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Chad
N'Djamena urges Glencore to settle its staff accounts before Perenco transfer

PetroChad Mangara's management (PCM - Glencore Group) has not yet finished the process of transferring its Chadian assets to Perenco. Its employees have managed to rally the presidency's secretary general David Houdeingar Ngarimaden.

Subscribers only Energy 08.06.2022

Central Africa
Business airlines hit jackpot with AU summit in Malabo

The latest African Union gathering held in the capital of Equatorial Guinea in May was a golden opportunity for a handful of business airlines to make some serious money by flying various presidents around.

Subscribers only Business 03.06.2022

The African Union summit in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.

Chad, United States
US politicians engage in discreet diplomacy in N'Djamena

Following the lead of the State Department, a number of US political representatives have been reaching out to the transitional authorities in Chad. The Republican representative for Mississippi was received by Kaka on 30 May.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 02.06.2022

The President of the Chadian Transitional Military Council, Mahamat Idriss Déby (right), received Republican US Congressman Trent Kelly in N'Djamena on 30 May 2022.

Chad
Savannah unleashes charm offensive on Kaka following ExxonMobil exit

The British junior, newly arrived in Chad, intends to do everything in its power to gain the approval of the country's authorities. It is preparing to develop huge electrification projects in its production area of Doba and near N'Djamena.

Subscribers only Energy 02.06.2022

In Focus | Central African Republic, Chad
From Bangui to N'Djamena, the secret war of the Fula's 'defenders'

Rebel leaders Baba Laddé, Ali Darass and Hassan Bouba have proclaimed themselves defenders of the Fula, a community widely shunned within the region, in a strategy of self-defence that handily fits in with their own interests.

Subscribers only Politics 30.05.2022

Rebel leader Ali Darass, head of the Union pour la paix en Centrafrique (UPC).

Chad
Kaka finally obtains draft timetable for peace talks after pressuring Qatar

More than two months after preliminary peace talks opened in Doha, with Qatar's help, N'Djamena has finally managed to obtain a date for the end of discussions with the rebel groups, and hopes that this will lead to an agreement.

Subscribers only Politics 23.05.2022

The President of the Chadian CNT, Mahamat Idriss Déby received the delegation from the Emir of Qatar on 16 February 2022.

In Focus | Africa, United Nations
Chad, Togo and Ivory Coast vie for blue helmet contracts

Amid Europe's gradual military withdrawal from Mali and as peacekeeping needs grow in the Central African Republic, three states are jostling for lucrative troop contribution contracts. But the UN's strict rules on equipment and training place tall hurdles in the way of their ambitions.

Subscribers only Defence 16.05.2022

A Chadian MINUSMA soldier parades during a visit by Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Hervé Ladsous to Tessalit, Mali, in March 2013.

Chad
Amid gold fever, Italy's Ara Pacis offers to mediate with defectors turned rogue miners

The Rome-based non-profit, which has close ties to Italy's security apparatus, is proposing to mediate between Chad's government and an armed group active in mining gold, a metal that sanctions-struck Russia is keen to get is hands on.

Subscribers only Mining, Diplomacy 11.05.2022

The New Guard
Morocco, Chad, Uganda, South Africa

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence reveals the next generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

MoroccoAli Seddiki, a pillar for Minister Mohcine Jazouli.

ChadFrom Paris to Abidjan, Succès Masra's grand promotional tour.

UgandaDoreen Nyanjura, Deputy Lord Mayor of Kampala follows in Kizza Besigye's footsteps.

South AfricaRonald Lamola, Ramaphosa's ambitious justice minister.

Free access Politics 11.05.2022

In Focus | Chad, Nigeria
The secret story of Déby clan's links with Nigerian mogul Ali Modu Sheriff

The vastly wealthy businessman and former governor of Borno State, Ali Modu Sheriff, formed powerful business and matrimonial ties with Chad during his time in politics. He has continued to nurture these relations since Idriss Déby's death last year.

Subscribers only Business 09.05.2022

Chad
Mahamat Idriss Déby prepares to give more time to rebel talks in Doha

The President of the Chadian transition is considering giving additional time to the Qatar talks between armed groups in order to reach a conclusion.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 02.05.2022

The president of the transitional government, Mahamat Idriss Déby.

