Military leader Mahamat Deby Itno was declared the winner of the presidential election, according to provisional results, released weeks earlier than planned; the results were contested by his main rival, Prime Minister Succès Masra

Chadian artist Mawndoé was officially appointed National Ambassador for UNICEF Chad; the musician, poet and activist has become the very first National Ambassador of UNICEF Chad following years of close collaboration with the institution

On the sidelines of the 4th session of the Algerian-Chadian Joint Commission, an air transport agreement has been officially signed by the Ministers of Transport and Civil Aviation of Chad and Algeria in the presence of each country's President

The outreach tour by authorities in N'Djamena's 2nd arrondissement concluded; This field initiative reflects Chad's commitment to bringing the administration closer to the people, while also consolidating collaboration with community stakeholders

Chad closed its eastern border with Sudan after several Chadian soldiers and civilians were killed in clashes linked to the Sudanese civil war; closure aims to prevent any risk of conflict spreading to Chadian soil and to protect citizens and refugees