Vol 53 No 10 | CHAD New financiers, new disputes 11th May 2012 After falling out with the World Bank, President Déby wants to boost his political popularity with cheap fuel but China is arguing over the bill President Idriss Déby Itno is using his country’s significant oil resources to work in his favour and it seems to be paying off. For the first time, locally...
Vol 53 No 7 | CHADSENEGAL Habre hangs on 30th March 2012 Macky Sall’s election as President of Senegal has caused many to wonder if Chad’s ex-President Hissène Habré will still be welcome.
Vol 5 (AAC) No 5 | CHADCHINABRIEFING Cementing ambitions 28th February 2012 President Idriss Déby Itno inaugurated a new cement factory at Baoré in Mayo-Kebbi on 16 February. Chad’s first cement plant was built by China CAMC Engineering Company, thanks...
Vol 5 (AAC) No 4 | CHADCHINABRIEFING Refining relations 10th February 2012 President Idriss Déby Itno’s government has finally reached an agreement with the Chinese owners of the troubled Djermaya refinery. Discussions between the government, led by Justice Minister Abdoulaye...