Chad

Some of the key events about Chad

• 1900

  French colonial forces conquered the region, establishing French rule over Chad
• 1960

  Chad gained independence from France, becoming a sovereign nation
• 1962

  The country's first constitution was adopted, establishing a presidential system of government
• 1965

  Cotton production became a major economic driver, boosting the country's agricultural sector
• 1965

  A civil war erupted between the Muslim north and the Christian and animist south
• 1979

  The capital N'Djamena fell to rebel forces, leading to years of instability
• 1982

  A devastating famine struck Chad, causing widespread hunger and suffering
• 1988

  A peace agreement was signed, ending years of civil conflict
• 1990

  A coup d'état overthrew the government, leading to further political instability
• 2000

  The Chad-Cameroon Petroleum Development and Pipeline Project was launched, significantly boosting the economy
• 2003

  Oil production began, providing a new source of revenue for the country
• 2003

  Chad began exporting oil, but corruption prevented benefits from reaching the population
• 2005

  Chad was ranked as the world's most corrupt country by Transparency International
• 2006

  Rebels attempted to overthrow the government, reaching the capital before being repelled
• 2010

  Chad was removed from the list of uncooperative tax havens by the OECD
• 2010

  Severe drought in the Sahel region of Chad led to a major food crisis
• 2013

  Chad was elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council
• 2015

  The country joined the global fight against terrorism, contributing troops to regional peacekeeping efforts
• 2015

  Boko Haram terrorists launched attacks in Chad, causing displacement and insecurity
• 2020

  Chad was declared free of Guinea worm disease by the World Health Organization

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