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.

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

 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

 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


Netanyahu: Israel making breakthrough in Muslim world

Comments come as Israel, Chad renew ties.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visiting Chad.

Reporter's notebook: Netanyahu's respectful but low-key reception in Chad

Prime Minister Netanyahu met with the foreign minister for about 15 minutes in the VIP Welcome Hall at the airport.

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

Netanyahu is back from Chad but what has Israel gained from his visit?

Footage of Netanyahu meeting Chadian President Idriss Debby in N'Djamena is sure to feature in the elections campaign as Netanyahu will underline the strong relations Israel has forged during his tenure with China, India, Latin America and Africa.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President of Chad Idriss Deby, January 20, 2019

Netanyahu announces official visit to Chad to renew ties

President Déby visited Israel last November, the first-ever such visit of the president of a Muslim-majority African country with whom Israel has had no relations.

Chadian President Deby visits the Holocaust History Museum at Yad Vashem

Netanyahu to fly to Chad 'soon' to reestablish diplomatic ties

The Prime Minister's Office said the ties would be focused on agriculture, water, solar energy and technology, among other fields.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with Chad President Idriss Déby

Tipping Point: Israel and the 'Community Of Nations'

The Jewish state is on the precipice of major diplomatic breakthroughs across the globe.

Miri Regev (C) visits Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, October 29, 2018

Sudan denies it will follow Chad in establishing ties with Israel

US rabbi said Bahrain interested in establishing diplomatic ties, not just a Netanyahu visit.

President Rivlin with President Deby of Chad II, 25 November 2018

On the map

Sudan, together with Chad, is key to making a direct way to fly from Israel to Brazil, a major world economy.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Chad President  Idriss Déby in Jerusalem in November 25, 2018

President of Chad pays homage at Holocaust memorial in Jerusalem

He arrived on Sunday for a trip that was kept secret until the last minute.

Chad's President Idriss Deby Itno visits Yad Vashem, November 26th, 2018

President of Chad makes unannounced historic visit

This is the first visit to Israel by a Chadian president.

Chad's President Idriss Déby arrives at Ben-Gurion Airport on Sunday, November 25, 2018