Paris needs Ndjamena s cooperation more than ever after the rupture of its ties with Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso, The worsening regional crisis triggered by the war in Sudan and Chad s own national reconciliation process dominated the visit of President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno Kaka to Paris last month. After the crises in its relations with Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, France sees Chad s current leader as its key security interlocutor in the region.
Two years ago, Mahamat Mahadi Ali, better known as “Mahadi,” the rebel leader of the Front for Change and Concord in Chad, led a 600-mile incursion across
Mahamat Déby s plan to stay on at least until late 2024 and keep control of security is in question after state forces brutally suppressed demonstrations
, Interim President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno Kaka and his inclusive new government, which boasts reconciled oppositionists and reformed militia leaders, is in deep crisis after security forces, many in plain clothes, unleashed a wave of deadly violence against demonstrators in N Djamena and the southern cities of Moundou, Sahr, Koumra and Doba, on 20 October, the date when the military had initially pledged to hand power back to the civilians.
Chad is making a huge effort to find peace: Chadians aren t convinced it will work modernghana.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from modernghana.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Chad s main rebel groups said Tuesday they were "willing" to participate in the national dialogue "under certain conditions" after meetings in Doha and Paris with the committee in charge of preparing the event.