India-Africa Military Ties: Defence Partnership with Chad via Training, Equipment, Counter-Terrorism Cooperation

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh met Chad Ambassador to India, Ildjima Badda, to discuss stronger defence cooperation between the two nations. Talks focused on military training, capacity building, defence equipment supply and...

Chad: Constitutional Change Threatens Rule of Law, Democracy

(Nairobi) – Chad’s new constitutional amendment abolishing presidential term limits is a serious setback for the rule of law and democracy, Human Rights Watch said today. The change paves the way for President Mahamat Idriss Déby to remain in...

India, Chad discuss strengthening cooperation in military training, counter-terrorism

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh met the Ambassador of Chad to India, Ildjima Badda and held discussions on deepening military cooperation between New Delhi and N'Djamena. Sharing the details in a post on X, the Spokesperson of the Ministry of...

World News | India, Chad Discuss Strengthening Cooperation in Military Training, Counter-terrorism

New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh met the Ambassador of Chad to India, Ildjima Badda and held discussions on deepening military cooperation between New Delhi and N'Djamena. Sharing the details in a post on...

African voices are shaping G20 discussions around international financial architecture reform

“Reforming the global financial architecture” has become a central theme in multilateral discussions. Today’s global financial architecture was designed in 1944 at the Bretton Woods conference, which looked to rebuild postwar Europe. But there was...

Seizure of Sudan's El Fasher a 'political and moral defeat' for RSF militia: expert

The fall of El Fasher, the last army stronghold in Darfur, has become a turning point in Sudan's war. Last week, after an 18-month siege, the powerful paramilitary Rapid Support Forces seized the city, leaving thousands dead or displaced and many...

The Massive Enviromental Problem in Africa: Issues, Implications, and Solutions

The environmental problem in Africa is massive and growing every day. As Monique Walker puts it, the tragic dilemma is that “although Africa is the continent that contributes to the earth’s environmental change, it is the most vulnerable to its...

Chad: The Specter of Creeping Islamization

In an open letter addressed to President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno in September 2025, representatives of several Christian associations—the Union of Catholic Women, the Young Men's Christian Association, the Young Christian Students, and numerous...

‘Thanks, but No Thanks’: A Response to President Donald Trump’s Remarks on Nigeria

The recent comments by President Donald Trump about sending US troops to Nigeria to protect Christians have sparked a mix of reactions. While we appreciate Trump’s concern about the unfortunate incidents that have plagued the nation, resulting in...

‘I have searched and searched for help’: the Sudanese women left alone to live hand to mouth in Chad’s desert camps

For hours, jolting along the waterlogged dirt track to the hospital, 18-year-old Makka Ibraheem Mohammed held on tight to her seat and focused on stopping herself vomiting. She was in labour, in extreme pain after her uterus ruptured, but was now...

Charity linked to Prince Harry loses mandate to manage wildlife reserves in Chad

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Chad said it has withdrawn a mandate held by a non-profit conservation group associated with Prince Harry to manage its wildlife reserves, accusing the leading charity of not doing enough to stop poaching. African Parks...

7 Quentin Plair Movies and Shows to Watch if You Loved Him in 'Chad Powers'

Quentin Plair brings raw energy to Chad Powers. The sports comedy follows a belittled quarterback who transforms himself to earn a spot on a minor college team. Glen Powell leads the show, but the supporting cast makes it work. Quentin Plair...

Mali retaliates against US visa bond policy with reciprocal measures

In a striking act of diplomatic reciprocity, Mali has announced new visa bond requirements for American travelers, mirroring the same measures recently imposed by Washington on Malian citizens. The move marks the latest escalation in growing...

Aster Volunteers expands humanitarian footprint with 67th mobile medical unit

Aster Volunteers, the global CSR arm of Aster DM Healthcare, has expanded its humanitarian reach in Africa with the launch of its 67th Mobile Medical Unit, set to deliver free healthcare services to marginalised and remote communities in the...

7 Perry Mattfeld Movies and Shows to Watch if You Loved Her in 'Chad Powers'

Perry Mattfeld has created a space for herself in the entertainment industry with roles that range from heartfelt dramas to dark comedies. Her recent project, Chad Powers, features her as assistant coach Ricky, the witty character who immediately...

A Climate On Edge: How Environmental Disasters Are Deepening Hardship In Nigeria And West Africa -By Nkiru Okparuba Jude

From the receding Lake Chad in the north to the flooded plains of the Niger Delta, Nigeria and much of West Africa are facing a worsening climate crisis that threatens livelihoods, security, and survival. What was once viewed as a distant...

Climate Change And The Looming Humanitarian Crisis In West Africa -By Nkiru Okparuba Jude

The West African region, already burdened by insecurity, poverty, and weak infrastructure, is now facing an even more devastating threat—climate change. From the advancing Sahara desert in Niger and Mali to the rising sea levels along the Nigerian...

Mali imposes $10,000 visa bond on U.S. citizens in response to Trump's visa policy

The move, confirmed by Mali’s foreign ministry on Sunday, marks the latest flashpoint in the shifting relationship between Washington and Bamako. The BBC reports that the Malian government said the decision to implement an “identical visa...

Trump threatens military action against Nigeria: Musings on his real intentions

By Yusuf Bangura Nyon, Switzerland 2 November, 2025 [email protected] ———————————————— The article, ‘’Hypocrisy as Policy’’, by Global Geopolitics (attached) is a good reaction to Trump’s insane, but self-serving, threat to invade Nigeria under...

Madagascar’s military power grab shows Africa’s coup problem isn’t restricted to Sahel region

Madagascar’s 2025 military coup, led by Col. Randrianirina, reflects rising coup risk across Africa. Despite global declines, coups remain common on the continent due to poverty, weak institutions, and eroding anti-coup norms, emboldening future...