Statement by AMBASSADOR DAVID GILMOUR Chargé d’affaires, a.i. U.S. Embassy N’Djamena, Chad January 8, 2021 Storming of the United States Capitol The United States Congress has completed its Constitutionally mandated count of the Electoral College vote and affirmed the election of Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and Kamala D. Harris.  They will be sworn into office …

On November 14, 2017, the U.S. Embassy donated three Toyota Landcruiser pick-up trucks, as well as spare parts, to the Ministry of Environment & Fisheries.  The donation, a gift from the people of the United States, is earmarked to support the Ministry’s efforts to protect Chad’s elephant populations in Zakouma National Park and other unprotected …

Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC July 14, 2017 The United States and Togo will co-host the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum in Lomé, Togo August 8-10. The Forum will bring together senior government officials from the United States and 38 Sub-Saharan African AGOA-eligible countries to discuss ways to boost economic …

The U.S. Embassy will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2017 in observance of Memorial Day.

N’Djamena (8 December 2016):   As part of U.S.–Chadian efforts to counter the forces of Boko Haram, the United States will provide 60  Toyota Davids to the Chadian Joint Task Force for use during counterterrorism operations. The first 20 of these vehicles were delivered to the Directorate General of Strategic Reserves (DGRS) logistics facility on Thursday, …

Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM), Anne C. Richard, announced on July 13 from Cameroon nearly $27 million in new humanitarian assistance to support those affected by Boko Haram violence across  the Lake Chad Basin region.  Together with United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and Regional Humanitarian Coordinator for the Sahel, Toby Lanzer, …

Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration Anne C. Richard will travel to Cameroon (July 11-14) and Chad (July 14-17). She will highlight efforts to strengthen international cooperation to ease the desperate plight of refugees and internally displaced persons in the two countries, as well as in the broader Lake Chad Basin region. …

The U.S. Ambassador, James Knight,  presided over a grant signing ceremony between the Embassy and five Chadian associations and groups. This grant from the African Development Foundation (USADF) which totals $45,000 or about 22.5 million FCFA, was distributed among the Amarna Group for its spirulina production project in the Lake District; Al- Hai Bichif Group …

On Friday, President Obama will speak at the 7th annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), bringing together over 700 entrepreneurs from every corner of the globe—and from all across America. Entrepreneurship is a fundamental American value, and it is also a force that has the ability to unlock opportunity for people globally. GES is a reflection …

American and Chadian medical professionals are participating in a three week joint military program called the Medical Readiness Training Exercise.   Beginning June 6, U.S medical and surgical personnel joined forces with their Chadian counterparts at a local military hospital, where they are performing surgical and lifesaving procedures on Chadian patients, using only locally available resources …

Boko Haram Attacks in Bosso, Niger The United States condemns in the strongest terms Boko Haram’s barbaric June 3 attack on a military outpost in Bosso, Niger.  We extend our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the 30 Nigerien and two Nigerian soldiers killed in the attack and the 67 individuals who were …

Effective Wednesday, June 15, 2016 U.S. Embassy N’Djamena will begin using a new, online system for scheduling all routine U.S. Citizen Services.  This includes all passport and citizenship services.  Henceforth, all applicants must schedule their appointments online. In order to access this new system, applicants should visit the website at https://evisaforms.state.gov/Instructions/ACSSchedulingSystem.asp .   This new system is …

The United States notes the announcement by Chad’s Constitutional Council that President Déby Itno won re-election for a fifth term, and we applaud the Chadian people for their strong commitment to democracy as evidenced by the historic voter turnout.  Their continued peaceful involvement in the political process is vital to the development of democratic institutions …

The United States Embassy applauds the broad participation of the Chadian people in the April 10 presidential elections. You have shown a commendable determination to participate in the democratic process by registering to vote and going to the polls in historic numbers.  We congratulate you for the effort you have made to choose your national …

