Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno visited Igot in the Wadi-Fira province on April 28, 2026, aiming to ease deadly intercommunal tensions. He arrived by helicopter, set up a temporary command post, and led a meeting with a government delegation led by the Deputy Prime Minister in charge of Territorial Administration, Limane Mahamat.
The presidency framed the situation in Igot as part of broader tensions in eastern Chad near the Sudanese border, where a conflict has persisted for three years. The president’s trip sought to secure the frontier and disarm civilians to prevent a further surge in violence. “This is the price to pay for restoring peace and calm in the Igot area and across eastern Chad,” the presidency stated.
A video report from the Presidency published on April 29, 2026 elaborated: beyond Igot, all eastern localities bordering Sudan—where three years of war have battered the country—face spillover risks. The visit is described as pursuing multiple goals, especially border security and disarming civilians to counter any threat. It reiterated that only by meeting these conditions can the Igot region and the broader East regain peace.
Strengthening security checks in several provinces
On April 17, 2026, the Minister of Public Security and Immigration ordered the installation of security checkpoints along principal routes used by “foreigners” in several provinces. The affected areas include Salamat, Sila, Ouaddaï, Wadi-Fira, Guéra, Hadjer-Lamis, Chari-Baguirmi, Moyen-Chari, and Lac (Logone Occidental).
The checkpoints will be staffed by personnel from internal security forces and special services. A key aim is to intercept illegal weapons possession. The directive, signed by General Ali Ahmat Aghabache, is designed to bolster security across these provinces.
