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October 8, 2022

Two Members of the US Congress visit the President of the Transition Military Council in Chad

After a recent remark by Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno calling US Senator Bob Menendez a “small civil servant”, the PCMT received two congressmen from the United States. The Congressmen, Rep. Jimmy Panetta from California...

Education / Politics

October 4, 2022

by George Adams

Teachers go on strike the first day of school in Chad

Public school teachers in Chad did not show up for school on Monday. Instead, they held a general assembly to discuss the non payment of chalk and documentation bonuses. The result was the announcement...

News / Politics / Security

September 29, 2022

by Peter Lee

Committee To Handle “divisive” Topics Suggests Divisive Resolution

N’DJAMENA–The new commission established to handle “divisive” topics in Chad’s national dialogue has announced their findings to the plenary, and it doesn’t bode well for opponents of the Deby regime. With only one day...

News / Politics

September 28, 2022

by George Adams

Suspense builds in N’Djamena as National Dialogue restarts today

The work of the National Dialogue has been pushed back to this afternoon around 3:30. The work carried out by the assembly has been suspended and several “thorny” issues have been entrusted to a...

News / Politics

September 27, 2022

by Peter Lee

National Dialogue in shambles, set to end on 30th

N’DJAMENA–After over a month of heated discussions on topics such as Friday off work, and a federal format for government, the dialogue presidium has announced the talks will wind down on the 30th of...

Entertainment / News / Politics / Society

September 21, 2022

by Peter Lee

Popular rapper Ray’s Kim EDM releases new single, “Rend le Pouvoir”

N’DJAMENA–In direct defiance of the regime in place, Ray’s Kim EDM, a popular Chadian rapper and opposition politician, known for his connections with “Les Transformateurs” released a new single entitled: “REND LE POUVOIR.” The...

Politics / Security

September 21, 2022

by George Adams

Wakit Tama Maintains Marches Despite Government Opposition

Wakit Tama has announced that it will still march today and Saturday despite a statement from the Minister of Public Security to the effect that the marches were prohibited. The Minister of Public Security,...

News / Politics

September 19, 2022

by Peter Lee

Chadian Foreign Affairs Minister Feels Sidelined, Resigns

N’DJAMENA–Longtime Foreign Affairs Minster of Chad and government diplomat Mahamat Zene Cherif, resigned today after tweeting a document announcing his resignation and justifying his decision. The document, addressed to Mahamat Idriss Deby, the current...

Economics / Health / News / Politics

September 16, 2022

by Peter Lee

UST Strike In N’Djamena, Hospitals Close

N’DJAMENA–Following the announcement of a universal strike by the Union of Unions of workers in Chad, or UST, hospitals in N’Djamena were closed on Monday. At the Union hospitals and other health centers across...

News / Politics / Religion

September 13, 2022

by George Adams

Chad – Civil Society Leaves Dialogue as Protestant Leaders Discuss Possible Return

Three Protestant leaders were recently received by the President of the Transitional Military Council of Chad, Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno. The meeting was arranged to discuss the church leader’s participation in the National Inclusive...

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