Chad Politics Newswire

Voters cast their ballots in Chad's elections

Voters lined up to cast their ballots in Chad's parliamentary and regional elections on Sunday which are set to end a three-year transitional period from military rule . The parliamentary election is the first in more than a decade in Chad and comes …

Voting underway in Chad's general elections

YAOUNDE, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) -- Voting for Chad's legislative, municipal and provincial elections began on Sunday. Polling stations opened at 6:00 a.m. and will close at 6:00 p.m. local time, with vote counting to follow. According to the country's …

Low turnout in Chad parliamentary election boycotted by opposition as military rule ends

N’DJAMENA, Chad (AP) — Chadians voted Sunday amid a low turnout in parliamentary and regional elections that will end a three-year transitional period from military rule but which the main opposition is boycotting after accusing authorities of not …

Chad votes in triple elections after three years of military rule

Chad voted Sunday in a general election the government says is a key step towards ending military rule, with turnout expected to be low after the opposition called for a boycott. Midday figures suggested a turnout of just 38 percent to choose a new …

Polls close in Chad’s contentious parliamentary election

Polls have closed in Chad’s first parliamentary election in 13 years, which the government has presented as a key step towards ending a military rule. The voting ended at 6:00pm local time (17:00 GMT) on Sunday. Provisional results are expected by January …

Tax reforms: Tinubu not working against North – Senator Wadada 

Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada, the Chairman Senate Committee on Public Accounts, represents Nasarawa West senatorial district at the 10th Senate. In this interview with AHMID LAWAL in Abuja, he bares his mind on the contentious tax reform bill, insecurity and …

Chad votes in general election after three years of army rule

A voter casts her ballot at a polling station in N'Djamena on December 29, 2024, during the local, provincial and legislative elections in Chad. JORIS BOLOMEY / AFP Chad voted on Sunday, December 29, in a general election the government says is a …

Voting begins in Chad as opposition parties call for election boycott

Voting begins in Chad as opposition parties call for election boycott

Voting has begun in general elections in Chad, which President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno has portrayed as a key step in a transition to democracy but are being boycotted by the country’s opposition parties. Members of the armed forces and nomadic tribes in …

Chad's political transition in jeopardy: Opposition boycott leaves field open to pro-government candidates

Chad goes to the polls Sunday for legislative, provincial and local elections that are presented by the government as the last stage of a political transition after three years of military rule, but are being boycotted by the opposition. The boycott leaves …

Chad vote in elections likely to cement president’s grip on power

Chadians were voting on Sunday in a parliamentary election boycotted by the opposition that will likely consolidate President Mahamat Idriss Deby’s power and complete the oil-producing nation’s transition towards constitutional rule. Deby was elected in a …

Chad holds parliamentary election likely to cement president's grip on power

FILE PHOTO: Chad's newly elected President and junta leader Mahamat Idriss Deby looks on during his inauguration ceremony in N'djamena, Chad May 23, 2024. REUTERS/Israel Matene/File Photo N'DJAMENA - Chadians were voting on Sunday in a …

Chad votes in general elections amid opposition boycott

Chad, a predominantly desert Sahelian country, has been led by Marshal Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, 40, since 2021, when his father, Idriss Deby Itno, died. He won a five-year term in a contentious May 2024 election that the opposition labelled fraudulent.

Chad votes in first parliamentary election in over a decade: What to know

Chadians are voting in parliamentary, regional and municipal elections for the first time in more than a decade, continuing the former military-turned-civilian government’s push to put the Central African country on a democratic path. But opposition party …

UAE President awards “Zayed Medal” to Chad’s indigenous leader

Rashid Saeed Al Shamsi, UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Chad, presented the medal to Oumarou Ibrahim, who expressed her sincere gratitude and appreciation to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for this award. Oumarou Ibrahim also commended …

Niger’s president under fire at home over attack on Nigeria

Niger’s President Abdourahmane Tchiani is facing a backlash of criticism from his fellow countrymen following his recent allegation of a conspiracy by Nigeria against his country. Tchiani in a Christmas Day interview claimed, among other things, that …

Abdelatty tells Déby Egyptian companies can assist in building dams in Chad

Egypt's FM Badr Abdelatty (L) delivers a message from President Abdelatty to his Chadian counterpart, Mahamat Idriss Déby, in N'Djamena, Dec. 27, 2024 - Cabinet CAIRO – 27 December 2024: Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty emphasized that …

France hands over first base in Chad amid withdrawal

A French fighter jet prepares to take off, as France starts the withdrawal of its military from Chad with the departure of two warplanes, in N'Djamena, Chad, December 10, 2024. STRINGER / REUTERS France has handed over its first military base as …

France hands over first military post to Chad

Earlier in the month, France initiated the process to remove its military presence from Chad, beginning with the withdrawal of two airplanes stationed in the capital, N'Djamena. Currently, keeping in line with the decision, France has surrendered its …

Investornomy Founder Dr. Linda Pajoel Joins 100 Women in Finance

A global community of top female leaders committed to advancing diversity and gender equity in the finance industry. ONTARIO, CANADA, December 30, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Linda Pajoel, esteemed founder of Investornomy and a recognized …

Maury Blackman Advocates for Urgent H-1B Visa Reform to Strengthen America’s Innovation Economy

