In conjunction with joint exercises between the Sudanese and Egyptian armies within Sudanese territory, there have been many rumors of a near-war between the Sudan and

After the "coup d'état" in Mali, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian announced that Paris had requested an emergency meeting of the Security Council.

In a statement issued, the Chadian Army Staff stated that Chadian government forces had "completely destroyed a berth of rebels who had been infiltrated in the north of the Kanim area," adding that "sweeps are continuing to capture the last fugitives," and the final outcome will be announced at a later date.

In a "pre - determined" presidential election for the outgoing President, Idriss Deby, seeks a sixth term, after spending 30 years in office. The voters in Chad are voting today for