At least 19 die in Chad during gunfight at presidential palace
The Chadian capital N'Djamena was on alert on Thursday after 19 people died during clashes between security forces and gunmen in the presidential complex.
Chad says foiled attack on presidency was work of disorganised, intoxicated group
An attack on Chad's presidency compound foiled by security forces on Wednesday was carried out by a disorganised band of intoxicated men wielding knives and machetes who were easily neutralised, the government spokesperson said.
Gunfire erupts inside presidency in Chad capital
Gunfire erupted Wednesday evening inside the presidency in Chad's capital N'Djamena, with tanks and a heavy security presence on the streets, according to AFP reporters on the scene and security sources.
Gun attack on Chad presidential palace - authorities downplay di attack
Di goment of Chad dey insist say di situation for capitol N'Djamena dey stable afta gunshots blast near di presidential palace. On Wednesday, 8 January, kasala bin burst afta one group of armed men attempt to attack di presidential complex.
Chad Army Foils Attack as Gunfire Erupts Near Presidency
Chad averted a “destabilization attempt” after unknown assailants opened gunfire near the presidential palace in the capital, N’djamena.
Gunfire heard near the presidency of Chad's capital, military vehicles seen
N'DJAMENA (Reuters) -Bursts of gunfire rang out near the presidency in Chad's capital N'Djamena on Wednesday evening, two residents in the area told Reuters. Convoys of military vehicles were seen driving towards the presidential headquarters of the central African country,
Assault On Chad Presidential Complex Leaves 19 Dead
Gunmen attempted to storm the presidential complex in Chad's capital N'Djamena on Wednesday, sparking a battle that left 18 attackers and one security personnel member dead, the government said.
Chad: Gunfire heard near presidency in N'Djamena
Residents said they heard gunshots near the presidential compound, according to reports.
Chad: 19 dead as gunmen launch assault on presidential complex
Gunmen attacked Chad's presidential complex in N'Djamena on Wednesday evening, resulting in 19 deaths, including one ...
Chad says military foiled 'destabilisation attempt'
Chad's government said security forces had foiled an attempt to destabilise the country on Wednesday evening, after bursts of gunfire rang out near the president's office in the capital N'Djamena and ...
Chadian leaders denounce Macron's remarks, order French troops out of Chad this month
Macron said Monday that African nations failed to say thank you to France for deploying its military to the Sahel region ...
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France’s Macron irks allies and left wing with Africa ‘forgot to say thank you’ jibe
French soldiers were deployed for a decade to fight an Islamist insurgency in its former colonial territory of the Sahel ...
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Chad, Senegal push back on ‘contemptuous’ comments by France’s Macron
Emmanuel Macron had said African leaders had not thanked France for ‘helping to combat’ insurgencies - Anadolu Ajansı ...
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Chad and Senegal tell off Macron over his ‘gratitude’ demand
President Macron accused some African countries of “forgetting to tell us thank you” for the role of the French military in ...
Macron accused of 'contempt' over Africa remarks
In response, Chad's Foreign Minister Abderaman Koulamallah said Macron comments had revealed his contempt for Africa. "Chad ...
Senegal and Chad say ousting of French troops was their sovereign decision
Senegalese and Chadian leaders say the ousting of French troops from their territories was their sovereign decision, ...
Macron irks allies, left with Africa 'forgot to say thank you' jibe
President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday faced an angry backlash from France's remaining allies in West Africa and accusations at ...
Chinese FM's Africa tour is more than symbolic
China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, continued a 35-year tradition in beginning Beijing's diplomatic calendar with pitstops across ...