, which constitute a violation of their fundamental human rights.
[RFI] An RFI correspondent and a national TV journalist have been detained in Chad in a move condemned by press freedom advocates as part of a broader crackdown on dissent.
[HRW] A Year After Yaya Dillo Killed by Security Forces, Questions Remain
[VOA] On Feb. 20, Ivory Coast became the latest African nation to expel French troops, taking control of the last remaining French military base in the country.