Everything you need to know about Chad: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Chad: African Oil Mine and Strife-torn Country
The Strife torn country of Chad borders Niger, Central African Republic, Cameroon, Nigeria, Libya and Sudan in Africa. Known for its Oil wealth apart from substantial Gold and Uranium reserves from which Chad can benefit enormously. The country is a study in contrasts with picturesque deserts and lakes like the Lake Chad and also unspoken poverty, hunger, disease and misery.
Chad Quick Facts:
Chad also has a dormant volcano, Emi Koussi located in the Tibesti Mountains that are the highest in Chad and the Sahara. Chad receives precipitation measuring less than 2 inches and Borku in Chad is the driest region in the Sahara. Logone and the Chari are the two major rivers of Chad.
Culture and Economy of Chad:
Chad is a multi-cultural country with more than 200 ethnicities and tribes inhabiting the country. Due to the French occupation both French and Arabic are official languages and six national holidays are observed throughout the year. Chadians are a music loving people with tribal folk music like Kanembu and the famous band Chari Jazz initiated the country’s modern music scene in 1964. The Chadians also love their Football or Soccer, and the people closely follow the exploits of the national football team. The staple food of Chad is millets.
With 80% of the country living below the poverty line Chad is the fifth poorest country in the world and also one of the most corrupt. Ravaged for decades by civil war that left millions of Chadians homeless while others migrated, recent multi-billion dollar investments in its oil sector in 2000 by MNC’s like Exxon Mobil, Petronas and Chevron have sowed hopes of economic revival.
Majority of Chadians rely on subsistence farming and herding. The southernmost part of Chad is the most fertile agricultural region where millets and sorghum are cultivated.Chad has a non-existent rail network and is heavily dependent on Cameroon for transportation of its exports and imports. The tele-density is also one of the lowest in the world and the energy sector is highly mismanaged with biomass and firewood being the chief source of energy for the Chadians.
Travel to Chad:
Chad has a poorly developed tourism industry due to the internal strife and tensions in adjoining Sudan, however Lake Chad and the deserts offer some unspoiled beauty to the adventurous and brave tourist who would venture into the country.
Washington, May 21 (ANI): Increasing the amount of time that elementary schoolchildren spent in gym class reduces the probability of obesity, a new study from Cornell University has found.
Washington, May 11 (ANI): There's now sufficient research data to provide specific guidance on how to prescribe exercise for people with major depressive disorder (MDD), according to researchers including an Indian origin.
New York, May 10 (ANI): A football player from Columbia University has reportedly been charged for threatening and insulting a fellow student with racial slurs.
Lagos (Nigeria), April 24 (IANS) Boko Haram, a Nigerian rebel group which battled the military over the weekend and left 185 people dead, has become a major challenge for the security forces, pushing the army chief to ask soldiers to be alert and confront the guerrillas who use "unconventional weapons and tactics".
Borno (Nigeria), April 22 (IANS) At least 185 people were confirmed dead in a weekend crossfire between the military and Boko Haram sect in Baga, a fishing community located in Nigeria's northeastern Borno State, according to military authorities.
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) A video of singer Avril Lavigne's latest single "Here's to never growing up" is a collage of her various fans miming the song.
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian Tuesday called up Defence Minister A.K. Antony to convey regrets over killing of two Indian nationals by his country's troops in the Central African Republic, and was asked to ensure safety of Indians there.
Durban, March 26 (IANS) As leaders from the five BRICS nations, including Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and a host of invitees, gather here for the BRICS Summit March 26-27, Africa will be the focus at the 5th edition.
Durban, March 25 (IANS) French President Francois Hollande has written to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh expressing regret over the "inadvertent" killing of two Indians in the Central African Republic, where a rebel leader seized power during the weekend.
Washington, Mar. 24 (ANI): France has confirmed that the al Qaeda-linked warlord Abou Zeid has been killed in combat with French-led troops in Mali in February.
