Kidnappings escalate France’s desert war on al-Qaeda

African army chiefs unite against desert terrorism

Nigeria forced to deal with revival of Islamist group Boko Haram

Chad halts ‘holy war’ by Muslim leader, 70 killed

Chad violence could erupt into genocide, UN warns

Chad clashes leave dozens dead

Deby government accepts UN proposal for deployment of peacekeeping contingent on Chad-Sudan border. Khartoum, however, refuses to support the plan. Meanwhile, the mess in Darfur spills over into the Central African Republic, where the UN warns is “sliding into chaos.” Among the exports from Darfur to Chad and CAF, courtesy of Khartoum, are Islamists and Arab janjaweed militias.

Rebels Shoot Down Chadian Military Plan

Darfur violence spreads to Chad’s interior

Chad says pushes back rebels backed by Sudan

Army alert to counter Chad rebels

Missile fired at French plane in Chad, France says
