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Coronavirus in Chad

Coronavirus has impacted the entire world and people’s daily routines have changed drastically. That statement is partially true. The impact of Coronavirus has led to many deaths and great economic upheaval throughout the world, but in Chad, things have not changed much. As of April 22nd, there have been 39 cases reported. The airport closed …

Attacks Continue

With Coronavirus at the forefront of everyone’s minds, little thought is being given to the spread of Islamic extremism in Chad and neighboring countries. On March 24th, Boko Haram attacked a Chadian military post, killing 92 Chadian soldiers. It was the deadliest attack ever by Boko Haram against Chadian military forces. The attack occurred in …

Chad Living is World Class

Have you been thinking about buying a vacation home, particularly one with an international flavor? Well, you will probably want to cross Chad, Africa off of your list of potential hotspots. A recent study conducted to compare costs of living abroad lists the capital of Chad as the most expensive place to live in Africa …

Black Gold

When we first arrived in Chad, Africa at the end of 2001, a local man drove Art from the airport to the location we were staying. Denice and the children went on ahead in a friend’s car. The friend’s car quickly disappeared out of sight, and Art was left with a stranger driving him to …

Gold Rush in Chad

For some, it was an answer to a better life. Refugees who have fled Sudan to Chad since 2003 in the Darfur crisis, are beginning to run out of UN aide, and returning to Sudan is still not an option. They see gold as the answer to pay smugglers for passage to Europe where they …

Cow Dung for Cooking

What would you do if the only way you had available to cook food was by firewood or with charcoal made from wood? It would make cooking quite a bit more difficult on a daily basis. Let’s take that a step further. What would you do if it became a law that the charcoal and …