Topic: Chad Politics

As Qaddafi's supporters flee, Libya fallout could impact Darfur

A key Darfuri rebel commander who took refuge in Libya is now back in the region. His return could destabilize an uneasy peace between the rebels and the governments of Sudan and Chad.

West Africa Rising: Libya war boosting Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb?

Despite US training and support, West African nations have been unable to stamp out the terrorist group and the upheaval in Libya may be bolstering the group's arsenal.

Libya's southern neighbors plan for life after Qaddafi

Bearing the brunt of the exodus of Libyan refugees, several countries in the Sahel region – including Senegal, Gambia, Mauritania, and Chad – have called on Qaddafi to step down.

Libya's mercenaries pose difficult issue to resolve

Muammar Qaddafi is likely relying heavily on African mercenaries, but if Libya falls to the anti-Qaddafi protesters, they're the ones who will have to figure out what to do with them.

Qaddafi's ties to rebel groups scrutinized as 'African mercenaries' patrol Libya

Libya's leader Muammar Qaddafi is known to have strong patronage networks with tribal leaders throughout Africa. Multiple witnesses say African mercenaries have brutally suppressed Libyan protesters in recent days.

Five African stories you may have missed during Egypt's revolt

Street protests in Gabon, a punishing stalemate in Ivory Coast, a coming election in Uganda: there is plenty of news even as Africans remain glued to the Egypt revolt. Some of it may affect the price of your next steaming cup of cocoa.

Renewed violence prompts concern in Central African Republic

A rebel movement's temporary occupation of a town in the Central African Republic raises doubts about removing UN peacekeepers or holding elections in January.

The 8 worst countries on Transparency International's list

Nearly three quarters of the 178 countries in the annual Corruption Perceptions Index has a ranking below five, meaning that not just the following five countries have a corruption problem.

Relative quiet in Darfur: a window for progress in Sudan and eastern Chad

In order for Sudan to avoid a backslide into war, outside humanitarian aid work needs to cede the floor to local-led projects.

In remote north Darfur, an upsurge in clashes between rebels and government forces

JEM rebels, who have seized two key towns, have stepped up the fight to create a 'liberated' zone. Peace talks are scheduled for Wednesday.

Farewell to world peace?

The Georgian conflict ended 1,716 days of no war between nations. But trends favor peace.

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Darfur rebel raid stirs Sudan-Chad war

The JEM rebel group – which Sudan accuses of being backed by Chad – reached the outskirts of Sudan's capital, Khartoum, for the first time this weekend, raising concerns about a proxy war.

Chad refugees head home after failed rebel coup

Tens of thousands of Chadians fled when rebels stormed the capital earlier this month. They're returning cautiously.

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France backs Deby, may intervene in Chad

After a green light from the UN, France decided Tuesday to scrap its neutrality and help fend off a rebel advance.

In Chad, put refugees first

An armed rebellion in Chad threatens hundreds of thousands of refugees.

As fighting rages in Chad, France's new role revealed

France did not repel this weekend's coup attempt on its former colony as it has in the past, but the UN Monday approved unilateral French action to support Chad's government.

If Chad coup succeeds, Darfur crisis could deepen

Rebels stormed Chad's capital, delaying arrival of EU troops to help refugees.