Source: Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) |

Sudan Fact-Finding Mission documents disturbing patterns of rights violations on mission in Chad

The Mission traveled to eastern Chad, including to Adre, Farchana and Abeche

The UN’s Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for the Sudan called on the international community to urgently step up efforts to end the country’s war, saying it had documented disturbing patterns of grave human rights violations during its three-week mission to neighboring Chad. The Fact-Finding Mission visited Chad from 30 June to 18…

Source: World Food Programme (WFP) |

Chad, World Bank, World Food Programme (WFP) and partners join forces to meet crisis-affected people's food and nutrition needs during the lean season

This response plan involves the distribution of food, seeds, and cash transfers to families most exposed to hunger

The Government of Chad – with support from WFP, the World Bank and other partners - has launched its national emergency response plan to meet the immediate food and nutrition needs of one million of the most vulnerable people across eight provinces during the June-August lean season - when food…

Source: The World Bank Group |

Chad: World Bank launches an Economic report

Chad’s economy has proven resilient despite the war in neighboring Sudan, although there have been spillover effects on trade, public expenditure, and inflation

Enhancing the economic inclusion of refugees necessitates acknowledging their economic contributions, according to the World Bank Chad Economic Update 2024, which dedicates a special chapter to examining the economic ramifications of refugee influxes. The outbreak of the Sudanese crisis in April 2023 has led to a significant increase of refugee…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) |

Chad eliminates human African trypanosomiasis as a public health problem

51st country to be recognized by WHO for eliminating a neglected tropical disease, surpassing the halfway mark towards the 100-country target set for 2030

The World Health Organization (WHO) congratulates Chad for having eliminated the gambiense form of human African trypanosomiasis, also known as sleeping sickness, as a public health problem. It marks the first neglected tropical disease to be eliminated in the country. Chad is the first country to be acknowledged for eliminating a…

Source: United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation |

On behalf of United Arab Emirates (UAE) President, His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan attends inauguration ceremony of Chadian President

His Excellency also affirmed the deep-rooted ties between both countries across various fields, highlighting the wise leadership’s keenness to strengthen bilateral relations

On behalf of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, attended the inauguration ceremony, held at the capital N'Djamena, of His Excellency Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, President of the Republic of Chad, after winning the presidential…

Source: Kingdom of Morocco - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates |

Lower House Speaker Represents His Majesty the King at Official Inauguration Ceremony of Chad's President-Elect

HM King Mohammed VI had sent a message of greetings and congratulations to the President of the Republic of Chad on the occasion of his election to his country's highest office

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Rachid Talbi Alami, represented HM King Mohammed VI, on May 23, 2024 in N'Djamena, at the official inauguration ceremony of the President-elect of the Republic of Chad, Mr. Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno. The official inauguration ceremony took place in the capital N'Djamena, in…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan |

Japan: Presidential Election in Chad

Japan reiterates its respect for the important role that Chad plays for peace and stability in the region, and will continue to support peace and stability in African countries

On May 6 (local time), Chad held a presidential election, and on May 16 (local time), the Constitutional Council of Chad announced the election of H.E. Mr. MAHAMAT IDRISS DEBY ITNO as president-elect. Japan welcomes the efforts of the Chadian people having conducted this election in a generally peaceful manner…

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Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

Africa: Launch of a regional agenda for integrating nutrition into Agricultural policies and programs

The discussion highlighted the importance of multi-sectoral collaboration and community involvement in achieving the agenda’s goals

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) convened a crucial hybrid meeting on Monday, 20 May 2024, bringing together key stakeholders to launch the Regional Nutrition Agenda officially. The event highlighted the integration of nutrition into agricultural policies and strategies, marking a significant step forward in addressing nutritional challenges…

Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

President El-Sisi Speaks with President of Chad

The two presidents stressed their interest to further strengthen and diversify cooperation frameworks at various levels

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi spoke by phone with the President of Chad, Mahamat Idriss Déby. President El-Sisi congratulated the President of Chad on winning the presidential elections. For his part, President Déby expressed his appreciation for the President’s kind gesture and stressed his country’s keenness to enhance the distinguished…