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🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Chad: Striking teachers say they have received no salary and denounce a will to 'intimidate'

In Chad, striking teachers claim they have not been paid and are denouncing intimidation tactics by the government.

Feb 27 • 13:44 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Chadian Army Mobilizes Forces in the Border City of Tine with Sudan

The Chadian army has increased its military presence in the border city of Tine in response to escalating clashes in Sudan that threaten Chad's security.

Feb 27 • 09:49 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Goodbye Gavin Newsom: Who Will Win the Governorship in California 2026 and What Are the Polls Saying Today

California's upcoming 2026 gubernatorial race is shaping up to be competitive, with Republican Steve Hilton currently leading in polls over Democrat Eric Swalwell and Conservative Sheriff Chad Bianco, marking a potential shift in state politics after Governor Gavin Newsom's two-term limit forces him to step down.

Feb 27 • 00:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Darfur Governor Denies RSF Control Over 'Al-Tina'

The Governor of Darfur, Mini Arko Minawi, has denied that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have control over Al-Tina, insisting that joint forces are in charge.

Feb 25 • 19:01 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Sudan: MSF Closes Hospital As Fighting Displaces 400 Families On Sudan-Chad Border

Médecins Sans Frontières has shut its hospital in El Tina, near the Sudan-Chad border, due to escalating fighting in the region.

Feb 25 • 02:52 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Chad Bianco reveals his California sports vision: Saving the LA Olympics and trans athlete crisis consequences

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco expresses his mixed feelings about the Los Angeles Dodgers winning the 2024 World Series and shares his political aspirations for California.

Feb 24 • 10:46 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Chad shuts border with war-torn neighbor

Chad has closed its eastern border with Sudan due to security concerns arising from ongoing conflicts in Sudan that have spilled over into Chad.

Feb 24 • 09:20 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Chad: Reasons for the Closure of the Border with Sudan

The Chadian government has announced a strict and immediate closure of its border with Sudan due to repeated incursions following recent conflicts in the border region.

Feb 24 • 08:21 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Chad closes border with Sudan following clashes

Chad has closed its border with Sudan after violent clashes linked to the ongoing Sudanese conflict, resulting in the deaths of five Chadian soldiers and several civilians.

Feb 23 • 18:56 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Chad: Will striking teachers of February receive their full salary?

The Chad government has decided to cut salaries for striking teachers, leading to ongoing tensions between the government and the teachers' union.

Feb 23 • 17:54 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

CHAD WOLF: Space isn’t just the final frontier, it’s the ‘ultimate high ground’

The article discusses the renewed space race between the U.S. and China, emphasizing the strategic implications of lunar exploration.

Feb 23 • 12:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

After 'incursions', Chad closes its border with Sudan

Chad has closed its border with Sudan due to repeated incursions by armed groups involved in the neighboring country's war.

Feb 23 • 11:49 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Chad shuts Sudan border until further notice

Chad has closed its border with Sudan until further notice due to escalating clashes with armed groups crossing from Sudan.

Feb 23 • 10:46 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Chad closes the border to war-torn Sudan

The Chadian government has announced the closure of its border with Sudan due to clashes between Chadian soldiers and armed groups involved in Sudan's civil war.

Feb 23 • 09:13 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Chad closes its borders with Sudan "until further notice"

Chad has announced the closure of its borders with Sudan indefinitely due to repeated incursions and violations by warring factions from Sudan.

Feb 23 • 08:57 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Sudan: 'Joint Force Repels RSF Attack On Sudan-Chad Border', As Rival Claims Spark Border Tensions

The Joint Forces in Sudan claimed to have repelled an attack by the RSF on the Sudan-Chad border, following RSF's announcement of control over the town of El Tina.

Feb 23 • 04:51 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The killing of four officers.. What is happening in eastern Chad?

Four senior military and police officers were killed in clashes with armed men in eastern Chad, raising concerns about security and the potential spillover of conflict from Sudan.

Feb 22 • 06:17 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Bianco says 'Democrat policy is indefensible' as GOP candidates top California governor polling

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco claims that decades of Democratic policies have led to a challenging political landscape in California, where Republicans may advance to the governor's race due to a potential vote split among Democrats.

