Chad latest news
Chad is a country in Central Africa, and here are some of the latest news updates:
Politics
- Chad's President Idriss Déby has died in a battle against rebels in the north of the country, according to the government. (Source: BBC News)
- The African Union has condemned the killing of President Déby and called for calm in the country. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The United Nations has expressed concern over the situation in Chad and called for a peaceful resolution to the crisis. (Source: UN News)
Security
- Chad has been hit by a wave of attacks by rebels in recent weeks, with several towns and villages being targeted. (Source: Reuters)
- The Chadian military has launched a counter-offensive against the rebels, with reports of heavy fighting in several areas. (Source: AFP)
Economy
- Chad's economy has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, with the country's GDP expected to contract by 2.5% in 2021. (Source: World Bank)
- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $45 million loan to help Chad respond to the economic impact of the pandemic. (Source: IMF)
Humanitarian
- The United Nations has launched an appeal for $143 million to help respond to the humanitarian crisis in Chad, which has been exacerbated by the conflict and the pandemic. (Source: UN News)
- The World Food Programme (WFP) has warned of a severe food crisis in Chad, with over 2 million people at risk of hunger. (Source: WFP)
Other news
- Chad has been affected by a severe drought in recent months, with many farmers struggling to grow crops. (Source: ReliefWeb)
- The country has also been hit by a cholera outbreak, with over 1,000 cases reported in recent weeks. (Source: WHO)
Please note that the news updates are subject to change and may not be comprehensive.