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Hungary is setting closer cooperation with Russia in Chad

Hungary is setting closer cooperation with Russia. Gaspar Orbán, Viktor Orbán's son, is heavily involved in Hungary's part in an odd combat mission in Chad, VSquare claims, as further details…

May 14, 2024Chad, GRU, Hungary, Russia

Geopolitics

Chad heads towards Russia’s protectorate

Chad is likely to become the next African nation where Russia is going to replace the Western footprint. This perspective goes in line with the Kremlin’s pattern of ousting Paris…

April 30, 2024Chad, France, Russia, Wagner Group

Democracy Governance

Deby’s dynasty is likely to continue ruling in Chad

Mahamat Déby is very likely to win the elections. Chad will see another Déby government. Thus, Chad’s future trajectory is at stake. If open political debate and alternative leadership are not fostered,…

April 24, 2024Chad

Democracy Governance

General Deby will remain in power cementing loss of democracy in Chad

Truly free and fair elections in Chad is unlikely. All indications are that Chad’s presidential elections will be a highly orchestrated exercise to ensure General Mahamat Déby remains in power. Chad…

March 5, 2024Chad

Coup Democracy

Assessment of domestic and external risk factors for toppling the government of Chad

The rebels in Chad are likely to brace for destabilizing the government and assassinating the president. The Wall Street Journal, citing a top American official, claims the government of Chad may be overthrown. The…

March 1, 2023Chad, Russia, Wagner Group

Geopolitics Intelligence ops

Kremlin to elbow Paris out of Africa, raising risks for France

Russia keeps infiltrating into French affairs, splintering its influence in overseas territories, most notably in Africa. The French Army Chief of Staff, General François Lecointre’s interview to the French media addresses "the…

May 31, 2021Chad, France, Mali, Russia

Conflict Coup

Chad to face turmoil after Déby’s death

The developments in Chad Republic have signs of a military coup after the newly re-elected President Idriss Déby has died of wounds he received while commanding his army in battles against…

April 22, 2021Chad

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