Chad, United States
Washington keeps a close eye on Chadian transition talks in Doha

The US State Department is taking a close interest in the talks taking place in Doha between Chad's armed groups and the ruling junta. Following the visit made to N'Djamena at the end of March by assistant secretary of state for African affairs Molly Phee, it has sent a team to Doha to follow the talks.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 26.04.2022

Spotlight | Chad, Qatar
Spymasters stand in as mediators for Doha talks

Two shadowy figures who frequently meet each other - Ahmed Kogri and Mohammed bin Ahmed al-Misnad - are steering negotiations in Qatar between Chad's government and rebel groups.

Subscribers only Politics 20.04.2022

Chad
Oil minister blames predecessors for not addressing nationality pay gap

The difference in treatment between local staff and foreign workers was one of the first issues put on the table during a meeting between the main oil workers' union representatives and Chad's new 'Mr Oil', Djerassem Le Bemadjiel.

Subscribers only Energy 19.04.2022

Chad
Behind the scenes on parallel talks in Chad peace process

With the utmost discretion, the Chadian government has sent a team of generals to Doha to try to garner support within the rebels. One of their key targets is Timan Erdimi, nephew to the late Idriss Déby and a powerful figure among the Chadian rebellions of the last two decades.

Subscribers only Politics 14.04.2022

The opening of the preliminary talks between the Chadian transitional govtand the political/military movements, 13 March 2022, in Doha.

Mauritania
Nouakchott mends fences with Qatar, one plank at a time

The presidential palace is taking baby steps to restore the ties it abruptly cut with the gas-rich emirate four years ago.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 11.04.2022

Chad
As opponents tear each other apart at Doha talks, Kaka and his entourage push on

The preliminary talks in Doha between the political and military forces and the Chadian government, which began three weeks ago, are stalling. Splits within one of the main rebel group have come to light. At the same time, the presidency is working on extending the transition period by several months.

Subscribers only Politics 06.04.2022

Egypt
Egypt inadvertently dragged into Chad peace talks

As preliminary negotiations on Chad's national reconciliation continue in Doha, Egypt, which did not seek to have any role in the mediation, has found itself at heart of the affair. The 2020 arrest of a Chadian rebel leader's brother in Cairo has complicated matters.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 01.04.2022

Chad
Cash-strapped Kaka orders oil minister to bring in the dollars

The president has told Djerassem Le Bemadjiel to quickly sort out three major transactions in the oil sector.

Subscribers only Energy 29.03.2022

Chadian Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Djerassem Le Bedmadjiel.

Chad
AU Chad High Representative's reports systematically buried

Appointed in July as the African Union's high representative for Chad, Congolese diplomat Basile Ikouébé has been sending his reports to his superiors in Addis Ababa. But to date, these have never been discussed in any meeting.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 28.03.2022

African Union High Representative for Chad, Basile Ikouébé.

Libya
From Tripoli to Benghazi, Turkish trader BGN's oil odyssey

Senegal
Guns and oil drive Russia's Dakar courtship

Mahamat Idriss Deby

Chad
N'Djamena urges Glencore to settle its staff accounts before Perenco transfer

Central Africa
Business airlines hit jackpot with AU summit in Malabo

Chad, United States
US politicians engage in discreet diplomacy in N'Djamena

Chad
Savannah unleashes charm offensive on Kaka following ExxonMobil exit

In Focus | Central African Republic, Chad
From Bangui to N'Djamena, the secret war of the Fula's 'defenders'

Chad
Kaka finally obtains draft timetable for peace talks after pressuring Qatar

In Focus | Africa, United Nations
Chad, Togo and Ivory Coast vie for blue helmet contracts

Chad
Amid gold fever, Italy's Ara Pacis offers to mediate with defectors turned rogue miners

The New Guard
Morocco, Chad, Uganda, South Africa

MoroccoAli Seddiki, a pillar for Minister Mohcine Jazouli.

ChadFrom Paris to Abidjan, Succès Masra's grand promotional tour.

UgandaDoreen Nyanjura, Deputy Lord Mayor of Kampala follows in Kizza Besigye's footsteps.

South AfricaRonald Lamola, Ramaphosa's ambitious justice minister.

