Tag: President Idriss Deby Itno
Macron arrives N’djamena for Idriss Deby’s funeral
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived N'djamena, the Chadian capital on Thursday night for the state burial tomorrow 23 April of…
Idriss Deby cruises home to sixth term in Chadian election
Chadian President Idriss Deby has taken a strong early lead in the 11 April presidential election, partial provisional results released…
Like Nigeria, Chadian herdsmen, farmers in bloody clashes ; emergency declared
President Idriss Deby Itno, president of neighbouring Chad has declared a state of emergency in two eastern provinces, authorising summary…
37 dead as herdsmen, farmers clash
At least 37 people have been killed amid fresh inter-communal clashes in northeast Chad between farmers and camel herders, President…
Boko Haram: Chad’s Deby unhappy with Nigeria’s military
Nigeria’s military have been celebrating a surge of victories over Boko Haram insurgents in recent weeks, including the capture of…
Boko Haram leader taunts Itno, Biya, Issouffou in new video
The head of Boko Haram — the enigmatic Abubakar Shekau — has openly taunted the countries being menaced by the…
Chad joins war against Boko Haram, deploys troops to Cameroon
Dozens of Chadian tanks headed out of the capital Friday south towards Cameroon to help fight Nigeria’s dreaded Boko Haram…
Boko Haram: Chad to send troops to support Cameroon
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya announced Thursday that neighbouring Chad will send troops to aid his country’s army fight Boko Haram…
Africa must tackle scourge of terrorism, leaders warn
African leaders said Tuesday the continent must work together to end the “scourge” of terrorism, amid fears of a growing…