Washington, Mar. 8 (ANI): More than 140 million girls will become child brides between 2011 and 2020, according to United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
London, Mar 4 (ANI): Algerian Al-Qaeda commander Mokhtar Belmokhtar, reported killed by Chadian troops, may be alive, a monitoring service has claimed.
Washington, Mar 2 (ANI): An Al Qaeda chief was killed in northern Mali by Chad's army troops, who were fighting to dislodge an Al Qaeda affiliate in the area, according to Chad's president.
Washington, Feb. 10 (ANI): The self-proclaimed 'America's Toughest Sheriff' has joined forces with action movie star Steven Seagal to train volunteer armed posse members to defend Phoenix-area schools against gunmen.
New York, Feb 9 (IANS) Over 650,000 homes and businesses in northeast America were left without power in peak winter, thousands of flights were cancelled and people were asked to stay off roads as a monster blizzard buried cities from New York to Boston under mounds of snow.
New York, February 8 (ANI): Bradley Cooper has signed up to star in a movie about former Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, who was shot and killed last week by a mentally ill Iraq war veteran.
Geneva, Feb.6 (ANI): The United States government should promptly carry out the recommendations of a United Nations committee of experts to improve protection of children abroad from armed conflict, Human Rights Watch said today. The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child released a report and recommendations to the US government on February 5, 2013.
Houston, Feb. 4 (Xinhua-ANI): A 25-year-old man accused of murdering "American Sniper" author Chris Kyle and another man in U.S. state of Texas, was an Iraq war veteran, authorities confirmed Sunday.
Houston, Feb 4 (IANS) A 25-year-old man accused of murdering "American Sniper" author Chris Kyle and another man in the US state of Texas, was an Iraq war veteran, authorities confirmed Sunday.
Dakar, Feb.4 (ANI): Senegal will inaugurate a special court on February 8, 2013, that will try the former dictator of Chad, Hissene Habre, marking a turning point in the long campaign to bring Habre to justice.
United Nations, Jan 26 (IANS) The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has appealed for nearly $1.4 billion to meet the immediate, life-saving needs of children in 45 countries and regions gripped by conflict, natural disasters and other complex emergencies this year.
Khartoum, Jan 21 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Chad have discussed relations and explored the idea of establishing an Emirati-Chadian parliamentary friendship committee.
New York, Jan 5 (ANI): Posting a sonogram image of their little fetus on Facebook just isn't enough for some expecting couples, as independent services around the US will now bring the sonogram live to your friends and family - and right into your living room.
New York, Jan 3 (ANI): The former National Football League (NFL) receiver, Chad Johnson, is suing two websites, WorldStarHipHop.com and Media Takeout, over posting a now notorious sex tape online.
Accra (Ghana), Jan 2 (IANS) Indians invested over $4.5 billion in Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation, last year whilst other initiatives were put in place in Benin, Cameroon and Chad as part of efforts to improve ties between India and West African nations, Mahesh Sachdev, Indian High Commissioner in Abuja, said.
New York, Dec 29 (ANI): Former National Football League (NF) wide receiver Chad Johnson has managed to get his sex tap, involving him and two other women, removed from the internet.
London, Dec 27(ANI): Former National Football League (NFL) star Chad Johnson is seeking help from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to hunt down the hacker who leaked his sex tape with ex-wife on the internet.
Tripoli, Dec. 19 (ANI): Libya's decision to shut its desert frontiers is a 'tall order' for its fledgling army, which is ill-equipped to seal largely uninhabited Saharan wastes stretching more than 4,000 kilometers.
Tripoli, Dec. 19 (ANI): Libya's decision to shut its desert frontiers is a 'tall order' for its fledgling army, which is ill-equipped to seal largely uninhabited Saharan wastes stretching more than 4,000 kilometers.
London, Dec 17 (IANS) Our very early ancestors in central Africa subsisted on a diet of tropical grasses and sedges between three and 3.5 million years ago, says a new finding.