In Focus | Chad, Nigeria
The secret story of Déby clan's links with Nigerian mogul Ali Modu Sheriff

Chad
Mahamat Idriss Déby prepares to give more time to rebel talks in Doha

Chad, United States
Washington keeps a close eye on Chadian transition talks in Doha

Spotlight | Chad, Qatar
Spymasters stand in as mediators for Doha talks

Chad
Oil minister blames predecessors for not addressing nationality pay gap

Chad
Behind the scenes on parallel talks in Chad peace process

Mauritania
Nouakchott mends fences with Qatar, one plank at a time

Chad
As opponents tear each other apart at Doha talks, Kaka and his entourage push on

Egypt
Egypt inadvertently dragged into Chad peace talks

Chad
Cash-strapped Kaka orders oil minister to bring in the dollars

Chad
AU Chad High Representative's reports systematically buried

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Chad N'Djamena urges Glencore to settle its staff accounts before Perenco transfer

Central Africa Business airlines hit jackpot with AU summit in Malabo

Chad, United States US politicians engage in discreet diplomacy in N'Djamena

Chad Savannah unleashes charm offensive on Kaka following ExxonMobil exit

In Focus | Central African Republic, Chad From Bangui to N'Djamena, the secret war of the Fula's 'defenders'

Chad Kaka finally obtains draft timetable for peace talks after pressuring Qatar

In Focus | Africa, United Nations Chad, Togo and Ivory Coast vie for blue helmet contracts

Chad Amid gold fever, Italy's Ara Pacis offers to mediate with defectors turned rogue miners

The New Guard Morocco, Chad, Uganda, South Africa

MoroccoAli Seddiki, a pillar for Minister Mohcine Jazouli.

ChadFrom Paris to Abidjan, Succès Masra's grand promotional tour.

UgandaDoreen Nyanjura, Deputy Lord Mayor of Kampala follows in Kizza Besigye's footsteps.

South AfricaRonald Lamola, Ramaphosa's ambitious justice minister.

In Focus | Chad, Nigeria The secret story of Déby clan's links with Nigerian mogul Ali Modu Sheriff

Chad Mahamat Idriss Déby prepares to give more time to rebel talks in Doha

Chad, United States Washington keeps a close eye on Chadian transition talks in Doha

Spotlight | Chad, Qatar Spymasters stand in as mediators for Doha talks

Chad Oil minister blames predecessors for not addressing nationality pay gap

Chad Behind the scenes on parallel talks in Chad peace process

Mauritania Nouakchott mends fences with Qatar, one plank at a time

Chad As opponents tear each other apart at Doha talks, Kaka and his entourage push on

Egypt Egypt inadvertently dragged into Chad peace talks

Chad Cash-strapped Kaka orders oil minister to bring in the dollars

Chad AU Chad High Representative's reports systematically buried

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Libya
From Tripoli to Benghazi, Turkish trader BGN's oil odyssey

Senegal
Guns and oil drive Russia's Dakar courtship

Chad
N'Djamena urges Glencore to settle its staff accounts before Perenco transfer

Central Africa
Business airlines hit jackpot with AU summit in Malabo

Chad, United States
US politicians engage in discreet diplomacy in N'Djamena

Chad
Savannah unleashes charm offensive on Kaka following ExxonMobil exit

In Focus | Central African Republic, Chad
From Bangui to N'Djamena, the secret war of the Fula's 'defenders'

Chad
Kaka finally obtains draft timetable for peace talks after pressuring Qatar

In Focus | Africa, United Nations
Chad, Togo and Ivory Coast vie for blue helmet contracts

Chad
Amid gold fever, Italy's Ara Pacis offers to mediate with defectors turned rogue miners

The New Guard
Morocco, Chad, Uganda, South Africa

In Focus | Chad, Nigeria
The secret story of Déby clan's links with Nigerian mogul Ali Modu Sheriff

Chad
Mahamat Idriss Déby prepares to give more time to rebel talks in Doha

Chad, United States
Washington keeps a close eye on Chadian transition talks in Doha

Spotlight | Chad, Qatar
Spymasters stand in as mediators for Doha talks

Chad
Oil minister blames predecessors for not addressing nationality pay gap

Chad
Behind the scenes on parallel talks in Chad peace process

Mauritania
Nouakchott mends fences with Qatar, one plank at a time

Chad
As opponents tear each other apart at Doha talks, Kaka and his entourage push on

Egypt
Egypt inadvertently dragged into Chad peace talks

Chad
Cash-strapped Kaka orders oil minister to bring in the dollars

Chad
AU Chad High Representative's reports systematically buried