Silicon Valley entrepreneur and investor calls for bipartisan action to retain global talent and secure U.S. leadership in innovation. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, December 29, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Maury Blackman, a seasoned …

Todd 'TJ' Stein Announces Candidacy for District Leader in AD76, Part A

Todd “TJ” Stein, a lifelong resident of the Upper East Side, has officially declared his candidacy for District Leader in Assembly District 76 (AD76), Part A. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, December 28, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As a third- …

Jim Garcia Publishes Hidden Metro Bond Documents for The Meadows Castle Rock CO

Jim Garcia Publishes Hidden Legal Metro Bond Documents for The Meadows Castle Rock CO, which outlines $1b in Property Taxes for a $57m Infrastructure Project. CASTLE ROCK, CO, UNITED STATES, December 28, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Since 1991 tax …

Reinventing Cooling: How the AIM Act is Transforming the Future of HVAC-R

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, December 27, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The AIM Act phases down HFCs, which are commonly used as refrigerants in air conditioning and refrigeration systems, reducing greenhouse gases. It pushes the HVAC-R industry …

Broken Arrow School Board Candidate Announces Public Meet and Greet

Broken Arrow School Board Zone 5 candidate Dr. Kate Williams will be hosting a meet and greet on January 2 at West by Laurannae. Free and open to the public. BROKEN ARROW, OK, UNITED STATES, December 27, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Kate …

Dr. Natasha Weems Interviews Dr. K.A. Paul His Mission to Unite World Leaders and Save Humanity: Preventing WW III

Global Leaders and Changemakers Come Together in Los Angeles for Peace Summit LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, December 27, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. K.A. Paul’s Mission to Unite World Leaders and Save Humanity: Preventing World War III …

OSCE supports co-operation between Georgia and Armenia on Climate Change and Landscape Fire Management

The OSCE in partnership with the thinktank adelphi has recently published a strategy paper aiming to foster cross-border co-operation between Georgia and Armenia in tackling climate-related security risks, improving landscape fire management, and reducing …

Part Two of Podcast Series on Women Business Leaders Navigating the Challenges of Running a Family Business

Episode Features Women Executives from Aggregate Resources and Blazer Industries Now Available on Spotify WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 26, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Building trust fast and managing new leadership transitions are some …

Statement of the OSCE Mission to BiH following the femicide in Ključ

Sarajevo, 27 December 2024 - We are saddened by another case of femicide, which occurred in Ključ yesterday. Deplorably, again a weapon was used to commit a crime. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the victim's family and friends. We are once …

Qualified Applied Behavior Analysis Credentialing Board Certifications Added to Texas Licensing in Landmark Vote

The state of Texas has taken a major step in supporting access to high quality care for families by adding the QABA certifications to its licensing AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, December 26, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The state of Texas has taken a …

Nj Ayuk praises Azule Energy's Strategic Move In Namibia's Energy Industry

SOUTH AFRICA, December 26, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Azule Energy's successful farm-in deal for Block 2914A, which is situated in Namibia's Orange Basin, marks an important turning point in the continent's energy industry. The news …

Libyan Crown Prince HRH Prince Mohammed El Hassan El Rida El Senussi Delivers Independence Day Address

Calls for Unity, Stability, and a Return to Constitutional Monarchy to Secure Libya’s Future LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 26, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On the occasion of Libya’s Independence Day, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed El …

Statement of the OSCE Mission to BiH following the Republika Srpska National Assembly conclusions adopted at the 16th ...

Sarajevo, 26 December 2024 - The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina notes with concern over recent developments in the Republika Srpska National Assembly and underscores the importance of upholding the Rule of Law and the constitutional framework of …

Iranian Americans for Liberty Applaud Congressional Efforts to Stop Misuse of U.S. Government Funds by Ineffective NGOs

IAL applauds DOGE for cutting funds to ineffective NGOs that fail to promote democracy and instead strengthen oppressive regimes like Iran's. WASHINGTON, WA, UNITED STATES, December 25, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Iranian Americans for …

OSCE advances water, sanitation, and hygiene solutions in Tajikistan with roundtable dialogue

On 20 December 2024, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe (POiD), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, organized a one-day roundtable on "Standard Regulatory Requirements for Wastewater Quality Control." This event …

OSCE organizes a series of Trainings of Trainers for government employees on domestic violence prevention and case ...

Between August and December 2024, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, in collaboration with the Committee for Women and Family Affairs (CWFA) of the Government of Tajikistan, conducted a series of three-day training sessions for trainers throughout the …

Robust Presales for HHSE Book on Trump Temporarily Shuts Down Amazon Orders

Hannover House working to resolve issue so that Amazon preorders may resume Hannover House, Inc. (OTCMKTS:HHSE) NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, December 24, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new book on the Trump presidential campaign from Hannover …

Alona Lebedieva: The Restructuring of Ukrzaliznytsia’s Debts as a Mirror of Its Problems

KYIV, UKRAINE, December 24, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Ukrzaliznytsia” has appealed to creditors for the second time since the start of the full-scale war, requesting to postpone from 2025 to 2026 the payment of interest on Eurobonds issued in …

Federal Fiscal Sustainability Foundation Urges States to Take Legal Action Under Article V

More Than $36 Trillion in Runaway Debt Demands Immediate Action to Restore Fiscal Sanity WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 24, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Federal Fiscal Sustainability Foundation (FFSF) chair and former Comptroller …