Chad's Aiglons FC dominated possession and created chances but could not score against Ethiopia's Sidama Bunna in the first leg of their CAF Champions League preliminary round.
Aiglons FC of N'Djamena played to a goalless draw against Ethiopian club Sidama Bunna on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at the Maréchal Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno stadium. The match was the first leg of the preliminary round of the CAF Champions League. Despite controlling the game for the full 90 minutes and creating several clear opportunities, the Chadian team's forwards lacked finishing ability, preventing them from securing a lead.
The home team displayed strong physical commitment from the start, taking control of play with better ball possession. However, their inability to convert chances meant Sidama Bunna remained largely untested. The Ethiopian side focused on containing Aiglons FC's attacks and only managed one shot on target in the second half. The defensive efforts of Sidama Bunna ultimately held firm against increased pressure from the Chadian club late in the game.
This 0-0 scoreline leaves the qualification for the next round entirely open heading into the return leg. Both teams will be playing for their survival in the competition during the second match. The intense duels throughout the game highlighted the high stakes for both clubs as they aim to advance in the continental tournament.
Why it mattersFootball fans in Chad will be disappointed by the inability of their national team, Aiglons FC, to score a goal at home, leaving their progression in the CAF Champions League uncertain.
Read in ASJ →Young volunteers visited Sarh markets from September 4-5, urging adherence to hygiene practices to curb the spread of cholera.
Young U-Reporters in Sarh actively engaged with the public at local markets between September 4 and 5, raising awareness about cholera risks and prevention methods. Their campaign targeted Kassaï market, the central market, and Yanlnas market, where they spoke with vendors and shoppers about essential daily hygiene practices. The initiative aimed to encourage the adoption of behaviors that would limit the transmission of the disease within the community.
Abdelkerim Issaka, vice-coordinator for U-Report in Sarh, emphasized that cholera can affect entire families and stressed the importance of regular handwashing with soap and clean water, consuming safe drinking water, protecting food, and maintaining a clean environment. Allharamadji Ngario André, U-Report's cultural and sports activities officer, highlighted that simple, consistently applied actions are key to personal protection and family health.
Vendors and passersby at the markets welcomed the U-Reporters' efforts, with some requesting material support such as soap, bleach, and other handwashing supplies. The volunteers urged the population to remain vigilant and prioritize hygiene to help prevent the spread of cholera. The campaign focused on practical, everyday measures to safeguard public health.
Why it mattersMarketgoers in Sarh are directly affected by the cholera prevention campaign, receiving information on hygiene practices to protect their health and that of their families.
Read in ASJ →Héritier Evariste Ngaralbaye champions Chadian music to support solidarity, education, and humanitarian actions.
Cultural promoter Héritier Evariste Ngaralbaye is using music to drive social initiatives in Chad. Through his platform, Valorisons la Musique Tchadienne avec Fierté (VMTF), he combines cultural promotion with solidarity, education, and humanitarian efforts. Ngaralbaye established VMTF on June 20, 2013, aiming to elevate Chadian artists and their music.
Ngaralbaye expressed pride in VMTF's pioneering role, stating it was the first platform dedicated to promoting Chadian music. He noted that other similar platforms emerged subsequently. The initiative aligns with the International Day of Charity, observed annually on September 5, highlighting culture's role in social action.
VMTF's mission focuses on showcasing and advancing the Chadian music scene. By integrating artistic promotion with charitable objectives, the platform seeks to create a positive impact on education and humanitarian causes within the country.
Why it mattersThe initiative uses cultural promotion to support solidarity, education, and humanitarian actions in Chad.
Read in ASJ →An Algerian government Gulfstream IV-SP made a discreet flight connecting N’Djamena, Niamey, and Algeria on Friday, September 4, 2026, fueling speculation about diplomatic.
An Algerian government jet, a Gulfstream IV-SP registered as 7T-VPS, completed a discreet flight path on Friday, September 4, 2026, linking N’Djamena, Niamey, and Algeria. The aircraft arrived in N’Djamena around 7:44, departed for Niamey, landing at 13:22, and then left the Nigerien capital at 15:35 bound for Boufarik, Algeria. This sequence, observed by flight tracking data and OSINT accounts, saw the jet spend just over two hours on the ground in Niamey.
While the flight's exact purpose remains unconfirmed by official statements from Algeria, Niger, or Chad, its timing coincides with heightened regional tensions. Speculation suggests a possible diplomatic mission, potentially related to recent statements by Nigerien national television that alleged Chadian officers' involvement in military events in Niger. Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby responded indirectly on social media with a Quranic verse about truth and falsehood.
This flight follows Algeria's prior deployment of military assets, including a Su-30 and a refueling aircraft, to Niamey on August 30 at the request of Nigerien authorities. The presence of the Algerian government jet in both capitals raises several possibilities, including delegation travel, message delivery, or diplomatic and security coordination, though its role as an official mediation effort to de-escalate Chad-Niger tensions is plausible but unconfirmed.
Why it mattersThe flight of an Algerian government jet between Chad and Niger raises questions about diplomatic and security coordination in a region experiencing political instability.
Read in ASJ →Municipal councilors in N'Djamena's 9th arrondissement refused to review the revised budget, demanding a prior extraordinary session on the communal development plan.
The municipal council of the 9th arrondissement in N'Djamena is experiencing an institutional crisis as councilors boycotted a session intended to review the revised budget. They insist on holding an extraordinary session first to discuss the Communal Development Plan (PDC). Councilors had formally requested this extraordinary session on March 30, but the executive has not responded, offering only successive postponements.
The executive proposed August 28 for the session, a date rejected by the councilors who reiterated their demand for August 30. Despite this, the executive proceeded with a session focused on the revised budget, ignoring the councilors' request. The councilors stated that no budget session could take place before the extraordinary session's agenda items are addressed.
This standoff has led to a clear warning of a boycott from the councilors. They maintain that the review of the communal development plan must precede any discussion or approval of the revised budget. The executive's decision to convene the budget session without addressing the PDC has escalated the institutional dispute within the municipality.
Why it mattersMunicipal councilors are affected by the executive's refusal to prioritize the Communal Development Plan, which they believe should be discussed before the budget.
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