Latest news in Chad? September 11th, 2026
11-09-2026
- Agricultural Export Ban and Food Security Measures: The government of Chad implemented an emergency ban on the export of key grain cropsincluding corn, millet, sorghum, rice, and wheateffective immediately following severe drought and heatwaves across central, eastern, and northern regions. To mitigate domestic shortages and control rising food prices, authorities simultaneously eliminated customs duties and import taxes on essential staple foodstuffs, livestock feed, and irrigation equipment. Benin Web TV
- Diplomatic and International Court Developments: Diplomatic reports indicate Chad has moved forward with formal notices regarding its intent to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), aligning with a broader shift in regional foreign policy and security alliances.
- Sudan Border Humanitarian Pressure: Humanitarian agencies, including Doctors Without Borders (MSF), issued fresh alerts regarding critical funding shortfalls and declining supplies across refugee settlements in eastern Chad, notably the Ouré-Cassoni camp, as thousands fleeing the conflict in neighboring Sudan continue to strain local infrastructure. ReliefWeb
- Domestic Security and Civil Protests: Public order measures remain heightened across N’Djamena and provincial hubs after authorities moved to restrict planned civil demonstrations by unemployed graduates’ associations, citing security concerns, while student unions continue to demand state civil service recruitment. Africa24 TV
- Bilateral Energy Cooperation: A delegation from Algeria’s Hydrocarbons Regulatory Authority began an official working mission to Chad to implement cooperative energy frameworks, technical knowledge exchange, and resource regulation agreements. www.aps.dz