A group of two dozen assailants armed with knives tried to enter the presidential palace.

The French president said Sahel nations owed their sovereignty to France's anti-terror intervention.

The Central African nation cites "sovereignty" as it ends a years-long deal with its former colonial ruler.

A shadowy operative appears to overstep his mark in the battle for Russian influence in Africa.

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.