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US court relaxes surveillance of Griffiths Energy co-founder Naeem Riaz Tyab

Under house arrest for nearly three years, Griffiths Energy co-founder Naeem Riaz Tyab will soon have the conditions of his arrest relaxed for "good behaviour".

Subscribers only Energy 11.05.2022

In Focus
The secret story of Déby clan's links with Nigerian mogul Ali Modu Sheriff

The vastly wealthy businessman and former governor of Borno State, Ali Modu Sheriff, formed powerful business and matrimonial ties with Chad during his time in politics. He has continued to nurture these relations since Idriss Déby's death last year.

Subscribers only Business Running story - Chad post-Idriss Deby 09.05.2022

Mahamat Idriss Déby prepares to give more time to rebel talks in Doha

The president of the transitional government, Mahamat Idriss Déby. © Chad Presidency

Subscribers only Diplomacy Running story - Chad post-Idriss Deby 02.05.2022

Glencore continues to sell its oil while waiting for its debt to N'Djamena to be restructured

In February, the Swiss group made a proposal to restructure its loan to N'Djamena. However, until an agreement has been reached with Chad, facilitated by Minister Djerassem Le Bemadjiel who is acquainted with the Swiss group, the latter will continue to pay itself back in kind.

Subscribers only Energy, Commodity traders Running story - Chad post-Idriss Deby 02.05.2022

Bolloré still on hand to supply French army from Libreville to N'Djamena

Though in the midst of selling off its African logistics assets to the Italian-Swiss company MSC, the French giant Bolloré will continue to supply French bases in central Africa, from Gabon to Chad and the Central African Republic.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 28.04.2022

Washington keeps a close eye on Chadian transition talks in Doha

The US State Department is taking a close interest in the talks taking place in Doha between Chad's armed groups and the ruling junta. Following the visit made to N'Djamena at the end of March by assistant secretary of state for African affairs Molly Phee, it has sent a team to Doha to follow the talks.

Subscribers only Diplomacy Running story - Chad post-Idriss Deby 26.04.2022

Spotlight
Spymasters stand in as mediators for Doha talks

Two shadowy figures who frequently meet each other - Ahmed Kogri and Mohammed bin Ahmed al-Misnad - are steering negotiations in Qatar between Chad's government and rebel groups.

Subscribers only Politics 20.04.2022

Nigeria's Adetokunbo Ogundeyin to deliver more armoured vehicles to Chad

N'Djamena has made a second order for 20 Ara 2 mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles from the Nigerian manufacturer Proforce Defence

Subscribers only Defence, Business 20.04.2022

Oil minister blames predecessors for not addressing nationality pay gap

The difference in treatment between local staff and foreign workers was one of the first issues put on the table during a meeting between the main oil workers' union representatives and Chad's new 'Mr Oil', Djerassem Le Bemadjiel.

Subscribers only Energy 19.04.2022

Spotlight
Unease in Khartoum and N'Djamena as Kaka, Hemeti and Wagner dance a three-step

Domestic political agendas are in the process of remodelling the regional balance of power between Sudan and Chad while, in the neighbouring Central African Republic, the role of Wagner, which is an ally of Sudan but hostile to Chad, is raising questions.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 14.04.2022

Left: The meeting between Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Mahamat Idriss Déby on 31 March. Right: Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.

Behind the scenes on parallel talks in Chad peace process

With the utmost discretion, the Chadian government has sent a team of generals to Doha to try to garner support within the rebels. One of their key targets is Timan Erdimi, nephew to the late Idriss Déby and a powerful figure among the Chadian rebellions of the last two decades.

Subscribers only Politics 14.04.2022

The opening of the preliminary talks between the Chadian transitional govtand the political/military movements, 13 March 2022, in Doha.

As opponents tear each other apart at Doha talks, Kaka and his entourage push on

The preliminary talks in Doha between the political and military forces and the Chadian government, which began three weeks ago, are stalling. Splits within one of the main rebel group have come to light. At the same time, the presidency is working on extending the transition period by several months.

