On February 13, 2026, a retired French tourist from Dijon, aged 70, was discovered deceased in the Bachikélé oasis, approximately 100 kilometers from Amdjarass, the capital of the Ennedi East province in Chad. He had been missing since Wednesday after departing with a group of fifty tourists to visit the oasis as part of the International Festival of Saharan Cultures (FICSA). The unfortunate incident began when the group of tourists decided to undertake an impromptu hike, deviating from the planned supervision protocols. During this excursion, two men ventured away from the main group, mistakenly believing they were heading towards their campsite. One, Pascal Frochot, exhausted from the journey, chose to rest and was found a few hours later, while his friend pressed on alone under stress and pressure. The situation raises significant concerns about the safety protocols in place for tourists in remote areas of Chad, especially during large cultural events like FICSA. This tragedy underscores the necessity for stricter adherence to safety measures and guidelines to prevent such unfortunate incidents in the future, ensuring the well-being of both tourists and the locals who serve as guides.