In the Punch article linked to below, Nigerian residents are seen fleeing their town as Chadian soldiers fighting Boko Haram withdraw. The Chadian soldiers say they might return if there is a new agreement…
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Macron scrambles to preserve French influence in Africa as Putin bites off a chunk
President Emmanuel Macron of France arrived Chad today (Saturday 22nd December, 2018) to hold urgent talks with the country’s President, Idriss Deby. The aim of the meeting is to discuss Russia’s new miltary alliance with the government of the Central African Republic (CAR). Russia has been supplying arms to the CAR. About 175 Russians, employed…… Continue reading Macron scrambles to preserve French influence in Africa as Putin bites off a chunk
Hissene Habre: Chad’s former president convicted of crimes against humanity
Chad’s ex-ruler Hissene Habre has been convicted of crimes against humanity and sentenced to life in prison at a landmark trial in Senegal. The judge convicted him of rape, sexual slavery and ordering killings during his rule from 1982 to 1990.Victims and families of those killed cheered and embraced each other in the courtroom after…… Continue reading Hissene Habre: Chad’s former president convicted of crimes against humanity