Chad’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has once again refuted allegations suggesting that N’Djamena is plotting to destabilize the Central African Republic (CAR). In a statement released over the weekend, spokesperson Ibrahim Adam Mahamat dismissed the claims as a deliberate misinformation campaign aimed at tarnishing Chad’s reputation and undermining its diplomatic ties with its neighbor.

The diplomatic corps emphasized that such accusations are part of a broader effort to discredit Chad, particularly in the eyes of the Central African Republic. The statement condemned these maneuvers in the strongest terms, urging those responsible to act with integrity and calling on media outlets and social media users to rely on verified facts rather than unverified claims.

Chad’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs went further, declaring that the country «has never been, is not, and will never be involved in any plot to destabilize a neighboring state.» The statement underscored the country’s unwavering commitment to respecting sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the principle of non-interference, principles that are vital to regional stability.

Chad’s leadership, including President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, has consistently prioritized these values, reinforcing the idea that the stability of the wider Sahel region is intrinsically linked to Chad’s own stability. The country has found itself repeatedly targeted by unfounded accusations from several Central and East African nations, which allege that Chad supports various armed groups operating beyond its borders.

Notably, the Central African Republic has been a focal point of such claims, with some critics pointing to Chad’s alleged connections to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group engaged in conflict in Sudan since April 15, 2023. Chad has consistently rejected these assertions, framing them as part of a coordinated effort to undermine its regional standing and diplomatic credibility.