Chad’s former prime minister and opposition leader, Saleh Kebzabo, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison on charges of undermining state security, a court in N’Djamena ruled on 9 August.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $625 million loan programme for Chad to support economic growth and social spending amid regional and economic challenges.
Authorities in Chad have reported fatalities and injuries following a violent incident in the country’s southwest, with limited details provided about those involved.
French troops have officially withdrawn from Chad, marking the end of a military presence that spanned nearly seven decades.
Gunfire at Chad’s presidential palace on Wednesday left 19 dead, including a security officer, after 24 gunmen attempted to storm the complex. The government confirmed the situation is now under control, labelling the attack a failed destabilisation attempt.
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