News as at
August 3, 2026, 8:07 pm
Fragmented Security Allows Terrorists' Cross-Mobility Across Lake Chad and Sahel
- [ISS] As Islamic State affiliates extend their reach, states must find ways to share intelligence and cooperate, despite political fractures.
Chad to Withdraw From ICC
- [Ghanaian Times] Chad announced plans Monday to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, accusing the judicial body of ineffectiveness and bias against African countries.
Drone Strike On Bamna Border Area Kills 2, Injures 7 Civilians Between Sudan and Chad
- [Darfur Network for Human Rights] A drone attack reportedly carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) hit the Bamna border area between Sudan and Chad on Monday, 21 July 2026. The strikes hit three separate locations on both sides of the border.
President Tasks Attaf to Head Committee Monitoring Cooperation Projects With Niger, Chad
- [Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune, during a Council of Ministers meeting he chaired on Sunday, instructed Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs Ahmed Attaf to oversee a sectoral committee to monitor the progress of bilateral cooperation agreements concluded with the brotherly countries of Niger and Chad, a Council of Ministers statement said.
World Bank Group Appoints Nicola Pontara As Division Director for Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali and Niger
- [World Bank] Bamako -- The World Bank Group has announced the appointment of Nicola Pontara as Division Director for the Sahel countries - Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Chad.
