Latest news in Chad? September 12th, 2026

Key recent developments and news from Chad as of September 12, 2026:

• S&P Global Sovereign Rating (September 11, 2026): S&P Global Ratings affirmed Chad’s ‘B-/B’ foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings with a stable outlook. The agency cited picking up economic activity supported by higher hydrocarbon and agricultural recovery, balanced by high regional security risks and infrastructure deficits. S&P Global+ 1
• Food Security Measures (September 10, 2026): Chad placed restrictions and bans on selected crop exports to curb domestic food scarcity and prevent severe price shocks following regional drought conditions and erratic weather. CNBC Africa
• Sudan Border Tensions & Refugee Influx: Authorities in eastern Chad continue managing heavy strains on resources as cross-border tensions persist. The ongoing conflict in Sudan continues to drive thousands of displaced people across the border into eastern camps, while cross-border airstrikes and security incursions along border zones have kept Chadian armed forces on elevated alert. ReliefWeb+ 1
• Mining & Resource Oversight: The Chadian government recently moved to tighten oversight on mineral resources, suspending several new mining exploration permits to audit existing concessions and improve state revenue collection. Ground News
• Lake Chad Basin Security: Military operations remain active in the Lake Chad region alongside regional forces to counter sporadic ambushes and logistics movements by Boko Haram and ISWAP factions. Al Jazeera