Chad: 25 dead in clashes over water access

⚠️ Urgent update — Flash Radio is following this situation in real time. On Friday, October 30, 2026, at least 25 people lost their lives and 22 others were injured in violent clashes between herders and farmers in southwestern Chad. These violent incidents, linked to competition for access to water, reveal a chronic humanitarian crisis in rural areas of the country. The tensions, often exacerbated by the dry season, highlight the challenges of unequal access to essential resources. ⏱️ 1 min read. The facts and recent developments. Rural areas of Chad, already fragile, regularly face these conflicts, which intensify with water shortages. Herders, forced to move into agricultural lands, clash with farmers, sometimes sparking bloody riots. These incidents illustrate a struggle for survival, where natural resources become leverage for intercommunal tensions. In the face of this cycle of violence, Chad authorities must prioritize sustainable solutions to resolve resource-related conflicts. Climate crisis and socio-economic inequalities aggravate the risks, requiring cooperation between communities and ambitious public policies. Flash Radio keeps you informed in real time. ⚡ Key points ▸ The climate crisis and socio-economic inequalities aggravate the risks, requiring cooperation between communities and ambitious public policies. ▸ Herders, forced to move into agricultural lands, clash with farmers, sometimes sparking bloody riots. ▸ In the face of this cycle of violence, Chad authorities must prioritize sustainable solutions to resolve resource-related conflicts. Follow the news live on Flash Radio. Stay updated live: listen to Radio Tunis Nationale, Express FM and IFM 100.6