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power will travel to Cameroon, Chad, and Nigeria April 16-23 to highlight the growing threat Boko Haram poses to the Lake Chad Basin region. Boko Haram is one of the deadliest terrorist groups in the world. It poses an acute threat to civilians across the Lake Chad Basin, and …

The United States applauds the broad participation of the Chadian people in the April 10 presidential elections. You have shown a commendable determination to participate in the democratic process by registering to vote and going to the polls in historic numbers.  We congratulate you for the effort you have made to choose your national leadership. …

Starting Monday, April 4, 2016 U.S. Embassy N’Djamena, Chad will begin using a new, online system for scheduling non-immigrant visa (temporary visas) appointments.  All applicants for non-immigrant visas must schedule their appointments online visa https://evisaforms.state.gov/ . To access this new system, applicants should visit the website . This new system is designed to offer a more transparent …

Ambassador Alexander M. Laskaris, U.S. Africa Command Deputy to the Commander for Civil-Military Engagement, arrived in Chad today for discussions with senior officials.   A meeting with Prime Minister Albert Pahimi Padacké is scheduled to be the highlight of his visit. Ambassador Laskaris’s first visit to Chad as Deputy to AFRICOM’s Commander will allow him an …

Gen. David M. Rodriguez, commander, U.S. Africa Command, arrived in the Republic of Chad today for discussions with senior Chadians that is scheduled to be highlighted by a visit with President Idriss Déby Itno at Chad’s Presidential Palace. Rodriguez’s fourth visit to Chad follows a two-day visit to Nigeria where he met with Nigerian officials …

Today, U.S. Army Brigadier General Donald C. Bolduc, the Special Operations Command Africa (SOCAFRICA) commander met with Brigadier General Abderamane Youssouf Mery, Commander of the Special Anti-Terrorist Group (SATG) and Chadian Special Operations Forces counterparts while touring local military bases in N’Djamena.  SOCAFRICA, based in Stuttgart, Germany, is U.S. Africa Command’s lead counter-terrorism component and …

U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker and a slew of American business executives are meeting in Nigeria to encourage trade they say will create jobs on both continents. The visit to Nigeria, expected to be among the top 10 economies in the world by 2050, and one of Africa’s smallest but most innovative nations, Rwanda, is designed …

The United States strongly condemns the recent deadly suicide bombings and callous attacks in Chad, Niger, Nigeria, and Cameroon by Boko Haram.  Through these senseless acts of brutality, Boko Haram terrorists are depriving the people of the Lake Chad Basin region of their fundamental right to live in peace and security.  We extend our condolences …

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Begin Text Today in Paris, we announce contributions totaling $248 million USD [1] to the Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF), hosted by the Global Environment Facility …

Ambassador Bisa Williams will be the United States’ representative to the G5 summit taking place in N’Djamena, November 18-20, and who is also expected to meet Chadian officials. The “G5 Sahel” was founded on February 16, 2014 and includes: Burkina Faso, Mali, Mauritania, Niger and Chad with its headquarters in Mauritania.  The organization works to:  …

The United States condemns in the strongest terms the continuing violence in Bangui, Central African Republic, that started on Friday, September 25.  We offer our condolences to the families of those killed. We call upon those who engaged in violence, or are considering further violence, to lay down their weapons and return home.  Those guilty …

As more than 2 million Muslims from around the world and across the United States mark the end of their holy pilgrimage of Hajj in Mecca, Michelle and I extend our warmest wishes to Muslims around the world celebrating Eid al-Adha. This pilgrimage and Eid is about sacrifice, almsgiving, and equality. Thousands of Muslims around …

The United States is deeply concerned about the unfolding events in Burkina Faso. We call for the immediate release of President Kafando, Prime Minister Zida, and all other officials being held. The United States strongly condemns any attempt to seize power through extra-constitutional means or resolve internal political disagreements using force. We call for an …

