Rather than learning from Chad’s history of coups and deadly conflicts, current leaders seem determined to repeat the cycle.

Silencing the internet during unrest buys governments time but corrodes the trust and economic foundations that stability requires.

Sustained pressure and cross-border operations, not sporadic airstrikes, are needed to halt the group’s rapid transnational expansion.

Operational constraints and regional tensions prevent the UN peacekeeping mission from responding effectively to escalating violence in the DRC.

Terror groups have rebounded after past leadership losses, so Lake Chad Basin security forces cannot afford complacency.

Barely a year after restoring constitutional order and dominating elections, Chad’s government is doubling down against opposition and free speech.

The US-brokered negotiations aim to secure the Rwandan forces’ withdrawal from eastern DRC and end Rwanda’s support to AFC/M23.

Last week, SAF Deputy Commander-in-Chief, Yasir al-Atta, said Chad’s airports in Amdjarass and N’Djamena were legitimate targets for Sudan’s army.

Niger has suspended its participation in the Multinational Joint Task Force, and Chad has threatened to withdraw.

The upcoming elections are vital for returning Chad to constitutional rule, but to do so, they must be fair and...

The Chad-Cameroon-CAR border area is a powder keg of crime that needs swift action from all three governments.

With an electoral process dominated by the interim president and former ruling party, Chad’s transition is in jeopardy.

Opponents of the transition process plan to boycott the 17 December vote on creating a unitary vs federalist state.

Transitions in Central Africa could become tools to strengthen political and economic governance and avert instability.

Despite some positive steps, a return to constitutional order and civilian rule is still a long way off.

Despite committing to reconciliation, Chad’s transitional government is prioritising military investments and security cooperation with foreign countries.

The double threat from Boko Haram and criminal gangs could further weaken the country’s security situation.

One year on, security problems and political clashes prevent agreement on Chad’s inclusive national dialogue.

Securing livelihoods in Lake Chad Basin is vital for communities to resist and recover from the conflict.

Since the transition started, there have been no signs of lessons learned from past political missteps.

Lessons learnt from Niger's DDRRR programme must inform stabilisation efforts nationally and in the Lake Chad basin region.

These clashes must be prevented from taking on a regional dimension, as happened with terrorism and organised crime.