Darfur sees an increase in much needed food aid, but it’s still not enough to avert famine, UN says

CAIRO (AP) — Families in Sudan’s embattled western Darfur region have finally received an emergency increase in food aid that is much needed to help avert looming famine, the U.N. food agency said Thursday. The World Food Program said in an update that five convoys carrying 5,000...

Explosions at a military ammunition depot in Chad's capital kill 9 people and injure 46 others

N'DJAMENA, Chad (AP) — Nine people were killed and more than 40 injured when a fire set off explosions at a military ammunition depot in Chad’s capital, an official said Wednesday. Government spokesperson Abderaman Koulamallah said 46 people were being treated for various...

Nine people were killed and 46 injured in explosions at a military ammunition depot in Chad’s capital, official says

US military defends Africa strategy in light of coups and a drift toward Russia

AGADIR, Morocco (AP) — The head of the U.S. military in Africa vigorously defended the country’s counterterrorism strategy on the continent and vowed to press forward with it despite a wave of criticism and a drift among African nations toward seeking security help from Russia instead. ...

Chad swears in president after disputed election, ending years of military rule

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Chad swore in Mahamat Deby Itno as the president on Thursday after holding elections earlier this month, completing a disputed transition to democratic rule after he seized power three years ago. Deby Itno, also known as Mahamat Idriss Deby, took power after...

Chad's military leader is confirmed as election winner in the final tally despite opposition protest

N'DJAMENA, Chad (AP) — Chad's constitutional council confirmed Thursday that President Mahamat Deby Itno, who seized power in 2021, was elected president in the May 6 vote and rejected an appeal by his main opponent. Deby Itno, also known as Mahamat Idriss Deby, seized power after...

Chad's opposition leader challenges the results of the presidential elections

N'DJAMENA, Chad (AP) — Chad's opposition leader says he has filed an appeal with the country’s constitutional council to challenge the preliminary results of the May 6 presidential election. In social media posts Sunday, Succès Masra shared a copy of a receipt showing that...

Chad's military ruler declared winner of presidential election, while opposition disputes the result

N'DJAMENA, Chad (AP) — Chad’s military leader, Mahamat Deby Itno, was declared the winner of this week's presidential election, according to provisional results released Thursday. The results were contested by his main rival, Prime Minister Succès Masra. The national agency that...

Chad's military ruler wins this week's presidential election, provisional results show, as opposition calls foul

Chad holds a presidential election after years of military rule

N'DJAMENA, Chad (AP) — Chad held its long delayed presidential election on Monday following three years of military rule under the interim president, Mahamat Deby Itno, a vote that analysts widely expected the incumbent to win. Deby Itno seized power after his father, who spent...