Société

Mapping services to empower victims of gender-based violence in N’Djamena The Association of Women Leaders for Gender Rights and Equity in Chad (AFLADEGT) is hosting a two-day workshop in N’Djamena from August 12 to 13, 2026, to validate a groundbreaking study on the mapping of legal and psychosocial support services for victims of gender-based violence […]

Surviving on 2,000 francs CFA each day—that’s the harsh reality facing countless families in Chad. For households of five to six people, this amounts to a meager 375 francs per person. What does that mean for a typical Chadian meal? The plate gets emptied of protein first, followed by vegetables. Families resort to eating whatever […]

Legal battle unfolds in N’Djamena as military spouse faces adultery charges An unusual morality case involving adultery and dowry disputes has reached the courts of N’Djamena. The proceedings, now adjourned for deliberation, center on a military officer’s claim against his wife and her alleged partner. The prosecutor pressed for strict legal consequences, while the defense […]

Challenge(s) How can the operations of mobile vendors within the port area be sustained effectively while simultaneously guaranteeing optimal hygiene and safety standards for both customers and the vendors themselves? Good practice Recognizing the precarious and often hazardous working conditions faced by food vendors operating along the port road, and driven by a commitment to […]

Wedding ceremonies in N’Djamena, Chad, are undergoing a cultural shift that is drawing both fascination and concern. Traditional Tchadian marriage practices are gradually giving way to customs borrowed from neighboring Sudan, prompting questions about the future of local heritage. Modern celebrations overshadowing age-old traditions The evolution is most visible in urban centers like N’Djamena, where […]

With rising demand for healthy, locally sourced food in Bamako, the Resapac network has spent over a decade championing a model built on short supply chains and responsible consumption. The goal? To provide city dwellers with high-quality products while ensuring fair income for farmers. Resapac brings together three key players in the food chain: producers, […]

Society Grand Magal: pilgrims face steep transport hikes in Touba Annual pilgrimage draws millions to Touba, but rising fares and logistical hurdles shadow the journey. Each year, millions of faithful journey to Touba for the Grand Magal, but this pilgrimage season has brought an unexpected burden: exorbitant transport prices. At the Baux Maraîchers station in […]

L’ONG Femme Ivoirienne en Politique (FIP) a lancé, ce jeudi 30 juillet à la mairie de Yopougon, la première édition de la Semaine nationale de célébration des femmes bâtisseuses de la Nation ivoirienne, prévue du 1er au 4 août 2026 dans le cadre du 66e anniversaire de l’indépendance de la Côte d’Ivoire. Placée sous le […]

As preparations intensify for the Grand Magal of Touba slated for August 2, 2026, the President of the National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, paid a courtesy visit to the spiritual capital of the Mouride Brotherhood. The meeting with the Khalife général of the Mourides, Serigne Mountakha Mbacké, took place this past Thursday, July 30, in Touba. […]

Tensions reached unprecedented levels in a Bamako courtroom this past Monday, as an unusual trial took a bizarre turn when a fetish priest’s presence sent shockwaves through the proceedings. The hearing, involving military officers and civilians accused of plotting to overthrow Mali’s ruling junta, had already been charged with political significance. Yet, the sudden collapse […]