Feb 22 • 03:00 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Chad: four soldiers killed during clashes in the north of the country

Four soldiers were killed in clashes in the Borkou province of Chad during a confrontation with armed highwaymen.

Feb 21 • 23:19 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Sudan: Paramilitaries Claim Control of a Border Town with Chad

Sudanese paramilitaries have claimed control of the border town of Al-Tina, previously held by joint forces allied with the regular army, amidst ongoing conflict in the region.

Feb 21 • 21:25 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Berlinale Competition: Under the Stars and by the Sea

The Berlinale film festival concludes with films from East Germany and Chad, including a story about a girl who witnesses a rape, as the jury prepares to decide on awards.

Feb 21 • 11:56 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

From the Well of Badr to the Jungles of Chad.. The 3rd of Ramadan, a Day of Conquests and Major Transformations

The article examines significant historical events that occurred on the 3rd of Ramadan, particularly focusing on the Battle of Badr and the death of Fatimah al-Zahra.

Feb 20 • 04:11 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Chad: a former member of the transitional military council accuses the president of forced enrollments to fight in Sudan

A former defense minister in Chad has accused President Mahamat Idriss Déby of forcibly enlisting members of his community to fight in Sudan.

Feb 19 • 09:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Adré: an invisible economy on the war border between Chad and Sudan

Adré, a border city between Chad and Sudan, has become a hub for informal trade driven by the influx of over 200,000 Sudanese refugees amidst ongoing conflict.

Feb 19 • 04:30 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Chad: French tourist's death "a tragic accident" according to another traveller

A French tourist in Chad, Paul Ferreri, has been reported dead after a fall while exploring near an oasis, with officials labeling it a tragic accident.

Feb 15 • 12:01 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

French tourism group of which one died during visit to leave Chad

A French tourist died after falling during a visit to Chad for the International Festival of Saharan Cultures, prompting the tour group to evacuate the country.

Feb 15 • 09:07 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

France-Chad: Noisy Breakup, Surreptitious Reconciliation!

This article analyzes the tumultuous relationship between France and Chad, focusing on the recent tensions and underlying reconciliatory gestures.

Feb 14 • 08:25 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

KÖD, the new album by Chadian Afrotronix: "I did a sound design job"

Afrotronix, a Chadian musician, releases his new album 'KÖD', blending traditional African music with contemporary sound design.

Feb 14 • 06:03 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Chad: The missing Frenchman in the Amdjarass area has been found dead

A 70-year-old French tourist who had been missing in Chad's Amdjarass region was found dead after going on an unaccompanied hiking trip with a group of tourists.

Feb 14 • 03:58 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Missing French tourist found dead after two-day desert search

The body of French tourist Paul Ferreri was discovered in Chad's Ennedi region after search efforts in the Sahara Desert.

Feb 13 • 15:44 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Chad: The missing French tourist found dead

A French tourist who went missing in northeastern Chad has been found dead, apparently from a fall while exploring the Sahara.

Feb 13 • 11:07 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

James van der Beek is remembered by Sarah Michelle Gellar, Chad Michael Murray, and more of his colleagues

Hollywood mourns the loss of James van der Beek, renowned for his role in Dawson's Creek, who passed away at the age of 48 after a battle with colorectal cancer.

Feb 12 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Sarah Michelle Gellar, Chad Michael Murray, and others mourn the death of James Van Der Beek

Celebrities including Sarah Michelle Gellar and Chad Michael Murray express their grief over the death of James Van Der Beek at the age of 48 after battling colorectal cancer.

Feb 11 • 20:52 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

"Um Jaras".. Dances on Desert Sands Break the Walls of Crises in Africa

The "Um Jaras" International Festival of Desert Cultures returns to Chad after a seven-year hiatus, celebrating the cultural diversity of the Sahel region.

Feb 11 • 10:00 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Sports

The former Chadian footballer Nambatingue Toko, legend of PSG, has died at 73

Nambatingue Toko, a renowned former Chadian footballer and PSG legend, passed away at the age of 73.

Feb 10 • 14:42 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The U.S. Department of Justice Struggles to Recruit Prosecutors Supporting Trump

Chad Mizelle's unusual recruitment efforts for federal prosecutors reflect the dwindling interest and loyalty issues within the Department of Justice under the Trump administration.