On August 24-27, the United States and Gabon will co-host the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum in Libreville, Gabon.  Recently reauthorized by the U.S. Congress for an additional ten years, AGOA has been the cornerstone of the U.S. government’s trade policy with sub-Saharan Africa since 2000. The theme of this year’s Forum is …

Today’s inauguration in Burundi demonstrates the ruling party’s intent to ignore the voices of its people in pursuit of its own political agenda.  An inauguration – without a government that represents the population’s many political voices and without a comprehensive and inclusive dialogue – will not resolve the political and security crisis in Burundi. The …

The ongoing political impasse and instability in Burundi call for  restraint, leadership, and vision from all concerned citizens of Burundi to prevent further violence. We condemn the recent attacks and commend those calling for calm. Following months of unrest and the controversial electoral process, the Burundian government can begin to restore credibility through engagement in …

Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I extend my warmest congratulations to the people of Chad as you commemorate 55 years of independence on August 11. I applaud Chad’s leadership in the fight against Boko Haram and recognize the great sacrifices …

The United States commends the government of Senegal and the African Union for bringing former Chadian President Hissène Habré before the Extraordinary African Chambers of Senegal.  Following a 19-month investigation, Habré has been charged with torture, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, including murder and enforced disappearances. As a signal of our support for these …

On Monday, July 20, President Obama will host Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari at the White House. The visit will underscore the United States’ longstanding friendship with Nigeria, our commitment to strengthening and expanding our partnership with Nigeria’s new government, and our support for the Nigerian people following their historic democratic elections and peaceful transfer of …

Today, May 13th 2015, U.S. Brigadier General Donald Bolduc, the Special Operations Command-Africa (SOCAF) commander based in Stuttgart, Germany, met with Chef d’Etat-Major General des Armees (CEMGA) Major General Brahim Seid Mahamat in N’Djamena to discuss the United States’ ongoing partnership with Chadian military forces.  CEMGA works directly with President Idriss Deby to ensure the …

Last week, Congress introduced several bills that are important to the economic future and national security interests of the United States. Central among them is a 10-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, legislation that has served as the cornerstone of the U.S.-African economic relationship and has dramatically expanded U.S trade with Africa …

The Government of Kenya has agreed to co-host the 2015 Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) this July.  Organized annually since 2009, the GES has emerged as a global platform connecting emerging entrepreneurs with leaders from business, international organizations, and governments looking to support them.  This will be the first time the GES will take place in …

Fact Sheet: Ground Breaking for New Embassy Compound in N’Djamena, Chad Design Architect:  Moore Ruble Yudell Architects & Planners Architect of Record: PAGE Design/Build Contractor: BL Harbert, International Site 12 acres Office Space  8,800 square meters Total Project Budget  $225 million General Information The new U.S. Embassy is situated on a 12-acre site in the …

In an important symbol of our enduring friendship with the Republic of Chad, U.S. Ambassador to Chad James Knight broke ground on the new U.S. Embassy in N’Djamena today. The new Embassy will be situated on a 12-acre site in the Chagoua neighborhood southeast of downtown N’Djamena, and will include a chancery, a U.S. Marine …

During the 2015 Flintlock exercise, Chad welcomed representatives from countries throughout Africa, Europe and North America during the annual, African-led military exercise and humanitarian relief operation held February 16 to March 9. Chad led the development of the exercise’s training objectives to help build relationships that reinforce the capacity of participating militaries to secure a …

This week, the White House is convening a three-day summit on Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) to bring together local, federal, and international leaders – including President Obama and foreign ministers – to discuss concrete steps the United States and its partners can take to develop community-oriented approaches to counter  hateful extremist ideologies that radicalize, recruit …

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Rashad Hussain as United States Special Envoy and Coordinator for Strategic Counterterrorism Communications. Special Envoy Hussain will lead a staff drawn from a number of U.S. departments and agencies to expand international engagement and partnerships to counter violent extremism and to develop strategic counterterrorism communications around the …

