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African plans for Mali’s future in trouble after Chad’s shock withdrawal

April 17, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Chad was supposed to be the backbone of the African-led force in Mali. And, until now, that’s exactly what it has been, providing the only African soldiers trained and trusted for combat operations in the tricky desert war against experienced … read more »

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Chad’s Deby pledges war on graft

August 8, 2011 by benim

N’djamena – Idriss Deby Itno vowed he would battle corruption as he was sworn in as president of Chad for a new five-year term on Monday, extending a rule which already stretches back more than two decades. “There will be … read more »

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Chad rebel group signs peace accord

June 14, 2011 by benim

A Chad rebel group has signed a peace accord with the government, paving the way for it to return home after setting up in Central African Republic around three years ago, officials said Tuesday. The accord between a Chad mediator … read more »

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Chad vote conformed to international standards: AU observers

April 27, 2011 by benim

An African Union observer mission in Chad said Wednesday that presidential elections boycotted by the incumbent’s main rivals had nevertheless conformed to international standards. “The organisation and running of the presidential election of April 25, 2011, conformed to national legal … read more »

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Voting begins in Chad election

April 25, 2011 by benim

N’djamena – Voting began on Monday in the first round of Chad’s presidential election with incumbent Idriss Deby Itno virtually assured of victory after his three main rivals boycotted the polls. Deby, in power since ousting dictator Hissene Habre in … read more »

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Chad opposition quits election body, vote in doubt

March 25, 2011 by benim

Chad’s opposition parties withdrew from the electoral commission on Friday, putting at risk a delayed presidential election scheduled for next month. Three major opposition candidates in the oil-producing Central African country already said this week they would boycott the vote … read more »

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Chad elections postponed

March 22, 2011 by benim

Libreville – Chad’s Independent National Electoral Commission (Ceni) said on Monday it has postponed a presidential election until April 24, a delay of three weeks, to be able to organise the poll better. “It’s for internal reasons within the Ceni … read more »

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Opponents threaten boycott, Chad leader delays poll

March 13, 2011 by benim

Chadian President Idriss Deby has agreed to postpone the presidential election due on April 3 after opposition candidates threatened a boycott over flaws in the process, one of them said on Saturday. Only four days ago Deby rejected the appeal … read more »

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Sudan and Chad to extend joint border security operation

March 13, 2011 by benim

Military from Sudan and Chad are expected to renew a deal related to a joint force monitoring the border between the two countries in order to to end cross-border rebel attacks from the both sides. The deployment of the 3000 … read more »

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Chad’s opposition threatens to boycott April elections

March 4, 2011 by benim

All five Chadian opposition candidates said on Friday they will boycott an April 3 presidential poll if their request for new secure voters cards and registration lists is rejected by the government. A joint statement signed by all five candidates … read more »

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Fresh clashes erupt in Ivory Coast’s Abidjan

February 26, 2011 by benim

ABIDJAN — Fresh clashes erupted on Saturday in Ivory Coast’s main city Abidjan a day after UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon warned the crisis-hit nation was on the brink of civil war. Heavy-weapon gunfire broke out in the commercial capital … read more »

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