Subscribers only Politics 06.04.2022

Former rebel Baba Laddé puts his political party on the map

On Thursday 31 March, former rebel leader Mahamat Abdoul Kadré Oumar, better known as Baba Laddé, will inaugurate the brand new headquarters of his party, the Popular Front for Recovery (FPR).

Subscribers only Politics 30.03.2022

Cash-strapped Kaka orders oil minister to bring in the dollars

The president has told Djerassem Le Bemadjiel to quickly sort out three major transactions in the oil sector.

Subscribers only Energy 29.03.2022

Chadian Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Djerassem Le Bedmadjiel.

AU Chad High Representative's reports systematically buried

Appointed in July as the African Union's high representative for Chad, Congolese diplomat Basile Ikouébé has been sending his reports to his superiors in Addis Ababa. But to date, these have never been discussed in any meeting.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 28.03.2022

African Union High Representative for Chad, Basile Ikouébé.

In Doha, N'Djamena places its men in political and military opposition

In order to weaken the rebel groups but also its historical opponents, Chad's transitional government has placed its allies within the parties and groups invited to negotiate a political compromise in Doha.

Subscribers only Politics 25.03.2022

Participants take their seats at the start of the Chad Peace Negotiations in Doha, on 13 March 2022.

Chadian rebels and opponents get lost in translation in Doha

The Qatar-led peace talks have not gotten off to a good start with the various participants struggling to communicate or find any common ground.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 18.03.2022

Since 13 March 2022, 52 representatives of Chadian opposition movements have been negotiating in Doha.

N'Djamena may sell off air force fleet and buy longer-range Su-30s

Chad's air force is considering selling off its fleet of Su-25s attack aircraft and Mi-24 helicopter gunships and replacing them with longer-range Su-30 fighter jets.

Subscribers only Politics 18.03.2022

Griffiths Energy co-founder Naeem Tyab delays own FCPA sentencing hearing

The head of the defunct Canadian junior asked a DC court to postpone the hearing to give him time to gather more documents about his acquisition of two Doba Basin oil permits in 2011.

Subscribers only Energy 16.03.2022

Doha Sheraton the focal point of the reconciliation attempt between rebels and Kaka

The inter-Chadian preliminary dialogue, which had been postponed several times, finally got underway on 13 March. A host of key protagonists, curious to see how Qatar would find the means to reach a deal, came to the meeting.

Subscribers only Politics 15.03.2022

The opening of the preliminary dialogue, in Doha, Qatar.

Former French ambassador Bruno Foucher returns to duty

French diplomat Bruno Foucher has returned to working on diplomacy regarding Chad. He is currently in Doha where a pre-dialogue with more than fifty armed groups began on 13 March under the auspices of Qatari diplomacy.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 15.03.2022

ExxonMobil shakes up management to complete Savannah deal

After being accused of not being firm enough in handling the crisis with the US major's employees, the MD of ExxonMobil in Chad has been replaced. A fellow Frenchwoman, Cécile Rauline, will complete the sale of the Doba fields to Savannah Energy.

Subscribers only Energy 14.03.2022

Chad coaxes Qatar into meeting some of its demands for upcoming talks

Mediation between Chad's military leadership and the government is set to take place on 13 March in Qatar following pressure from the ministry of foreign affairs.

Free access Diplomacy 10.03.2022

Chadian interim president Mahamat Idriss Déby, known as Kaka.

Why Trafigura has positioned itself on the Lobito-Kolwezi corridor

Swiss trader Trafigura, which is increasing its supply agreements in the DRC and Zambia, is keen to trump its competitors by having a copper transport route to Angola. Together with Mota-Engil and Vecturis, it has responded to the call for tenders to manage the rail corridor between Kolwezi and Lobito.

Subscribers only Mining, Commodity traders 09.03.2022

Government requests doubling departure bonus in ExxonMobil/Savannah deal

The financials of the major's departure from the Doba Basin are being hashed out with the Chadian authorities. The matter is being taken up by the president's new secretary general.

