Chad says foiled attack on presidency was work of disorganised, intoxicated group
An foiled attack on Chad's presidential compound overnight was carried out by a disorganised band of intoxicated men wielding knives and machetes who were easily neutralised by security forces, a government spokesperson said.
At least 19 die in Chad during gunfight at presidential palace
The Chadian capital N'Djamena was on alert on Thursday after 19 people died during clashes between security forces and gunmen in the presidential complex.
Gunfire inside Chad's presidential palace kills 19, several injured
The African country has recently ended a military accord with former colonial power France and has faced accusations that it was interfering in the conflict ravaging neighboring Sudan.
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Attack on Chad's presidential complex in N'Djamena leaves 19 dead
Bursts of gunfire were heard near the presidential compound in Chad's capital N'Djamena on Wednesday evening, an AFP journalist on the scene reported. Armed men were reported to have attacked the
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Chad Army Foils Attack as Gunfire Erupts Near Presidency
Chad averted a “destabilization attempt” after unknown assailants opened gunfire near the presidential palace in the capital, N’djamena.
Gunfire heard near the presidency of Chad's capital, military vehicles seen
N'DJAMENA (Reuters) -Bursts of gunfire rang out near the presidency in Chad's capital N'Djamena on Wednesday evening, two residents in the area told Reuters. Convoys of military vehicles were seen driving towards the presidential headquarters of the central African country,
Gunfire erupts inside presidency in Chad capital
Gunfire erupted Wednesday evening inside the presidency in Chad's capital N'Djamena, with tanks and a heavy security presence on the streets, according to AFP reporters on the scene and security
Chad Govt Says Situation 'Under Control' After Gunfire Near Presidency
The situation in the Chad capital was "totally under control" after a "destabilisation attempt" was put down, the government said late Wednesday after gunfire erupted near the presidency.
Chadian leaders denounce Macron's remarks, order French troops out of Chad this month
Macron said Monday that African nations failed to say thank you to France for deploying its military to the Sahel region ...
Attempted assault on Chad presidential complex leaves 19 dead
The events coincided with an official visit by China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Chad Gunmen attempted to storm the ...
Chad says France's Macron 'in the wrong era' over comments to African countries
In a speech to France's diplomatic corps on Monday, Macron accused African leaders of 'forgetting' to 'thank' France for ...
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Chad, Senegal push back on ‘contemptuous’ comments by France’s Macron
Emmanuel Macron had said African leaders had not thanked France for ‘helping to combat’ insurgencies - Anadolu Ajansı ...
Senegal and Chad say ousting of French troops was their sovereign decision
Senegalese and Chadian leaders say the ousting of French troops from their territories was their sovereign decision, ...
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France hands over first base in Chad during withdrawal from former colony
Chad’s army chief says French troops left in vehicles from base in the north of the country for the capital, N’Djamena.
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France’s Macron irks allies and left wing with Africa ‘forgot to say thank you’ jibe
French soldiers were deployed for a decade to fight an Islamist insurgency in its former colonial territory of the Sahel ...
Chad Accuses France's Macron Of 'Contemptuous' Comments
Chad's foreign affairs minister on Monday accused French President Emmanuel Macron of showing contempt after he said African leaders had "forgotten to say thank you" to France for helping to combat ...
After Chad, Senegal to Close French Military Bases Amid Anti-West Sentiment | Firstpost Africa
After Chad, Senegal to Close French Military Bases Amid Anti-West Sentiment | Firstpost Africa Senegal has joined its ...