Chad news
Chad is a landlocked country located in Central Africa. Here are some recent news headlines from Chad:
Politics
- Chad's President Idriss Déby dies in clashes with rebels (April 2021) - President Déby was killed in a battle with rebels in the north of the country, leading to a power vacuum and a transition period.
- Chad's military junta takes power after President Déby's death (April 2021) - The military junta, led by General Mahamat Déby, took control of the country and announced a transition period of 18 months.
- Chad's junta leader meets with African leaders to discuss transition (May 2021) - General Mahamat Déby met with leaders from the African Union and the Economic Community of Central African States to discuss the transition period and the country's future.
Security
- Chad's rebels clash with government forces in the north (March 2021) - Rebels from the Front for Change and Concord in Chad (FACT) clashed with government forces in the north of the country, leading to the death of several soldiers.
- Chad's military launches operation against Boko Haram in the east (February 2021) - The Chadian military launched an operation against Boko Haram militants in the east of the country, following a series of attacks on villages.
Economy
- Chad's economy struggles due to COVID-19 pandemic (2020) - The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on Chad's economy, with the country's GDP expected to contract by 2.5% in 2020.
- Chad's oil production increases despite challenges (2020) - Chad's oil production has increased despite challenges faced by the country's oil industry, including a decline in global oil prices.
Humanitarian
- Chad faces humanitarian crisis due to conflict and displacement (2020) - Chad is facing a humanitarian crisis due to conflict and displacement, with over 400,000 people displaced and in need of assistance.
- Chad receives aid from international organizations to support refugees (2020) - Chad has received aid from international organizations, including the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), to support refugees and internally displaced persons.
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