Kidnappings soar in central Africa’s ‘triangle of death’
Where Chad, Cameroon and the Central African Republic meet, people are turning vigilante to fight back
June 2024
Explosion at weapons depot in Chad's capital causes multiple deaths – video
A deadly explosion at a weapons depot in N'Djamena killed at least nine people and injured 40 as people living nearby were forced to flee
Multiple deaths reported after fire causes explosion in capital of Chad
Nine people died after blast at ammunition depot in N’Djamena and at least 40 have been injured, official says
Conflicts drive number of forcibly displaced people to record high
Sharp rise, equivalent to population of London, means nearly 120 million have been driven from their homes
May 2024
Chad’s military leader Itno declared president as results contested by rival
Prime minister, Masra, accuses officials of manipulating results that show he won 18.5% of vote to Itno’s 61%
Opposition cries foul over ‘dynastic dictatorship’ as Chad goes to polls
Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno widely expected to win poll as observers voice doubts over electoral process
Chad leader tries to step out of his battle-tested father’s shadow
With elections looming, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno hopes to prove he is worthy of his inherited position amid reports voting will be rigged
April 2024
Rights and freedom
Sudanese refugees in Chad unable to access medical care for war injuries
Some people in Ambelia camp waiting for treatment to wounds resulting from ethnic violence last year
March 2024
Inside Guardian Weekly
Sudan’s exodus: inside the 29 March Guardian Weekly
Rights and freedom
‘Here, there is no future’: ethnic cleansing and fresh atrocities drive exodus of thousands from Darfur
February 2024
Chad opposition leader Yaya Dillo killed in gun clash
African leaders call for equity over minerals used for clean energy
January 2024
‘We’re playing Whac-A-Mole’: why the aid system is broken
Calls for drastic overhaul of funding as conflicts and climate crisis drive surge in humanitarian needs and appeals fall short
December 2023
Rape, murder, looting: massacre in Ardamata is the latest chapter in Darfur’s horror story
The age of extinction
VIP passengers: the five black rhinos flown 2,700 miles on a mission to repopulate Chad
November 2023
Hunger crisis threatens Chad as funding for food aid falters
World Food Programme warns it will stop helping to feed 1.4 million people including refugees from Darfur as global demand for assistance increases
October 2023
‘You have forgotten us’: Darfur’s victims struggle on in a Chad refugee camp
More than 420,000 people have fled across the border as attacks by militias in West Darfur continue. Another 200,000 people are expected to follow. Yet, says one refugee, ‘the international community does nothing’
August 2023
Human rights this fortnight – in pictures
Remembering the coup in Chile and clashes in Haiti: human rights this fortnight – in pictures
Niger coup backers call for mass mobilisation amid military threat from regional bloc
July 2023
First image of Niger’s ousted president appears online
Mohamed Bazoum, pictured with president of Chad, believed to be being held at presidential residence
