Chad

How the UAE built its sphere of influence across the region, including role in Yemen - explainer

From Yemen and Sudan to Israel and Somaliland, the UAE has built a wide network of allies, investments, and security ties aimed at countering political Islam and shaping regional power dynamics.

|ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Supporters of the UAE-backed separatist Southern Transitional Council (STC) wave flags of the United Arab Emirates and of the STC, during a rally in Aden, Yemen, December 30, 2025.
Photo from the KKL-JNF agriculture delegation's mission in Chad.

Israeli delegation combats desertification in Chad

In an effort to deepen Israel-Chad relations, and to help Chad to implement creative, sustainable agricultural solutions, an Israeli delegation visited the African country.

|ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
General Abdourahmane Tiani, who was declared as the new head of state of Niger by leaders of a coup, arrives to meet with ministers in Niamey, Niger July 28, 2023.

Niger reopens borders with several neighbors a week after coup

The borders that have reopened are mainly in remote desert areas. Niger's key entryways for trade and commerce remain closed due to sanctions imposed by the regional bloc.

|ByREUTERS
People are evacuated due to clashes between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese army, in Port Sudan, Sudan, April 25, 2023.

Hundreds of thousands may flee Sudan fighting, UN says

UNHCR officials are poised for 270,000 people to flee over Sudan's borders - a preliminary planning figure that includes Sudanese refugees crossing into South Sudan and Chad.

|ByREUTERS

Delegation from Chad to meet with Netanyahu, Ashkenazi

Israel and Chad broke off relations in 1973, following the Yom Kippur War, when 30 African states cut ties with Israel.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020ByLAHAV HARKOV
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is greeted by Chad's President Idriss Deby upon his arrival in N'Djamena, Chad January 20, 2019

Israeli delegation visits Chad to build ties between two nations

Chad, a majority Muslim country, did not have any relations with Israel for over 40 years until contact was resumed in 2016.

AUGUST 19, 2019ByALEX WINSTON
Israeli and Chadian representatives with Minister for State Agriculture Haroun Kabadi

Iranian terror network exposed in Central Africa

The security forces in Chad and the Central African Republic arrested an Al-Quds Force unit that sought to advance Iranian interests in Africa. Its budget - hundreds of thousands of dollars.

APRIL 18, 2019ByMAARIV ONLINE
A gas flare on an oil production platform in the Soroush oil fields is seen alongside an Iranian flag in the Persian Gulf, Iran, July 25, 2005

Structure and dynamics

Analyzing Israel’s lasting predicament

MARCH 2, 2019ByDANIEL YASSKY
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets Chad's President Idriss Deby in N'djamena, Chad in January 20, 2019

Israeli, Chad envoys meet in UN. following re-establishment of ties

Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon met Chad’s ambassador to the world body, Ali Alifei Moustapha, last week.

JANUARY 27, 2019ByHERB KEINON
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visiting Chad.

Hamas: Chad's relations with Israel a stab in the back of Palestinians

"The Iranians and Palestinians were upset about the trip and tried to stop it but failed."

JANUARY 22, 2019ByALON EINHORN
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with Chad President Idriss Déby

Report: Prime Minister of Mali may visit Israel

Maiga's visit would be yet another diplomatic breakthrough for Israel with a Muslim-majority country.

JANUARY 21, 2019ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Chad's President Idriss Deby Itno , Mali’s President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and Senegalese President Macky Sall leave after a lunch at the Elysee Palace in Paris as part of the commemoration ceremony for Armistice Day, 100 years after the end of the First World War, France, November 11, 2018

Al-Qaeda kills Chadian peacekeepers in Mali after Netanyahu visit

In addition to the 10 killed peacekeepers, another 25 were injured.

JANUARY 21, 2019ByJTA
Members of MINUSMA Chadian contingent patrol in Kidal, Mali

Netanyahu makes history: flies over South Sudan from Chad to Israel

This less circuitous route trimmed about an hour off the flight time from Chad’s capital of N’Djamena to Tel Aviv.

JANUARY 21, 2019ByHERB KEINON
Sudan's President Omar Ahmed al-Bashir looks on during Sudan's Saudi Air Force show during the final training exercise between the Saudi Air Force and Sudanese Air Forces at Merowe Airport in Merowe, Northern State, Sudan April 9, 2017.

Al Qaeda: Chad Peacekeepers' murder backlash for renewed ties with Israel

Ten peacekeepers were killed and at least 25 were wounded while repelling an attack by armed assailants near a village in northern Mali on Sunday.

JANUARY 20, 2019ByREUTERS
UN peacekeeper in Darfur