Deadly Attack on Chad Presidency Amid Tensions

On Wednesday night, an attack on the presidential complex in N’Djamena, Chad, resulted in the deaths of 18 assailants and one presidential guard. The group of 24 attackers, described as disorganized and intoxicated, used knives and machetes in a failed attempt while President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno was inside. Authorities, who have ruled out terrorism, managed to control the situation, with six attackers injured and detained. This incident occurred shortly after a visit by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and amid political unrest following boycotted parliamentary elections. Chad recently terminated a defense pact with France, adding to the tensions in the region. Investigations are ongoing to uncover the motives and potential affiliations of the attackers.