Offstream
news

The Chadian government announces that an overnight attack on Chad's security services headquarters in N'Djamena has resulted in the deaths of several individuals, and accuses the Socialist Party without Borders of carrying out the attack. In response the Chadian Army besieges the party's headquarters with several people killed including its president Yaya Dillo Djérou amid internet restrictions around the capital.
2024-02-28

Rebels of the Front for Change and Concord in Chad (FACT) threaten to press on and reach Chad's capital N'Djamena following the killing of President Idriss Déby. In the capital, many civilians choose to stay home as fears grow. FACT rebels reject the military junta led by Déby's son, Mahamat Déby Itno, and opposition politicians also call for a civilian transition.
2021-04-21

Rebel forces of the Front for Change and Concord in Chad advance to the capital, N'Djamena, as incumbent President Idriss Déby takes a lead in the April 11 election and is expected to extend his mandate. Yesterday, the U.S. and British governments ordered some diplomatic staff to leave Chad amidst the unrest.
2021-04-18

Chadian security forces raid the home of opposition leader Yaya Dillo Djérou in N'Djamena, killing five of his relatives, including his mother and son. A government statement says the raid was an operation to arrest Dillo. Two other people are also killed and five others are wounded in the ensuing fight.
2021-02-28

Chad reportedly ends its military participation with the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) countering Boko Haram, saying Chadian ground forces will no longer operate outside its borders.
2020-04-11

A Boko Haram female suicide bomber kills at least nine civilians in Kaiga-Kindjiria, western Chad. Two other civilians are injured.
2020-01-20

Chad and Israel restore diplomatic relations with each other after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Chadian President Idriss Déby in N'Djamena. Chad severed ties with Israel in 1972.
2019-01-20

Five suicide bombers target a village in Chad that is home to thousands of Nigerian refugees who have fled Boko Haram, killing at least 36 people.
2015-10-10

A Boko Haram attack near Lake Chad kills at least 11 Chadian troops while 17 Boko Haram militants are also reportedly killed in the fighting following the pre-dawn strike on Chadian army positions.
2015-10-6

The Chadian Air Force carries out airstrikes against bases of Boko Haram in neighbouring Nigeria to avenge twin bombings in Chad's capital N'Djamena three days ago.
2015-06-18