Chad

Winning the fight for women’s land rights

While the world enjoys the fruits of their labour, they often have no say or control over the land they work.

North Korea, Venezuela, Chad among 8 countries on new US travel ban

US President Donald Trump issues a new open-ended travel ban that includes North Korea, Venezuela and Chad among a list of eight countries cited for poor security and lack of cooperation with US authorities.

Hissene Habre: Chad's ex-ruler convicted of crimes against humanity

Chad's ex-ruler Hissene Habre has been convicted of crimes against humanity and sentenced to life in prison at a landmark trial in Senegal.

Central Africa's diamonds come at high price in blood and sweat

Barefoot, with sweat pouring down their naked chests, 50 men slave in the depths of the Central African forest digging for diamonds in a sandy pit half the size of a football pitch.

Saudi Arabia advertises for 8 new executioners

Saudi Arabia advertises for eight new executioners, recruiting extra staff to carry out an increasing number of death sentences, usually done by public beheading.

Nigerian army rescues 300 women

The Nigerian military says it has rescued 200 girls and 93 women from an area where the Islamist militant group Boko Haram is active.

Boko Haram takes 500 children

About 500 children aged 11 and under are missing from the Nigerian town, Damasak which has been recaptured from Islamist militants

July 9, 2023
July 9, 2023

Winning the fight for women’s land rights

While the world enjoys the fruits of their labour, they often have no say or control over the land they work.

September 25, 2017
September 25, 2017

North Korea, Venezuela, Chad among 8 countries on new US travel ban

US President Donald Trump issues a new open-ended travel ban that includes North Korea, Venezuela and Chad among a list of eight countries cited for poor security and lack of cooperation with US authorities.

May 30, 2016
May 30, 2016

Hissene Habre: Chad's ex-ruler convicted of crimes against humanity

Chad's ex-ruler Hissene Habre has been convicted of crimes against humanity and sentenced to life in prison at a landmark trial in Senegal.

June 8, 2015
June 8, 2015

Central Africa's diamonds come at high price in blood and sweat

Barefoot, with sweat pouring down their naked chests, 50 men slave in the depths of the Central African forest digging for diamonds in a sandy pit half the size of a football pitch.

May 19, 2015
May 19, 2015

Saudi Arabia advertises for 8 new executioners

Saudi Arabia advertises for eight new executioners, recruiting extra staff to carry out an increasing number of death sentences, usually done by public beheading.

April 29, 2015
April 29, 2015

Nigerian army rescues 300 women

The Nigerian military says it has rescued 200 girls and 93 women from an area where the Islamist militant group Boko Haram is active.

March 25, 2015
March 25, 2015

Boko Haram takes 500 children

About 500 children aged 11 and under are missing from the Nigerian town, Damasak which has been recaptured from Islamist militants