Chad

RSF paramilitary group claims forces have seized control of town on Sudan-Chad border

The RSF said in a message published on social media that its forces had seized the town, which had earlier been believed to be held by the Joint Forces aligned with the Sudanese army.

MEMBERS OF the Sudanese army gather next to a destroyed military vehicles after a battle with Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the capital Khartoum, Sudan March 25, 2025.
Supporters of the UAE-backed separatist Southern Transitional Council (STC) wave flags of the United Arab Emirates and of the STC, during a rally in Aden, Yemen, December 30, 2025.

How the UAE built its sphere of influence across the region, including role in Yemen - explainer

Photo from the KKL-JNF agriculture delegation's mission in Chad.

Israeli delegation combats desertification in Chad

 General Abdourahmane Tiani, who was declared as the new head of state of Niger by leaders of a coup, arrives to meet with ministers in Niamey, Niger July 28, 2023.

Niger reopens borders with several neighbors a week after coup


Hundreds of thousands may flee Sudan fighting, UN says

UNHCR officials are poised for 270,000 people to flee over Sudan's borders - a preliminary planning figure that includes Sudanese refugees crossing into South Sudan and Chad.

 People are evacuated due to clashes between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese army, in Port Sudan, Sudan, April 25, 2023.

14 Days: Jerusalem terror

Israeli news highlights from the past two weeks.

 The seven victims in the Neveh Ya'acov Jerusalem terrorist attack that took place on January 27, 2023.

Netanyahu inaugurates Chadian embassy in Israel before flying to Paris

"We are strengthening our friendship and our common interests in pursuing peace, security and prosperity," Netanyahu told the Chadian President.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President of Chad Mahamat Déby at the inauguration of the Chadian embassy in Israel.

Chad to open embassy in Israel on Thursday, Netanyahu says

The Chadian leader is in Israel at the moment and will officiate at the inauguration of the embassy, whose location was not clear.

 Chadian President Mahamat Deby and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem.

Oldest known humans started walking on two feet 7m. years ago - study

Researchers claim this discovery may contribute to how early humans split apart from apes to start their own evolutionary line.

Slightly larger brains than modern humans, and stronger, but extinct. An illustration of the Neanderthal man.

KKL-JNF delegation visits Republic of Chad

On the ground to strengthen the country’s agriculture and water management and ‘take part in global effort to combat climate change’.

 KKL-JNF PROFESSIONAL delegation visits Chad and meets with leaders in both the field and boardroom

Bomb scare on Air France flight from Chad

Air France

Could Chad be a ‘time bomb’ affecting Algeria, Sahel in Africa? - analysis

While Chad had cracked down on extremism there is now concern of growing chaos. The burden on Algeria as a center of stability now grows.

French President Emmanuel Macron attends the state funeral of late Chadian President Idriss Deby in N'Djamena, Chad, April 23, 2021.

Thousands attend funeral of Chad's Deby, Macron pledges French support

Deby, a lynchpin in Western security strategy, was killed on Monday in a battle against a rebel army led by dissident army officers who are not linked to jihadists, according to Chadian authorities.

French President Emmanuel Macron attends the state funeral of late Chadian President Idriss Deby in N'Djamena, Chad, April 23, 2021.

First Chadian military cargo plane to land in Israel for humanitarian aid

IFA with the help of the American Jewish Committee has donated tents to help 12,000 people made homeless by floods in that country.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Deputy Director of Chad's civil cabinet Abdelkerim Idriss Déby