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Chad, Qatar
Kaka seeks to reboot relations with Doha

By appointing a new ambassador, Chad is hoping to persuade Doha to fund its DDR programme, but before Qatar invests a penny it will expect to see evidence of political progress between the Déby government and the rebel signatories to the peace accord. [...]

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Doha hosts Chad reconciliation process but Kaka controls guest list

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Agence Nationale de Securite
Ahmed Kogri
Ali Sossal Brahim
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Djibrill Yipene Bassole
Front pour l'alternance et la concorde au Tchad
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