Subscribers only Energy 08.03.2022

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Chad

US court relaxes surveillance of Griffiths Energy co-founder Naeem Riaz Tyab

In Focus
The secret story of Déby clan's links with Nigerian mogul Ali Modu Sheriff

Mahamat Idriss Déby prepares to give more time to rebel talks in Doha

Glencore continues to sell its oil while waiting for its debt to N'Djamena to be restructured

Bolloré still on hand to supply French army from Libreville to N'Djamena

Washington keeps a close eye on Chadian transition talks in Doha

Spotlight
Spymasters stand in as mediators for Doha talks

Nigeria's Adetokunbo Ogundeyin to deliver more armoured vehicles to Chad

Oil minister blames predecessors for not addressing nationality pay gap

Spotlight
Unease in Khartoum and N'Djamena as Kaka, Hemeti and Wagner dance a three-step

Behind the scenes on parallel talks in Chad peace process

As opponents tear each other apart at Doha talks, Kaka and his entourage push on

Former rebel Baba Laddé puts his political party on the map

Cash-strapped Kaka orders oil minister to bring in the dollars

AU Chad High Representative's reports systematically buried

In Doha, N'Djamena places its men in political and military opposition

Chadian rebels and opponents get lost in translation in Doha

N'Djamena may sell off air force fleet and buy longer-range Su-30s

Griffiths Energy co-founder Naeem Tyab delays own FCPA sentencing hearing

Doha Sheraton the focal point of the reconciliation attempt between rebels and Kaka

Former French ambassador Bruno Foucher returns to duty

ExxonMobil shakes up management to complete Savannah deal

Chad coaxes Qatar into meeting some of its demands for upcoming talks

Why Trafigura has positioned itself on the Lobito-Kolwezi corridor

Government requests doubling departure bonus in ExxonMobil/Savannah deal

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Chad

US court relaxes surveillance of Griffiths Energy co-founder Naeem Riaz Tyab

In Focus The secret story of Déby clan's links with Nigerian mogul Ali Modu Sheriff

Mahamat Idriss Déby prepares to give more time to rebel talks in Doha

Glencore continues to sell its oil while waiting for its debt to N'Djamena to be restructured

Bolloré still on hand to supply French army from Libreville to N'Djamena

Washington keeps a close eye on Chadian transition talks in Doha

Spotlight Spymasters stand in as mediators for Doha talks

Nigeria's Adetokunbo Ogundeyin to deliver more armoured vehicles to Chad

Oil minister blames predecessors for not addressing nationality pay gap

Spotlight Unease in Khartoum and N'Djamena as Kaka, Hemeti and Wagner dance a three-step

Behind the scenes on parallel talks in Chad peace process

As opponents tear each other apart at Doha talks, Kaka and his entourage push on

Former rebel Baba Laddé puts his political party on the map

Cash-strapped Kaka orders oil minister to bring in the dollars

AU Chad High Representative's reports systematically buried

In Doha, N'Djamena places its men in political and military opposition

Chadian rebels and opponents get lost in translation in Doha

N'Djamena may sell off air force fleet and buy longer-range Su-30s

Griffiths Energy co-founder Naeem Tyab delays own FCPA sentencing hearing

Doha Sheraton the focal point of the reconciliation attempt between rebels and Kaka

Former French ambassador Bruno Foucher returns to duty

ExxonMobil shakes up management to complete Savannah deal

Chad coaxes Qatar into meeting some of its demands for upcoming talks

Why Trafigura has positioned itself on the Lobito-Kolwezi corridor

Government requests doubling departure bonus in ExxonMobil/Savannah deal

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In Focus
The secret story of Déby clan's links with Nigerian mogul Ali Modu Sheriff

Spotlight
Spymasters stand in as mediators for Doha talks

Spotlight
Unease in Khartoum and N'Djamena as Kaka, Hemeti and Wagner dance a three-step