Feb 10 • 14:06 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NAPTIP returns 46 trafficked women, children to Katsina govt

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has returned 46 trafficked women and children to the Katsina State Government after they were intercepted while attempting to travel irregularly to Chad.

Feb 10 • 01:34 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Chad: The International Festival of Saharan Cultures Maintains the Tradition of Camel Racing

The International Festival of Saharan Cultures in Chad celebrates camel racing and the rich cultural heritage of the Saharan region, featuring nearly 400 riders and their camels in a competitive race.

Feb 9 • 14:47 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Chad's Amdjarass hosts major international Saharan culture festival

The International Festival of Saharan Cultures in Amdjarass, Chad, celebrates the rich traditions of Saharan peoples and strengthens cultural ties among ethnic groups.

Feb 9 • 14:28 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Oxfam Director: Decline in Support Threatens Lives of Sudanese Refugees in Chad

Oxfam's director warns that a decline in international support jeopardizes the lives of Sudanese refugees in Chad, leading to significant humanitarian challenges.

Feb 9 • 11:43 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Chad’s Saharan Cultures Festival Brings Together Desert Nations

Chad's Saharan Cultures Festival celebrates the heritage and unity of desert nations, featuring a variety of performances and traditional crafts.

Feb 9 • 09:58 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Murder, Rape, and Starvation: Sunday Times reports that hardly anyone cares about the tragedies in Sudan

The Sunday Times highlights the devastating humanitarian crisis in Chad's Adré town, where over 160,000 Sudanese refugees, mainly women and children, suffer from violence and extreme deprivation after fleeing Darfur.

Feb 8 • 14:17 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Life & Tech

Afrotronix explores African heritage in "KÖD," his new album

Chadian musician and composer Afrotronix returns with his new album "KÖD," featuring 27 diverse and danceable tracks that modernize the rhythms, melodies, and voices of African musical heritage.

Feb 7 • 06:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
World

UN: Famine Spreads to Two New Areas in Sudan's Darfur

Famine has spread to two new areas in North Darfur, Sudan, as reported by UN-backed experts, raising concerns over acute malnutrition thresholds in Um Barun and Kernoin near the Chad border due to the fall of Al-Fashir, the capital of North Darfur.

Feb 5 • 12:11 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
World

In Chad, fishermen are victims of growing insecurity in the Lake region

In the Chad lakeside village of Kaya Koudoukolé, local fishermen are facing increasing insecurity due to the influx of internally displaced persons fleeing Boko Haram attacks, impacting their agricultural and fishing activities.

Feb 4 • 23:05 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
World

Sudanese refugees flee war to Chad

Sudanese refugees, including Mahamat Hamid Abakar who was treated for a serious head wound, are fleeing the ongoing conflict in Sudan and crossing into Chad amidst a humanitarian crisis exacerbated by drone attacks.

Feb 4 • 07:36 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Sentencing of Teacher's Union Leader in Chad Amid Rising Tension

A court in Chad has sentenced the leader of the independent teachers' union, Djimodwiel Faustin, to one year in prison for charges of 'rebellion' and 'disturbing public order' amidst an ongoing teachers' strike.

Feb 3 • 08:57 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Crime & Justice

Chad: President of the Independent Teachers' Union Sentenced to One Year in Prison

On February 2, Djimoudouel Faustin was sentenced to one year in prison for multiple charges, including usurpation of title and incitement to rebellion, following a teachers' strike called by the union.

Feb 3 • 00:04 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
World

Chadian warlord Ousmane Dillo returns to combat in Sudan

Chadian warlord Ousmane Dillo, previously evacuated wounded from El-Fasher, has returned to fight alongside the Sudanese army in the Kordofan region amid an ongoing civil conflict.

Feb 2 • 18:32 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
World

France-Chad: "There are geostrategic interests that go beyond the economy"

A new chapter opens in the relationship between Chad and France as President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno meets with Emmanuel Macron, discussing a revitalized partnership grounded in mutual respect and shared interests following the recent withdrawal of French troops.

Feb 2 • 05:39 UTC

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