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Chad ruling party wins parliamentary majority, provisional results show
Reuters  |  Jan 12, 2025

The vote, which also included municipal and regional elections, was Chad's first in more than a decade.

Why West Africa could soon have a jihadist state
The Conversation  |  Jan 12, 2025

Groups such as Islamic State and al-Qaeda are committed to the establishment of these states, denouncing democratic governance.

Chad downplays threat from foiled attack on presidential compound in capital N'Djamena
Reuters  |  Jan 10, 2025

Chad is led by President Mahamat Idriss Deby, who seized power after rebels killed his father, longstanding President Idriss Deby.

Senegal, Chad accuse French President Macron of 'contempt' over remarks on African 'ingratitude'
Gelle Dheere  |  Jan 07, 2025

Sonko reminded Macron that if African soldiers—often forcibly mobilised, mistreated, and ultimately betrayed—had not fought during World War II to def...

Political test for Tanzania's Chadema as Mbowe and Lissu seek top party position
Mwangi Maina  |  Dec 31, 2024

Lissu has previously expressed concerns over what he described as a "huge and unprecedented" amount of "dirty money" within the party.

Chad goes to polls as opposition urges boycott over fraud allegations
DW News  |  Dec 29, 2024

The vote is being held amid security challenges due to Boko Haram attacks.

UAE flights head to airstrip that UN suspects supplies arms to Sudan rebels
Reuters  |  Dec 13, 2024

At meetings with senior US officials in Washington this fall, UAE delegates dropped their denials of providing backing to the RSF after they were show...

Tanzania's opposition cries foul after CCM election victory
DW News  |  Dec 03, 2024

This was the first time that President Samia Suluhu Hassan's popularity was tested on the ballot.

Chad threatens to withdraw from multinational security force
Reuters  |  Nov 04, 2024

The Lake Chad region has been repeatedly attacked by insurgencies, including by militants in West Africa and Boko Haram.

Tundu Lissu calls for action amid rising human rights abuses in Tanzania
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Oct 30, 2024

Lissu believes that Tanzanians must reflect on the root causes of police misconduct.

Around 40 killed in attack on Chad military base, presidency says
Reuters  |  Oct 28, 2024

Chad is an important ally for French and US forces aiming to fight rebels in the Sahel.

Senior Tanzanian opposition party official abducted and seriously injured, party says
Reuters  |  Oct 20, 2024

CHADEMA, the leading opposition party, said its women's wing publicity secretary, Aisha Machano, was abducted in Kibiti town in the eastern part of th...

Tanzanian opposition leaders Freeman Mbowe, Tundu Lissu arrested
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 23, 2024

The protest, which had been officially banned, was sparked by allegations that security forces were involved in the kidnapping and killing of Chadema...

Samia tells off US, Western nations over 'interference in Tanzania’s domestic affairs'
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 18, 2024

Her remarks came in response to a statement from the US Embassy calling for a probe into the killing of a former CHADEMA leader.

Nigerian flood victims in Borno state face long wait for medical help
Reuters  |  Sep 17, 2024

More than 30 people have been killed by the floods, which authorities say affected about one million people.

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu condemns murder of abducted CHADEMA official
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 09, 2024

Kibao, a member of CHADEMA's national secretariat, was reportedly forced off a bus on Friday while travelling from Dar es Salaam to Tanga.

UN deputy secretary-general and envoy visit Sudan, Chad amidst ongoing humanitarian crisis
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 29, 2024

The delegation plans to engage with local authorities and representatives from both refugee and host communities throughout their trip.

Tanzanian police release opposition leaders after mass arrests
Reuters  |  Aug 13, 2024

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has taken some steps to ease restrictions on the media and opposition since coming to power in 2021, but rights groups s...

Tundu Lissu, other Tanzanian opposition leaders arrested ahead of youth rally
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 12, 2024

The rally, organised by Chadema's youth wing, was expected to draw around 10,000 young people under the theme "Take charge of your future."

Tanzania police ban International Youth Day gathering citing violence concerns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 11, 2024

Chadema officials denounced the police decision, urging President Samia Suluhu to intervene.

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