No suspects have been named but the president has ordered a counter-mission to root out the culprits.

The Duchess of Edinburgh visits Chad and hears the experiences of women who have escaped violence in Sudan.

President Mahamat Déby is getting closer to Moscow with the US and France nervously looking on.

Provides an overview of Chad, including key dates and facts about this African country.

At least nine people died and at least 46 others were injured in the blasts overnight in N'Djamena.

People have been killed and injured after an enormous series of explosions destroyed the main military ammunition depot in the country's capital.

An overview of the media in Chad, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.

Gen Mahamat Déby's victory means that the 34-year rule of his family will continue.