News as at
August 24, 2026, 5:06 am
Political Opponents Freed
- [HRW] New York -- Conviction of Former Prime Minister, Political Opponents Should Be Vacated
Chad's Quiet Return to French Military Support
- [ISS] Chad's rapprochement clashes with its recent emphasis on national sovereignty and risks reviving insecurity among neighbours and disillusionment at home.
Buni Meets Nigerian Refugees in Chad, Pledges Support for Repatriation
- [Premium Times] The governor gave the assurance on Tuesday when he visited Nigerian refugees at the Kaya site in Lac Province of Chad to assess their welfare.
Military Airstrikes Wound Iswap Commander, Kill 4 in Lake Chad
- [Leadership] A series of military airstrikes conducted by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) around the Lake Chad region has severely wounded a prominent commander of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and neutralised four terrorists, including one of the group's long-serving fishing tax collectors.
Troops Identify Wanted Senior Iswap Leaders, Declare Lake Chad Terror Chief Most Wanted
- [This Day] The military has identified several senior Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) leaders operating around the Lake Chad Basin following the exploitation of intelligence materials recovered during recent offensive operations by troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) in northern Borno State.
Govt, Chad Discuss Implementation of Abidjan-Lagos Highway Project
- [This Day] The Minister of Works, David Umahi, recently held talks with a high-level delegation from the Republic of Chad, led by the Chadian Minister of Infrastructure and Road Maintenance, Mr. Amir Idriss Kourda, on the implementation of the Abidjan-Lagos highway project.
Chad to Withdraw From ICC
- [Ghanaian Times] Chad announced plans Monday to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, accusing the judicial body of ineffectiveness and bias against African countries.
Fragmented Security Allows Terrorists' Cross-Mobility Across Lake Chad and Sahel
- [ISS] As Islamic State affiliates extend their reach, states must find ways to share intelligence and cooperate, despite political fractures.
Drone Strike On Bamna Border Area Kills 2, Injures 7 Civilians Between Sudan and Chad
- [Darfur Network for Human Rights] A drone attack reportedly carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) hit the Bamna border area between Sudan and Chad on Monday, 21 July 2026. The strikes hit three separate locations on both sides of the border.
