Latest news in Chad? September 22nd, 2026

Key developments in Chad:

• Security incident in Lake Chad province: An early morning attack attributed to suspected militants occurred near Ngouboua in the Lake Chad basin. Assailants arrived by boat and killed 11 local fishermen before security forces responded and engaged the attackers, killing nine.

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• Sudanese refugee crisis and peace appeals: Marking the International Day of Peace, refugees and aid agencies in eastern Chad (including major camp settlements in Adré) renewed urgent appeals for international humanitarian assistance and an end to the conflict across the border in Sudan. Camps continue to face critical shortages of medical aid, food supplies, and shelter.

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• Humanitarian aid and food security support: International donors, including recent pledges from the UAE and humanitarian agencies, continue directing funding toward Chad to address severe food insecurity and displacement worsened by regional conflict and extreme climate pressures across the Sahel.

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