Following its hard-won independence, Chad embarked on a journey of national development. Its youthful President, François Tombalbaye, envisioned a modern national broadcaster, transforming the former France-Libre liaison post in Fort Lamy into what would become Radio Tchad.
During a pivotal visit to France, President Tombalbaye made a deliberate detour to the Pavillon de La Muette, nestled within the serene Saint-Germain forest in Maisons-Laffitte. This location housed the Société de Radiovision d’Outre Mer (SORAFOM), a hub of broadcasting expertise.
He articulated a clear demand: “I need an exceptional journalist to establish Radio Tchad.”
There, he met Pierre Shaefflert, the renowned sound engineer credited with revolutionizing radio music. Without hesitation, Shaefflert pointed to a