Around 40 soldiers were killed in an attack on a military base in Chad's Lake region over the weekend, the central African country's presidency said on Monday (Oct 28).

At least 40 soldiers killed in attack on Chad's military base: Presidency

A devastating fire broke out at a massive military ammunition depot in N'Djamena, the capital of Chad, causing fatalities and injuries, President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno announced on Wednesday (June 19).

Deadly blaze at Chad's largest ammunition depot results in fatalities, president promises investigation

Talks between Chad's military-led government and armed rebel groups due to start Sunday in Qatar have been postponed, African diplomats and officials said. The talks are aimed at paving the way for an "inclusive national dialogue" and elections which the leader of the Chadian junta Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno has promised by October.

Chad peace talks in Qatar delayed

Chad army has returned to capital N'Djamena with the captured rebels and their weapons. The rebel group, Front for Change and Concord in Chad (Fact), crossed the border from Libya into Chad in April to take a stand against President Deby's 30-year rule.

Chad army returns to capital with captured rebels

Chad’s ruling military council has rejected an offer from northern rebels for a ceasefire and talks, calling them “outlaws” who needed to be tracked down and arrested for their role in the battlefield death of President Idriss Deby.

Chad military refuses talks with rebels as opposition presses for civilian rule

Deby (68) took power in a rebellion in 1990 and was one of Africa’s longest-ruling leaders, surviving numerous coup attempts and rebellions.

Chad: Military vows to hold elections in 18 months as leader Deby killed in battle

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