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Saturday, September 16, 2023

The Fallout in Chad from the Fightng in Sudan

 The International Crisis Group published on 10 August 2023 an analysis titled "The Fallout in Chad from the Fighting in Darfur" by Enrica Picco.

The analysis provides the background on relations between Darfur and Chad and describes the impact on Chad of the ongoing fighting in Sudan.  Eastern Chad is struggling to accommodate refugees from Sudan.  

Sunday, August 13, 2023

Impact of Conflict in Sudan's Darfur Region on Chad

 The Interntional Crisis Group published on 10 August 2023 a report titled "The Fallout in Chad from the Fighting in Darfur" by Enrica Picco.

In the first three months of fighting in Sudan's Darfur region, about 330,000 Sudanese refugees and 50,000 Chadian citizens have fled Darfur for Chad.  Consequently, eastern Chad is struggling to accommodate the new arrivals.  There is growing pressure on the government of Chad to pick a side in the conflict.  

Thursday, April 21, 2022

Impact of Darfur on Sudan and Regional Politics

 The US Institute of Peace published on 20 April 2022 a report titled "Darfur after Bashir: Implications for Sudan's Transition and for the Region" by Jerome Tubiana.

The report examines the role of Darfur in Sudan's domestic politics and international relations since the overthrow of Omar al-Bashir in 2019.  It traces how Darfur's importance has shifted with the growing aspirations and power of Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo and the Rapid Support Forces that he controls. 

Friday, February 9, 2018

Corruption in Africa: Role of Hong Kong and China

CNN published on 10 February 2018 a story titled "How a Hong Kong Millionaire's Bribery Case Exposes China's Corruption Problem in Africa" by Jenni Marsh.

The focus of the story is Hong Kong resident Patrick Ho and his alleged efforts to bribe Chadian officials. The account notes that although China has formally adopted a foreign bribery law to comply with the UN Convention Against Corruption, it has done little to enforce it.