List of Chad articles
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Members of the Cameroonian Gendarmerie patrol in Omar Bongo Square in Buea, Cameroon’s majority-Anglophone southwestern province’s capital, during a political rally for incumbent President Paul Biya on Oct. 3. (Marco Longari/AFP/Getty Images) Cameroon’s Paul Biya Gives a Master Class in Fake Democracy
One of the world’s most experienced autocrats has clinched another seven-year term by bending the rules of the game in his direction in ways both old and new.
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A Turkish tank on a hilltop overlooking the Turkey-Syria border on Oct. 9, 2014. (Gokhan Sahin/Getty Images) When Diplomacy Disappears
The Trump Administration’s lack of engagement has made the terrorist threat worse.
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Chadian soldiers patrol in the Nigerian border town of Gamboru on Feb. 4, 2015. (Stephane Yas/AFP/Getty Images) America Should Beware a Chadian Military Scorned
Stung by its inclusion on the Trump administration’s travel ban, Chad is already making life harder for U.S. troops in Africa.
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HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 4: Chad's President Idriss Deby Itno attends the opening ceremony of the G20 Summit on September 4, 2016 in Hangzhou, China. World leaders are gathering for the 11th G20 Summit from September 4-5. (Photo by Mark Schiefelbein - Pool/Getty Images) Why Is Chad in Trump’s New Travel Ban?
Experts are puzzled by Trump’s decision to include a U.S. counterterrorism ally in the new travel restrictions.
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le pen crop Marine Le Pen Spends One of Her Last Weeks Campaigning for French Presidency in Chad and Russia
A busy week for Le Pen as she juggles offending Chadians and posing with Putin.
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00_top_Fotor This Punchline Has Been Approved for All Audiences
Chad’s most famous comedian used to skewer President Idriss Déby's notoriously abusive government. Then he got seduced by praise and gifts — and decided to campaign for the dictator instead.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Boko Haram Has Forced 1 Million Children Out of School
Boko Haram militants have forced 1 million children out of school.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Nigeria Scores Rare Victory Against Boko Haram
A mass surrender in a strategic fishing village indicates Buhari’s counterterrorism might have hope afterall.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Number of Children Displaced by Boko Haram Surpasses 1.4 Million
The number of children displaced by Boko Haram continues to grow despite pledges from government leaders they will stop the group.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Judgment Day for Hissène Habré
Twenty-five years after he fled to Senegal, Chad’s former dictator is on trial for allegedly overseeing the killing and torturing of thousands of his own people. Will his victims see justice?
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 U.S. to Boost Military Aid to Nigeria for Boko Haram Fight
Washington wants to help Nigeria’s new president battle one of Africa’s deadliest terrorist groups, but don’t expect a fleet of surveillance drones to be part of the mix.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Africa’s Angry Young Men
No school, no job, no future. Why so many of Africa's young men choose militias.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Nigerian Officials: Military Expects to Win Back All Boko Haram Territory This Month
Nigerian officials visiting Washington Wednesday said the army expects to regain all territory currently under control of Boko Haram by the Nigerian presidential elections on March 28.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Why Are Chadian Youth Rioting Over a Motorcycle Helmet Law?
In Chad, a new law passed requiring motorcycle riders to wear helmets. But the cost of helmets has now tripled and students fear they won't be able to afford their daily rides to class.
