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Chad

Paris once again flies to Idriss Deby's rescue

In a pattern that has become familiar ever since the [...]

Subscribers only 13.02.2019

Caracal Energy: Glencore could pack its bags for good after Cameroon's quasi-withdrawal

The giant commodity trader Glencore, which entered the oil and gas arena in 2013 with the purchase of Canadian group [...]

Free access Energy 12.02.2019

Deby's alliance with the UAE powered by the sun

Days after stepping into his role as minister of petroleum and energy (see here), Mahamat Hamid Koua signed a memorandum [...]

Subscribers only Energy 12.02.2019

Mahamat Koua quickly snatchs back oil seat from Hinda pal

Appointed minister of petroleum on January 21, Aziza Mariam Al Bachir was only in the seat for a short week [...]

Subscribers only Energy 12.02.2019

Benalla in N'Djamena: Paris knew of visit from the off

The declarations of Jean-Yves Le Drian to French parliamentarians were met with a heavy dose of scepticism. Here's why.

Subscribers only Politics 30.01.2019

Idriss Deby courted by Middle East

Both Doha and Riyadh have been reaching out to the Chadian President Idriss Deby. According to our sources, Qatar, which [...]

Free access Politics 30.01.2019

Rome's renewed interest in military base

On a visit to Niger on 15 January, the Italian prime minister Giuseppe Conte revived the project to set up [...]

Subscribers only Politics 30.01.2019

Philippe Lacoste's position in doubt

France's ambassador to Chad, Philippe Lacoste, may be recalled earlier [...]

Subscribers only Diplomacy 30.01.2019

Hinda Deby bosom buddy Al Bachir posted to oil sector

After ousting Boukar Michel from the top oil seat earlier this month (AEI 832), President Idriss Deby looked to his [...]

Subscribers only Energy 29.01.2019

Fayez Sarraj targets Deby's arch-enemy Timan Erdimi

As eastern strong man Khalifa Haftar continues to work to [...]

Subscribers only 17.01.2019

Doha takes (military) lead over Riyadh

Until now rather reluctant to get involved in the military sphere in Africa, Qatar nevertheless donated twenty-four armoured vehicles to [...]

Subscribers only Politics 16.01.2019

Sacked oil minister Boukar Michel tried to sail too close to the wind

In the end, Boukar Michel was only able to hold on to his seat for less than seven months. The [...]

Subscribers only Energy 15.01.2019

President's favourite son Seid Idriss Deby takes top seat at SHT

The news went under the radar, and for good cause. Chadian president Idriss Deby chose Christmas Eve, December 24, as [...]

Subscribers only Energy 15.01.2019

Paris acts on Deby's call for action against ‘rebels'

Although it does not constitute a threat to his regime, the resurgence of an armed rebellion in Borkou-Ennedi-Tibesti (BET) in [...]

Subscribers only Politics 02.01.2019

Guess what of January 2, 2019

Warning | Curiosity | Eternity | Copycat | Anger

Free access Guess what ? 02.01.2019

Relations between Olam and state hang by thread over CotonTchad

The cotton manufacturer owned by the Singaporean company is beset with financial woes and internal tensions.

Subscribers only Business 02.01.2019

Sam Zormati takes seat in N'Djamena thanks to UAE funds

Brushing his legal woes via his firm K-Energie in Guinea aside, Tunisian businessman Sam Zormati is poised to take on [...]

Subscribers only Energy 02.01.2019

Doha asserts itself

With Saudi Arabia becoming mired in the war Yemen, on [...]

Subscribers only Politics 02.01.2019

The details of Emmanuel Macron's maiden visit

There will be a military and a civil side to Emmanuel Macron's first visit to Chad, which will also be [...]

Subscribers only Politics 20.12.2018

Paris supports Deby in Tibesti Mountains

With Idriss Deby having had to contend for the last [...]

Subscribers only Politics 12.12.2018

Deby affair: China Energy Fund's fees laid bare

The former Hong Kong home affairs minister's trial sheds cruel light on China Energy Fund's practices in Africa.

Subscribers only Energy 11.12.2018

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Why African presidents are looking beyond France for their healthcare

For many years regulars at the Val de Grace military hospital in Paris, African heads of state are now increasingly likely to get their check-ups in Saudi Arabia, Morocco or Israel rather than checking into a clinic in the French [.

Subscribers only Politics 28.11.2018

French expertise deployed in Chad

A delegation from the French agency for technical cooperation, Expertise [...]

Subscribers only Business 31.10.2018

Ethiopian Airlines swoops on local airlines

The first flight of Tchadia Airlines signals the growing influence of the Ethiopian airline in the sub-region.

Subscribers only Business 17.10.2018

Yaya Sow takes over reins of Amarante subsidiary

On 1 October, the Chad-based subsidiary of the French company [...]

Subscribers only Business 17.10.2018

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Chad

Paris once again flies to Idriss Deby's rescue

Caracal Energy: Glencore could pack its bags for good after Cameroon's quasi-withdrawal

Deby's alliance with the UAE powered by the sun

Mahamat Koua quickly snatchs back oil seat from Hinda pal

Benalla in N'Djamena: Paris knew of visit from the off

Idriss Deby courted by Middle East

Rome's renewed interest in military base

Philippe Lacoste's position in doubt

Hinda Deby bosom buddy Al Bachir posted to oil sector

Fayez Sarraj targets Deby's arch-enemy Timan Erdimi

Doha takes (military) lead over Riyadh

Sacked oil minister Boukar Michel tried to sail too close to the wind

President's favourite son Seid Idriss Deby takes top seat at SHT

Paris acts on Deby's call for action against ‘rebels'

Guess what of January 2, 2019

Relations between Olam and state hang by thread over CotonTchad

Sam Zormati takes seat in N'Djamena thanks to UAE funds

Doha asserts itself

The details of Emmanuel Macron's maiden visit

Paris supports Deby in Tibesti Mountains

Deby affair: China Energy Fund's fees laid bare

Spotlight
Why African presidents are looking beyond France for their healthcare

French expertise deployed in Chad

Ethiopian Airlines swoops on local airlines

Yaya Sow takes over reins of Amarante subsidiary

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Chad

Paris once again flies to Idriss Deby's rescue

Caracal Energy: Glencore could pack its bags for good after Cameroon's quasi-withdrawal

Deby's alliance with the UAE powered by the sun

Mahamat Koua quickly snatchs back oil seat from Hinda pal

Benalla in N'Djamena: Paris knew of visit from the off

Idriss Deby courted by Middle East

Rome's renewed interest in military base

Philippe Lacoste's position in doubt

Hinda Deby bosom buddy Al Bachir posted to oil sector

Fayez Sarraj targets Deby's arch-enemy Timan Erdimi

Doha takes (military) lead over Riyadh

Sacked oil minister Boukar Michel tried to sail too close to the wind

President's favourite son Seid Idriss Deby takes top seat at SHT

Paris acts on Deby's call for action against ‘rebels'

Guess what of January 2, 2019

Relations between Olam and state hang by thread over CotonTchad

Sam Zormati takes seat in N'Djamena thanks to UAE funds

Doha asserts itself

The details of Emmanuel Macron's maiden visit

Paris supports Deby in Tibesti Mountains

Deby affair: China Energy Fund's fees laid bare

Spotlight Why African presidents are looking beyond France for their healthcare

French expertise deployed in Chad

Ethiopian Airlines swoops on local airlines

Yaya Sow takes over reins of Amarante subsidiary

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About Africa Intelligence

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Africa Intelligence on social media

Indigo Publications' websites

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Why African presidents are looking beyond France for their healthcare