Chad Opposition Demands New Transition After Disputed Elections
Chad's opposition party, Transformateurs, demanded a new transition after legislative elections marred by low turnout (52.37% nationally, 36.22% in N'Djamena), allegations of fraud, and a boycott, rejecting the results and highlighting ongoing political instability.
Chad Opposition Demands New Transition After Disputed Elections
Chad's opposition party, Transformateurs, demanded a new transition after legislative elections marred by low turnout (52.37% nationally, 36.22% in N'Djamena), allegations of fraud, and a boycott, rejecting the results and highlighting ongoing political instability.
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44% Bias Score
France Completes Chad Military Base Handover
France has completed the handover of its Faya-Largeau military base in northern Chad to Chadian authorities, marking another step in its full withdrawal from the country following Chad's December 2022 order to terminate decades-long security agreements with France.
France Completes Chad Military Base Handover
France has completed the handover of its Faya-Largeau military base in northern Chad to Chadian authorities, marking another step in its full withdrawal from the country following Chad's December 2022 order to terminate decades-long security agreements with France.
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44% Bias Score
Chad Holds Elections Amidst Opposition Boycott
Chadians participated in parliamentary and regional elections on October 8, 2023, concluding a three-year transition from military rule; however, major opposition parties boycotted the vote, alleging an uncredible electoral process, raising concerns about the legitimacy of the results and the countr...
Chad Holds Elections Amidst Opposition Boycott
Chadians participated in parliamentary and regional elections on October 8, 2023, concluding a three-year transition from military rule; however, major opposition parties boycotted the vote, alleging an uncredible electoral process, raising concerns about the legitimacy of the results and the countr...
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40% Bias Score
Chad Legislative Elections: Ruling Party Wins Amidst Opposition Boycott and Fraud Allegations
Chad held legislative elections on October 28th, 2024, with a reported 75% voter turnout yielding a victory for the ruling party; however, the opposition boycotted the vote and denounced it as fraudulent due to missing ballots and pre-fabricated results, raising concerns about democratic processes.
Chad Legislative Elections: Ruling Party Wins Amidst Opposition Boycott and Fraud Allegations
Chad held legislative elections on October 28th, 2024, with a reported 75% voter turnout yielding a victory for the ruling party; however, the opposition boycotted the vote and denounced it as fraudulent due to missing ballots and pre-fabricated results, raising concerns about democratic processes.
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40% Bias Score
France Begins Troop Withdrawal from Chad
France has begun withdrawing its troops from Chad, handing over its first military base in Faya-Largeau on Thursday; the move follows the end of military cooperation between the two countries last month and coincides with upcoming Chadian elections.
France Begins Troop Withdrawal from Chad
France has begun withdrawing its troops from Chad, handing over its first military base in Faya-Largeau on Thursday; the move follows the end of military cooperation between the two countries last month and coincides with upcoming Chadian elections.
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40% Bias Score
Death of Chadian Opposition Figure Saleh Déby Itno Fuels Political Tensions
Saleh Déby Itno, uncle and opponent of Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, died in Cairo on December 24th; his death is considered a murder by the PSF party, linking it to the assassination of President Yaya Dillo Djerou, escalating political tensions.
Death of Chadian Opposition Figure Saleh Déby Itno Fuels Political Tensions
Saleh Déby Itno, uncle and opponent of Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, died in Cairo on December 24th; his death is considered a murder by the PSF party, linking it to the assassination of President Yaya Dillo Djerou, escalating political tensions.
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16% Bias Score
France Completes Troop Withdrawal From Chad
France completed its military withdrawal from Chad by the end of 2023, following a Chadian demand, ending a long-standing defense agreement amid growing anti-French sentiment and Chad's closer ties with Russia.
France Completes Troop Withdrawal From Chad
France completed its military withdrawal from Chad by the end of 2023, following a Chadian demand, ending a long-standing defense agreement amid growing anti-French sentiment and Chad's closer ties with Russia.
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44% Bias Score
Chad's Elections Marked by Low Turnout and Opposition Boycott
Chad held legislative, provincial, and local elections on December 29th, 2023, with a 52.37% turnout amid opposition boycotts and fraud allegations, against a backdrop of geopolitical instability, including a refugee crisis and jihadist insurgency.
Chad's Elections Marked by Low Turnout and Opposition Boycott
Chad held legislative, provincial, and local elections on December 29th, 2023, with a 52.37% turnout amid opposition boycotts and fraud allegations, against a backdrop of geopolitical instability, including a refugee crisis and jihadist insurgency.
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40% Bias Score
Chad Holds First Parliamentary Election in 13 Years Amid Boycott and Low Turnout
Chad held its first parliamentary election in 13 years on Sunday, with low voter turnout and an opposition boycott amid concerns of pre-determined results; the election is seen as a key step in the transition to democracy following the 2021 death of the former president.
Chad Holds First Parliamentary Election in 13 Years Amid Boycott and Low Turnout
Chad held its first parliamentary election in 13 years on Sunday, with low voter turnout and an opposition boycott amid concerns of pre-determined results; the election is seen as a key step in the transition to democracy following the 2021 death of the former president.
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40% Bias Score
Chad's Contested Elections: Low Turnout Amidst Boycott and Concerns
Chad held general elections on December 29th, 2023, with a significant opposition boycott, amid concerns about electoral fairness and a backdrop of ongoing conflicts and economic hardship; the ruling party is expected to win.
Chad's Contested Elections: Low Turnout Amidst Boycott and Concerns
Chad held general elections on December 29th, 2023, with a significant opposition boycott, amid concerns about electoral fairness and a backdrop of ongoing conflicts and economic hardship; the ruling party is expected to win.
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32% Bias Score
France Begins Military Withdrawal From Chad
France has begun withdrawing its military forces from Chad, handing over its base at Faya-Largeau following Chad's decision to end military cooperation; the withdrawal coincides with upcoming Chadian elections and reflects broader shifts in the Sahel region.
France Begins Military Withdrawal From Chad
France has begun withdrawing its military forces from Chad, handing over its base at Faya-Largeau following Chad's decision to end military cooperation; the withdrawal coincides with upcoming Chadian elections and reflects broader shifts in the Sahel region.
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44% Bias Score
France Accused of Arming Terrorist Groups in Africa
Former Chadian Justice Minister Ahmat Mahamat Hassan accused France of arming and training terrorist groups in Africa, using terrorism as a political tool, escalating tensions between France and its former colonies and raising questions about the role of French military bases.
France Accused of Arming Terrorist Groups in Africa
Former Chadian Justice Minister Ahmat Mahamat Hassan accused France of arming and training terrorist groups in Africa, using terrorism as a political tool, escalating tensions between France and its former colonies and raising questions about the role of French military bases.
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44% Bias Score