Istanbul, Dec 16 (IANS) Chinese Ye Shiwen claimed the women's 200-metre individual medley (IM) title at the 11th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) while American Ryan Lochte kept up his phenomenal form when he set a world record 50.71 seconds in the men's 100m IM semifinals.
Sydney, Dec. 4 (ANI): Austria's capital Vienna gives its residents the best quality of life of any city in the world and Baghdad is the worst, according to the latest global survey.
Damascus, Nov 27 (IANS) A pro?government Syrian daily Tuesday published the names of 142 fighters from foreign countries killed in Syria over the past month, Xinhua reported.
London, November 13 (ANI): Early human ancestors, who lived in central Africa 3.5 million years ago, ate a diet mainly comprised of tropical grasses and sedges, a new research has revealed.
London, November 5 (ANI): 'Basketball Wives' star Evelyn Lozada is apparently making plans for a lucrative new career as 'fitness expert' after split from NFL star Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson.
Melbourne, Nov 5 (ANI): Proteas fast bowling sensation Vernon Philander, who has taken a record 63 wickets in his first 10 Tests, has been named South African Sportsman of the Year.
Washington, November 1 (ANI): A U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientist and his commercial colleague have found black raspberries that have resistance to a disease-spreading aphid.
Washington, October 12 (ANI): A new study from Rice University has found that while women are twice as likely as men to use emoticons in text messages, men use a larger variety of the graphic symbols to express themselves.
London, Oct 7 (ANI): American football player Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson, who completed anger management counselling after headbutting wife Evelyn Lozada, is now hoping to find inner peace through yoga.
Gaborone, Oct 5 (IANS) Bostwana's chief football coach Stanley Tshosane named a 25-member squad that will face Mali in a 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) third round, second-leg qualifier slated for Oct 13.
Washington, Oct. 1 (ANI): California has become the first state in America to ban the controversial therapy aimed at curing 'homosexuality' in children.
New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjhee Tuesday said India's developmental experience in energy, agriculture, infrastructure, and other fields is suited to generate employment for youth and could be of relevance to Burundi's socio-economic growth.
Los Angeles, Sep 2(IANS) Canadian singer Chad Kroeger was embarrassed when he disclosed his engagement to his parents.
Washington, August 31 (ANI): A U.S. man has sued the manufacturers of a sexual enhancement supplement, claiming that it caused his penis to fracture in a horrifying incident at Houston motel last year.
New York, Aug 22 (IANS) Singer Avril Lavigne is engaged to Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger, reveals her representative.
Washington, August 22 (ANI): Avril Lavigne is now engaged to be married to Nickelback's frontman Chad Kroeger, her representative has revealed.
Townsville (Australia), Aug.21 (ANI): Australia took a huge stride in its quest for its fourth ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup title on Tuesday, by defeating South Africa by four wickets at the Tony Ireland Stadium here.
Townsville (Australia), Aug 21 (IANS) Australia beat a tenacious South Africa by four wickets to secure their place in the Under-19 Cricket World Cup final here Tuesday.
Washington, August 21 (ANI): Hilary Swank's representative has confirmed that the actress and her agent John Campisi, who had been dating for the past 5 years, have now officially ended their relationship, after splitting in May.
Bangkok, Aug 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The information ministry of Myanmar has cancelled censorship for the media publishing political and religious information, a Thai daily reported Monday.
Townsville (Australia), Aug 16 (IANS) India trounced minnows Papua New Guinea by 107 runs to set up a quarterfinal clash with arch-rivals Pakistan in the ICC Under-19 World Cup at Endeavour Park here Thursday.
Brisbane, Aug 15 (IANS) South Africa topped Group D and qualified for the Super League quarter-final of the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup 2012 after defeating Sri Lanka by four wickets in the feature match at Peter Burge Oval here Wednesday.
