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Chad: A Historic Step Towards Electoral Inclusion with the Voter’s Guide in Braille

In an effort aimed at fostering inclusive democracy, the Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (EISA), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), have developed a Voter’s Guide, now adopted by the National Election Management Agency (ANGE). Designed to equip voters with comprehensive knowledge of the electoral process, this guide has become […]

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Chad: A Successful Union of Culture and Democracy

As part of its commitment to fostering widespread and responsible citizen participation in the upcoming elections on December 29, 2024, the Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (EISA) organized a series of cultural events across several provincial capitals in Chad. Held on December 6, the eve of the electoral campaign set to run from […]

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Is the Chadian Parliament Open to Women?

At a conference titled “Is Parliament Open to Women? An Assessment” held in Geneva, Switzerland, on September 28-29, 2009, the Inter-Parliamentary Union gathered 80 parliamentarians and administrators from 38 countries to assess the progress in women’s parliamentary participation. This event, focused on parliamentary committees working towards gender equality and women’s rights, highlighting the persistent challenges […]

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Chad combined elections: Candidate submissions open despite calls for postponement

Chad’s political landscape is heating up as the country prepares for legislative, provincial, and municipal elections set for December 29, 2024. While the Agence Nationale de Gestion des Election (ANGE) is moving forward with preparations, several opposition parties, including Les Transformateurs and those grouped under the Groupe de Concertation des Acteurs Politiques (GCAP), are raising […]

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Chad combined elections: The MPS’ Calculated Strategy of Isolation

As the December 2024 legislatives, provincial and communal elections approach in Chad, and while the main opposition parties remain hesitant to engage in the electoral battle, citing unfavorable weather conditions and calling for a postponement, another battle is taking shape: the smaller political parties, which had previously aligned with the ruling Mouvement Patriotique du Salut […]

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Chad Prepares for Landmark Elections on 29 December 2024

The National Election Management Agency (ANGE) is at the forefront of embarking the Republic of Chad on a historic political journey, with three major elections scheduled. This event will mark the simultaneous holding of legislative, provincial, and municipal elections, giving citizens the opportunity to vote for their representatives at all levels in a single day. […]

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MIDI’s Schrödinger’s Equation

On this radiant night of May 9, 2024, the Republic of Chad stirs up to news that sends vibrations through village drums, car horns, and even the joyful crackling of guns in N’Djamena: MIDI has been declared the winner of the May 6 presidential election. Supported by the Patriotic Salvation Movement (MPS) and no fewer […]

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A myriad of colors and choices

From April 14th to May 4th, 2024, the political landscape of Chad was imbued with an unprecedented electoral fervor. In a captivating political ballet, the ten candidates competing for presidency showcased ingenuity to offer an unforgettable experience to Chadians, each seeking to allure the electorate and leave a mark on this transitional presidential campaign. From […]