The Nation Square in the Chadian capital, N'Djamena, witnessed on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, the handover ceremony of a batch of logistical aid provided by the United Arab Emirates to the Chadian government, as part of its support for the higher education and health sectors.

The aid includes 50 buses designated for transporting national university students, aiming to facilitate their commute and improve their study conditions. Additionally, there are 50 fully equipped Toyota Land Cruiser four-wheel-drive ambulances to enhance hospitals' capacity to respond to emergencies across the country.

The handover ceremony took place in the presence of the Prime Minister, along with several government members, including the Minister of Higher Education, the Minister of Public Health, and the Minister of Security.

This support reflects the depth of cooperation relations between Chad and the United Arab Emirates, and it is expected to contribute to the improvement of university transportation services and the strengthening of the ambulance and healthcare system, which will positively reflect on the lives of citizens and students.

Chad begins the transition to solar power illumination

In a context related to local affairs in Chad, the Ministry of Water and Energy signed a memorandum of understanding in the Senegalese capital, Dakar, with the Senegalese Global Alliance Company to conduct technical studies and set up the necessary arrangements for the implementation of a public lighting project using solar energy, which aims to supply Chad's 23 regions with 50,000 solar-powered lamps.

The memorandum of understanding was signed on the Chadian side by the Minister of Water and Energy, Basaly Kanabi Marcelin, while on the Senegalese side, it was signed by Professor Kante Cheikh, representing the Senegalese Global Alliance Company.

The project, upon completion of its technical and implementation phases, aims to expand public lighting using solar energy, contributing to the improvement of basic services, enhancing the use of clean energy sources, and supporting sustainable development efforts in various regions of the country.

1.15 million households were counted in Chad

The agency overseeing Chad’s third general population and housing census announced that census teams have so far counted 1,150,353 households, out of a target of 4,135,443 households nationwide, representing 27.8% of the total target set for the operation.

The coordinator of the Third General Census of Population and Housing, Dr. Robert Majigoutou, stated during a press conference held on Sunday that the operation, officially launched under the auspices of President Idriss Déby Itno, is witnessing broad participation from field staff. He added that 35,931 data collectors and supervisors are deployed across various regions, including 60 mobile teams specifically tasked with reaching nomadic populations.

Magegouto explained that the current work rate is about 200,000 households per day, which enhances the chances of completing the census objectives within the scheduled timeframe. He added that the authorities decided to extend the census period until July 21st to compensate for the delays encountered in the early stages of the process and to ensure all targeted areas are covered.