Chad

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INFORMATION

Capital: N’Djamena

Government: Dominant Party Presidential Republic

Current President: Idriss Déby

Economy:

  • Although primarily agricultural, the economy will continue to be boosted by major foreign direct investment projects in the oil sector, estimated at 1.5 billion barrels) that began in 2000.
  • At least 80% of Chad’s population relies on subsistence farming and raising livestock for its livelihood.
  • Relies on foreign assistance and foreign capital for most public and private sector investment projects.

Population: 17,414,108 (July 2021 est.)

Land Size: 1.28 million sq km (495,800 sq miles)

Major Ethnic Groups:

  • Sara: 28%
  • Arab: 12%
  • Daza 11%
  • Mayo-Kebbi: 10%
  • Kanem-Bornou: 9%
  • Ouaddai: 9%
  • Hadjarai: 7%
  • Tandjile: 7%
  • Fitri-Batha: 5%
  • Other: 2%
 Religions:

  • Muslim: 53.1%
  • Catholic: 20.1%
  • Protestant: 14.2%
  • Indigenous African Religions: 7.3%
  • Other: 0.5%
  • Unknown: 1.7%
  • Atheist: 3.1%

Language(s):

  • French (official)
  • Arabic (official)
  • Sara (in south)
  • More than 120 languages and dialects

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RECENT NEWS

  • Tue - Apr 16, 2024: Japan Supports WFP Emergency Response to Crisis-Affected Populations in Chad - AllAfrica News: Chad
    [WFP] N'djamena -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of approximately US$ 7.6 million (JPY 1.1billion) from the Government of Japan to support the Chadian Government emergency response to crisis-affected communities in Chad. This new funding will enable WFP to continue providing lifesaving food and nutrition assistance to 92,100 people among the most vulnerable refugees, returnees, internally displaced persons, and host communities. The food commodities especially cereals and iodized salt
  • Fri - Apr 12, 2024: Chad's Opposition Says Deby Jumping the Gun On Presidential Campaigning - AllAfrica News: Chad
    [VOA] Yaounde, Cameroon -- Opposition candidates are accusing Chad's military ruler, General Mahamat Idriss Deby, of flouting election rules and launching his campaign before the official starting date of April 14.
  • Thu - Apr 11, 2024: Pieter Coetzé Edges Out Chad Le Clos in Tightly Contested Day Two of SA Champs - AllAfrica News: Chad
    [Daily Maverick] Chad le Clos put all his eggs in the 100m freestyle basket, opting out of his favoured 200m butterfly event on Tuesday evening, but still fell short of 19-year-old sensation Pieter Coetzé.
  • Mon - Apr 8, 2024: Kidnappings in Chad Could Spark Regional Security Crisis - AllAfrica News: Chad
    [Premium Times] The Chad-Cameroon-CAR border area is a powder keg of crime that needs swift action from all three governments.
  • Thu - Apr 4, 2024: Cameroon and Chad Government Troops Free Scores of Hostages - AllAfrica News: Chad
    [VOA] Yaounde, Cameroon -- Troops from Chad and Cameroon have freed scores of civilians who were kidnapped for ransom or to fight with jihadist groups on both sides of the two central African states' border.