Chad’s ruling party took the majority of votes in last month’s parliamentary election that the main opposition party boycotted.
France is set to withdraw its military forces from Chad, following a recent attack on the presidential palace. Despite this, President Idriss Deby claims Chad's security is assured. Is he hiding some facts?
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Residents in the capital of the African nation of Chad say multiple gunshots have been heard near the presidential palace.
Military leader Mahamat Déby’s ruling party reinforced its grip on power by winning two-thirds of the seats in Chad’s parliamentary election, which was boycotted by the main opposition. Most Read from BloombergWhat Robotaxis Brought San FranciscoA Blueprint for Better Bike LanesAmbitious High-Speed Rail Plans Advance in the Baltic RegionNYC Condo Owners May Bear Costs of Landmark Green Building LawNew York,
Chad's ruling party has secured two-thirds of National Assembly seats amid a boycotted legislative election, solidifying President Mahamat Idriss Deby's power. The recent transition to constitutional rule follows Deby's controversial rise to power after his father's death.
The MPS party of Chad's military ruler President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno appears set for a solid majority in parliament after general elections in December that were boycotted by opposition parties,
The Chadian capital N'Djamena was on alert on Thursday after 19 people died during clashes between security forces and gunmen in the presidential complex. The assault came after President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno returned to his compound following talks with China's Foreign Minister Wang-Yi.
An foiled attack on Chad's presidential compound overnight was carried out by a disorganised band of intoxicated men wielding knives and machetes who were easily neutralised by security forces, a government spokesperson said.
President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt's commitment to supporting Chad's security and stability, condemning the recent attack on the presidential palace in Chad’s N'Djamena.
Armed men tried to storm Chad's presidential palace when President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno was inside but 18 attackers and two soldiers were killed in the failed attack, the national
Electoral body says President Deby’s party secured 124 of 188 National Assembly seats in vote boycotted by opposition.