Egypt builds road linking Red Sea to Chad and West Africa

Good news!

France Hands Military Base Over to Chad: French Soldiers on the Way Out with Palki Sharma

President Macron is a loser!

Chad Tears up Defence Deal with France, Wants French Troops Out with Palki Sharma

Recommendable! More bad news for French President Macron! The French defense minister just visited Chad. What a slap in the face!

Senegal also considers to expel French troops. This comes after three other central African nations have recently kicked out France.

Hungary's Powerplay in Africa - Fighting Terrorism or Seeking Influence with Palki Sharma

Recommendable!

Hungary plans to deploy 200 Hungarian troops to Chad

More on the current scramble for Africa!

Hungary's involvement is a little bit unusual! What a surprise!

"Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán repeated his intention to follow through on delayed plans to deploy 200 Hungarian troops to Chad to help stop migration and improve counterterrorism efforts. Hungary’s objectives are publicly aligned with the EU and are similar to the policies of other anti-immigration EU countries, such as Italy, that have sought to increase their role in the Sahel as France’s influence wanes. Hungary may also have alternative or secondary aims to offer regime support in exchange for economic benefits. Hungary giving greater priority to regime security and economic objectives over migration concerns would increase its alignment with Russia and create opportunities for cooperation in the Sahel. However, Hungary’s efforts have no explicit link to Russia, and Hungary and Russia are likely not explicitly coordinating their activity in the region."

Africa File, September 19, 2024: Jnim Strikes Bamako; Hungary Enters The Sahel; Ethiopia Somalia Proxy Risks | Critical Threats

Victor Orban

Chad restores full diplomatic relations with Israel

Good news! The Abraham Accords keep on giving! I bet, the people of Chad will benefit in the end!

"Israel has an ambassador to Chad for the first time in 50 years, adding to Israel’s growing ties to African countries.

Ben Bourgel, who serves as a nonresident ambassador to several African countries, added Chad to his list on Tuesday when he presented his credentials to Chad’s president, Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno.

Several African nations whose leaders had friendly relations with Israel severed those ties in the 1970s, following pressure by Arab nations. Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prioritized restoring diplomatic ties with many of them, and he met with Chad’s former president, Idriss Déby Itno, in 2018.

Déby Itno was killed last year by rebel militants and replaced by his son, Mahamat.

Chad, whose surface area is roughly twice that of Texas, has around 16 million inhabitants, and the average annual salary is about $760, according to World Bank statistics. Its government is widely seen as a dictatorship. ..."

Chad restores full diplomatic relations with Israel - Jewish Telegraphic Agency