Chad launches national forum for traditional leaders
Traditional authorities from 23 provinces gathered in Mongo to identify causes of conflict and propose solutions.
Chad's national forum for traditional authorities opened on October 29 in Mongo, Guera province. Vice-Premier Minister Limane Mahamat, representing the head of state, launched the three-day event aimed at identifying conflict causes and proposing solutions for peaceful coexistence.
Traditional leaders from across Chad's 23 provinces are discussing the roots of clashes, including farmer-herder disputes, intercommunal violence, and land conflicts. The forum seeks to develop recommendations and establish frameworks to curb ongoing violence.
The president of the High Council of Traditional Chiefdoms, Tamitah Djidingar, stressed the role of traditional leaders in fostering unity and protecting communities. He stated that chiefs should reconcile adversaries and preserve human life.
Why it mattersTraditional leaders from across Chad are meeting to address conflicts that affect communities and fragile social cohesion.