Chad announced it will host the Flintlock 2015 exercise, U.S. Africa Command’s premier Special Operations Forces exercise, which will kick off Feb. 16, 2015 in the capital N’Djamena with outstations in Niger, Nigeria, Cameroon and Tunisia, and will run through March 9, 2015. The announcement was made Thursday by Brig. Gen. Zakaria Ngobongué, Exercise Director …

United States Lt. Gen. Darryl L. Roberson, 3rd Air Force and 17th Air Expeditionary Air Force commander, arrived December 2, 2014 to discuss areas of cooperation between the U.S. Air Force and the government of the Republic of Chad. Roberson met with Ambassador James Knight and U.S. Embassy personnel and with senior Chadian military officials. …

Last May, I shared in an extraordinary moment. I had the privilege, together with many leaders from across Africa, of bearing witness to the first peaceful, democratic transition of power between two parties in Nigeria. I traveled to Lagos earlier this year to emphasize that for the United States, Nigeria is an increasingly important strategic …

In partnership with the Chadian Armed Forces, U.S. Army Africa conducted joint Medical Readiness Training Exercise (MEDRETE), in N’Djamena, Chad from June 2-12, 2014.  Military medical personnel from Chad and the United States participated in this exercise.  MEDRETE 14-5 allowed medical professionals from both militaries to build and strengthen medical capacity.  The exercise focused on the …

From June 11-12, 2014, Brigadier General Kenneth H. Moore, Jr., U.S. Army Africa (USARAF) deputy commanding general, visited Chad. During this visit, Brig. Gen. Moore celebrated the successful conclusion of a partnership between USARAF and the Chadian Armed Forces.  Military medical personnel from Chad and the United States participated in the joint exercise, Medical Readiness …

U.S. Department of State Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) Anne C. Richard is visiting Chad from April 1 – 7. In N’Djamena, she is meeting with Chadian government officials and representatives of both international and non-governmental organizations, as well as participating in an inter-ministerial committee meeting on refugees and returnees. The purpose …

Ambassador James Knight helped mark the inauguration of a U.S.-provided security system at the border crossing facility at Ngueli.  PISCES, a Department of State program providing airport and border security systems, is already fully functional at N’Djamena Hassan Djamous Airport and several other border crossings in Chad.  The system registers fingerprints, photos, and travel documents …

International Women’s Day is more than a moment marked on a calendar. It is a day not just to renew our determination to make the world a more peaceful and prosperous place – but to recognize that a world where opportunities for women grow, is a world where the possibilities for peace, prosperity, and stability …

Visiting U.S. Department of State Deputy Assistant Secretary for African Affairs David Gilmour and U.S. Ambassador James Knight participated in a ceremony transferring $1 million of equipment funded by a U.S. government donation.  The transfer of equipment was conducted by the Office of the High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) at its N’Djamena headquarters.  UNHCR Representative …

From February 19-20, a U.S. Congressional delegation involving Congressman Michael J. Rogers of Michigan, Congressman Michael R. Pompeo of Kansas, and Congressman James Himes of Connecticut visited N’Djamena, Chad.  The delegation met with President Idriss Déby Itno as well as other senior officials of the Government of the Republic of Chad. The Congressmen are all …

Statement by the Press Secretary Announcing the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit The White House is pleased to announce that the United States will host the first U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, DC on August 5 and 6, 2014.  President Obama looks forward to welcoming leaders from across the African continent to the Nation’s Capital to further …

The United States Government assesses with high confidence that the Syrian government carried out a chemical weapons attack in the Damascus suburbs on August 21, 2013. We further assess that the regime used a nerve agent in the attack. These all-source assessments are based on human, signals, and geospatial intelligence as well as a significant …

Wildlife trafficking is a multi-billion dollar illicit business that is decimating Africa’s iconic animal populations.  Many species — most notably elephants and rhinoceroses — now face the risk of significant decline or even extinction.  Like other forms of illicit trade, wildlife trafficking undermines security across nations.   Well-armed, well-equipped, and well-organized networks of poachers, criminals, and …