DAKAR, Senegal — Chad's government is ending a defense cooperation agreement with France, its former colonial ruler, to redefine the nation's sovereignty. The decision marks a historic turning point ...

The term “Françafrique” describes the political, economic and military networks built to preserve French influence in Africa. It refers to a past era but many believe that it still shapes relations ...

After more than two years of civil war in Sudan, the number of Sudanese refugees and Chadian returnees seeking safety in ...

Chad has become a refuge for hundreds of thousands of people fleeing the conflict in Sudan - and, as violence against ...