Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Chad

August 8, 2025

Violence stripping women, girls in Sahel region of right to viable future: UN

In Mali, 90 per cent of women have been affected by female genital mutilation, while the rate of child marriage in parts of the region is among the highest in the world.

women in Niger
June 5, 2025

Chad suspends visa for American citizens in response to Trump’s travel ban

“Chad has no planes to offer, no billions of dollars to give but Chad has his dignity and pride,” he said. 

Mahamat Idriss Deby and Trump
June 5, 2025

FULL LIST: Trump bans citizens of 10 African countries from entering U.S.

President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Wednesday evening banning citizens of 12 countries from entering the U.S., citing threats to national security.

Donald Trump
May 14, 2025

Assimi Goïta-led junta dissolves political parties in Mali

This development came five years after Mr Goïta assumed power.

Malian President Assimi Goita
May 9, 2025

50 million people in West, Central Africa at risk of hunger: WFP

The agency said that five million risk losing assistance unless urgent funding is found.

Displaced people in Mali
May 7, 2025

Sahel envoys commend Morocco’s progress in southern provinces

The diplomats highlighted the promising prospects opened by the Royal Atlantic Initiative for the Sahel countries.

Sahel region
May 3, 2025

Funding crisis increasing danger, overstretching refugees:UNHCR 

Ms Tan said, “Without international solidarity and burden-sharing, the institution of asylum is under threat.”

Refugees
March 7, 2025

Nigeria faces severe food shortage amid WFP aid halt in April

In April 2025, funding shortfalls will force WFP to suspend food and nutrition assistance for two million crisis-affected people.

children with empty bowls
February 18, 2025

EU congratulates Angolan president Lourenço on election as new AU chair

The European Union has congratulated Angola’s President João Lourenço on his election as the new chairperson of the African Union.

Angola President João Lourenço
January 30, 2025

Chad announces withdrawal of French troops

On December 10, 2024, some French troops began to leave Chad.

Chad/French troops