Recent developments have exacerbated Chad’s political turmoil, as even members of President Deby’s own family defect to the opposition, signalling fractures within the ruling Zaghawa ethnic group.

An Agenda for Tackling Chad’s Political Crisis . The United States faces a critical policy choice in Chad and would be well-served by a long-term perspective focused on domestic political reform.

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The killing of President Idriss Deby Itno has left his son in charge of Chad, the first change of power in more than three decades for the central African nation that ...

In Chad, at least five protesters were killed Tuesday as calls grow for a transition to civilian rule. Chad has been in a state of turmoil since the battlefield death of longtime President Idriss ...

The United States is sending a senior envoy to Chad to try to help resolve political unrest there, as well as a commercial dispute that could halt the north African state's oil production ...

Chad's government clamped down on the country's opposition Friday, suspending seven political parties and searching party offices a day after unprecedented protests around the country left more ...

(Nairobi) – Arrests of supporters of Chad’s main opposition party seem to be an attempt to limit political dissent before an upcoming constitutional referendum, Human Rights Watch said today ...

EXPLAINER: The potential risks of political crisis in Chad The killing of President Idriss Deby Itno has left his son in charge of the central African nation of Chad. Via AP news wire.