Melbourne, August 15 (ANI): Reality star Evelyn Lozada has filed for divorce from her husband Chad Johnson after just 41 days together, after the NFL star allegedly head-butted her during an argument over his purchase of a box of condoms.
London, August 15 (ANI): A team of scientists from Singapore have developed a device that shrunk an image of a Playboy centrefold to the width of human hair.
Washington, August 13 (ANI): Miami Dolphins receiver Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson was released on bail on Sunday after allegedly head-butting his wife, Evelyn Lozado, during an argument over his purchase of a box of condoms.
Washington, Aug 9 (ANI): The London Olympics have been an emotional ride for both the athletes and their families - whether you are Michael Phelps or his mother.
New York, Aug 7 (ANI): Ryan Lochte went out with pals on Sunday night in London and exhibited the same passion and determination he uses to win races in order to have a good time.
London, August 7 (IANS) From being non-existent at the first modern Olympics to being nearly half of the total competitors in current edition, women athletes have come a long way and the London Games are surely abuzz with women power.
London, Aug 6 (IANS) Swimming legend Michael Phelps has revealed a little of what he plans to do after recently announcing retirement from international competition.
London, August 6 (ANI): After years of dedicated training, sobriety and healthy living, the hard work of Team Great Britain medal winners has finally paid off.
London, Aug. 5 (ANI): United States' 18-time Olympic gold medallist Michael Phelps has said that he is looking forward to following South Africa's Chad le Clos's progress over the next few years.
London, Aug 5 (IANS) The first Olympic medal came on a humid August night beneath the Athenian stars eight years ago, and the 22th - the last one for Michael Phelps - arrived Saturday beneath the curved roof of the London Aquatics Centre.
London, Aug 4 (IANS) American swimmer Michael Phelps won the men's 100-metre butterfly to take his Olympic golds to 17 and overall medals tally to 21, and thanks to a gold rush in the pool the United States overtook China at the top of the medals table.
London, Aug 4 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A late burst in the last 20 meters gave American swimmer Michael Phelps gold in the men's 100 meters butterfly final Friday, his last individual competition.
London, Aug.2(ANI): South African swimming sensation Chad Le Clos, who beat Olympic legend Michael Phelps in the 200m butterfly final by five hundredths of a second, received an apology from his father for calling him a "beautiful boy" on live TV.
London, Aug 2 (IANS) South African Chad le Clos sounded out a warning to Michael Phelps that he will again be the man to beat if the American wants to retain his Olympic title in the 100 metres butterfly.
London, Aug 2 (IANS) The most decorated Olympian, Michael Phelps has set up an enticing duel Thursday night with compatriot Ryan Lochte in the men's 200 metres individual medley.
Johannesburg, Aug 1 (ANI): South African swimmer Chad le Clos realised his lifelong dream Tuesday night by beating Michael Phelps to win gold in the 200m butterfly.
American Swimming sensation Michael Phelps, who created history in Beijing Olympic 2008 by winning eight gold medals in a single event, Tuesday created another history by securing highest number of medals in his kitty when he won a gold medal in 4x200m freestyle relay with his team at London Olympics 2012............
London, Aug 1 (IANS/RIA Novosti) American swimmer Michael Phelps became history's most medaled Olympian Tuesday when he and his country's 4x200m freestyle relay team took gold at the London Games.
London, Aug 1 (IANS) South African Chad le Cos won the gold medal for men's 200-meter butterfly at the Olympics Tuesday, but defending champion American Michael Phelps still made it into the record books.
London, July 12 (ANI): Daniela Hantuchova is among 27-world-class athletes to have dared to bare it all for ESPN's fourth annual 'The Body Issue'.
Washington, July 10 (ANI): Scientists are about to kill a parasite that has plagued the human race since ancient times.
London, July 8 (ANI): Scientists at Northwestern University have supercharged moisturiser with gene-regulation technology to tackle skin cancer.
Washington, June 19 (ANI): Pakistan has been ranked 13th in the latest ranking of failed states, by Foreign Policy magazine.
