Residents in the capital of the African nation of Chad say multiple gunshots have been heard near the presidential palace.

At least 19 people were killed when gunmen attacked Chad's presidential complex in the capital N'Djamena on Wednesday, according to the government. Shortly afterward, Infrastructure Minister Aziz

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An attack on Chad's presidency compound foiled by security forces on Wednesday was carried out by a disorganised band of intoxicated men wielding knives and machetes who were easily neutralised, the government spokesperson said.

State media in Chad say an attack on the presidential palace left 18 assailants dead and six in custody, with one soldier killed and three wounded

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This photo taken on Jan. 7, 2025 shows the National Square in N'Djamena, Chad. (Xinhua/Han Xu) Fishermen catch fish in the Chari River in N'Djamena, Chad, on Jan. 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

Chad's government said security forces had foiled an attempt to destabilise the country on Wednesday evening, after bursts of gunfire rang out near the president's office in the capital N'Djamena and the military blocked the surrounding streets.

N'Djamena experiences violence and tank deployments after an attack on the presidential palace, escalating tensions in Chad's capital.- Watch Video on English Oneindia

N'DJAMENA, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Chad's ruling party won two-thirds of the seats in the legislative election which was boycotted by many in the opposition last month, provisional results showed on ...

Chad's Infrastructure Minister, Aziz Mahamat Saleh, reassured the public that the situation in N'Djamena is under control after gunfire erupted near the presidency. The Minister urged citizens not to panic,