Topic: N'djamena

São Paulo and Rio vault up list of most expensive cities for expats

The Brazilian cities, which far outrank any US cities on Mercer's annual list, have climbed the ranks due to high taxes and a booming Brazilian economy.

Sudan President Bashir, accused of war crimes, would be arrested in South Africa, says ANC

South Africa's ruling African National Congress said Tuesday that Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir, who has been indicted on war crimes, would be arrested if he came to South Africa.

Omar al-Bashir, fresh off press crackdown in Sudan, defies ICC in visit to Chad

Sudan President Omar al-Bashir today flew to Chad on his first visit to a full member of the International Criminal Court (ICC) since his arrest warrant was issued. He left amid a severe crackdown on press freedoms at home.

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On genocide and 'organ theft'.

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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.

Africans' newest form of dissent: blogs

From Congo to Chad, dissidents are taking their grievances online. But are some rebels going too far?

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.

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.