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Explosive Device Kills Seven Soldiers on Patrol in Chad’s West Near Lake Chad, Suspected to be linked to Boko Haram Extremists

N’DJAMENA, Chad – Seven soldiers in Chad were killed by an explosive device during a patrol near Lake Chad, the government announced. Interim President Mahamat Deby Itno revealed the deaths on social media, attributing the attack to suspected Boko Haram extremists from Nigeria. This incident has reignited concerns about the escalating violence near the border. Boko Haram’s insurgency, which began over a decade ago, aims to oppose Western education and establish Islamic law in Northeast …

Chad’s Internal Security Agency Attacked Following Presidential Election Announcement

N’Djamena, Chad – The government of Chad reported a deadly attack on the offices of the country’s internal security agency in the capital of N’Djamena. The incident occurred just hours after the announcement that Chad is scheduled to hold a presidential election on May 6. The government attributed the attack to “elements” of an opposition party, sparking tensions in the region. According to government officials, a number of individuals lost their lives in the assault …