Melbourne, June 18 (ANI): If you are planning for a holiday and want to ensure it a happy one, Costa Rica could be the best place to go.
Abu Dhabi, May 31 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Chad have held talks to improve their bilateral relations.
London, May 25 (ANI): Keira Knightly was reportedly overcome with emotion on a charity trip to West Africa, after witnessing the plight of malnourished children who were living in poverty.
YouTube a Google owned video sharing website is celebrating 7 birthday. Since its inception in 2005 this website has hit milestones.
London, May 8 (ANI): Niger is the worst place on earth to be a mother, according to a report by the world's leading children NGO.
In a recent study, scientist has shown that heart can potentially regulate the balance of energy in the body that may prove very useful for the effective treatment of diseases like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
Washington, April 27 (ANI): Scientists have demonstrated for the first time that the heart can regulate energy balance throughout the body, a finding that may lead to effective treatments for obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
London, April 21 (ANI): The notoriously dry continent of Africa is sitting on a vast reservoir of groundwater, say scientists.
London, Apr 11 (ANI): Although Kim Kardashian successfully stole the 'voluptuous' crown from socialite Paris Hilton, she appears to have strict competition from 'Basketball Wives' star Evelyn Lozada.
London, Mar 9 (ANI): A retweet on your Twitter account from your favourite athlete or star has replaced autographs and signed balls and bats as souvenirs.
London, Mar 9 (ANI): A retweet on your Twitter account from your favourite athlete or star has replaced autographs and signed balls and bats as souvenirs.
Tripoli, Mar 7(ANI): The eastern city of Benghazi in Libya has been declared a semi-autonomous region by tribal leaders backed by armed militia, in a move that could break up the country.
Tripoli, Mar 7(ANI): The eastern city of Benghazi in Libya has been declared a semi-autonomous region by tribal leaders backed by armed militia, in a move that could break up the country.
Washington, Feb 10 (ANI): Chad Ochocinco has told his friends that he wants to get his last name changed back to Johnson, before his wedding this summer because he does not want his wife to have a made-up surname.
Washington, Jan 8 (ANI): Paula Abdul and her boyfriend, record label owner Jeff Bratton, have ended their relationship after being together for one and a half years.
London, Jan 6 (ANI): ESPN's Jon Gruden mistook Michelle Obama for his colleague Lisa Salters at the annual Orange Bowl game.
New York, Nov.16 (ANI): Colleges and universities are busy buying up websites with their names attached to the new .xxx domain, just in case some adult sites want to cash in on their co-eds.
Tripoli, Oct 20 (ANI): Libya's ousted ruler Muammar Gaddafi is believed to be recruiting fighters from other African countries and preparing for a possible insurgency, hoping to destabilize the country's new government.
Nevada (US), Sept 25 (ANI): India ranks at 141 among 165 countries analyzed by Newsweek magazine in the treatment of women.
Tripoli, Sept 8 (ANI): A senior Western diplomat has said that NATO will not prevent Colonel Gaddafi fleeing Libya by bombing any vehicle the ousted tyrant may be using.
New York, July 21 (ANI): A new Department of Homeland Security intelligence report has warned of violent extremists obtaining insider positions to threaten key utilities.
New Delhi, July 15 (ANI): Global consulting firm Mercer, which is trusted for human relations and related financial advice, products and services, has shown that the cost of living in Beijing is higher than in New York for expatriates.
New Delhi, July 15 (ANI): Global consulting firm Mercer, which is trusted for human relations and related financial advice, products and services, has shown that the cost of living in Beijing is higher than in New York for expatriates.
Islamabad, June 22(ANI): Pakistan has been ranked 12th on a list of the "most failed states" by the Foreign Policy, a global magazine of politics, economics, and ideas.
Washington, June 9 (ANI): A study has described the network that identifies hundreds of new interactions among proteins encoded by genes associated with autism spectrum disorder.
