This is a Channel Africa podcast. You can also get Channel Africa on satellite PAS 10, DSTV Audio bouquet 802, and Open View Bouquet Channel 628. Other Chadian government says an attack on the country's presidency compound foiled by security forces on Wednesday was carried out by a disorganized band of intoxicated men wielding knives and.

This is a Channel Africa podcast. You can also get Channel Africa on satellite PAS 10, DSTV Audio bouquet 802, and Open View Bouquet Channel 628. Other Chadian government says an attack on the country's presidency compound foiled by security forces on Wednesday was carried out by a disorganized band of intoxicated men wielding knives and.

were easily neutralized. bursts of gunfire rang out near the president's office in the capital Njamena on Wednesday night as the military blocks surrounding streets. The government said later that security forces had foiled an attempt to destabilize the Central African country and that the situation was completely under control. Political analyst Zoe McCain spoke to Channel Africa's news reporter Thu Ngobeni.

were easily neutralized. bursts of gunfire rang out near the president's office in the capital Njamena on Wednesday night as the military blocks surrounding streets. The government said later that security forces had foiled an attempt to destabilize the Central African country and that the situation was completely under control. Political analyst Zoe McCain spoke to Channel Africa's news reporter Thu Ngobeni.

Isn't a lot of information about what has happened or who is responsible for it right now, but thankfully, the government has brought the immediate security issue to a close, um, and it does not appear to be.

Isn't a lot of information about what has happened or who is responsible for it right now, but thankfully, the government has brought the immediate security issue to a close, um, and it does not appear to be.

And a long lasting issue at this stage. And do you think the attack comes at a time when Chad is vulnerable following that announcement by the Chadian government that the French troops must leave the country? Do you think these people are just wondering if this is a coincidence, especially the timing of the attack?

And a long lasting issue at this stage. And do you think the attack comes at a time when Chad is vulnerable following that announcement by the Chadian government that the French troops must leave the country? Do you think these people are just wondering if this is a coincidence, especially the timing of the attack?

Yes, the timing is a consideration. It had been thought that the exit of the French military from Chad could pose an issue for the security environment environment, particularly should all French soldiers leave the country, as existing armed groups in the country could use this occasion to ramp up armed attacks or efforts to destabilize the country in the way that we now see something has happened on this occasion.

Yes, the timing is a consideration. It had been thought that the exit of the French military from Chad could pose an issue for the security environment environment, particularly should all French soldiers leave the country, as existing armed groups in the country could use this occasion to ramp up armed attacks or efforts to destabilize the country in the way that we now see something has happened on this occasion.

And would you say Chad is one of those countries that would be vulnerable to er coups, especially under its current political climate? Chad does face a little bit of political insecurity at the moment, especially as it is just coming out of a transition period, with elections having been held earlier this year to elect President Mohammed Debi and earlier last year and legis legislative elections in December, um.

And would you say Chad is one of those countries that would be vulnerable to er coups, especially under its current political climate? Chad does face a little bit of political insecurity at the moment, especially as it is just coming out of a transition period, with elections having been held earlier this year to elect President Mohammed Debi and earlier last year and legis legislative elections in December, um.

Over the course of this transition period, Chad has faced a moderate coup effect due to ethnic and familial dynamics within the Debi family.

Over the course of this transition period, Chad has faced a moderate coup effect due to ethnic and familial dynamics within the Debi family.

But at present, the continued support for Debi from the Zagwa elite and a strong command over the over the military has decreased the possibility of a coup. This is specifically a case after the killing of Dehi's cousin and leader of the PFF opposition party, Yahya Della and subsequent arrest of his allies in February 2024, which did neutralize the only credible threat against the president at this time. Um, so while there is some coup threat still, it is not.

But at present, the continued support for Debi from the Zagwa elite and a strong command over the over the military has decreased the possibility of a coup. This is specifically a case after the killing of Dehi's cousin and leader of the PFF opposition party, Yahya Della and subsequent arrest of his allies in February 2024, which did neutralize the only credible threat against the president at this time. Um, so while there is some coup threat still, it is not.

Very hot and hot at present.

Very hot and hot at present.

And also, do you think the political muscle, the political strength played a major role in ensuring that uh this uh the transition is actually not compromised, as you mentioned that there is still that expectation of elections being held in the country, so the, the army was actually played an important role in ensuring that uh this is not actually taken advan advantage of.

And also, do you think the political muscle, the political strength played a major role in ensuring that uh this uh the transition is actually not compromised, as you mentioned that there is still that expectation of elections being held in the country, so the, the army was actually played an important role in ensuring that uh this is not actually taken advan advantage of.

Yes, the political regime that is currently in place in Chad does have a strong control over all security forces in the country, and this has ensured that it is able to have a strong operational capacity despite the exit of France at the moment. The Italian military is thought to be capable, capable to deal with the security risks that the country is facing, although it will face a slightly higher risk as a result of

Yes, the political regime that is currently in place in Chad does have a strong control over all security forces in the country, and this has ensured that it is able to have a strong operational capacity despite the exit of France at the moment. The Italian military is thought to be capable, capable to deal with the security risks that the country is facing, although it will face a slightly higher risk as a result of

An exit of the French military. It is also expected that France will continue some form of security cooperation with the Chadian state which will slightly decrease decrease this risk. And, and still on that, now that the French military is leaving the country, do you think Chad will look to neighboring countries to actually strengthen its military? What do you think Chad's next next step will be as as soon as those troops, the French troops leave the country?

An exit of the French military. It is also expected that France will continue some form of security cooperation with the Chadian state which will slightly decrease decrease this risk. And, and still on that, now that the French military is leaving the country, do you think Chad will look to neighboring countries to actually strengthen its military? What do you think Chad's next next step will be as as soon as those troops, the French troops leave the country?

It could, but as stated, it isn't expected that France is going to be entirely cutting security cooperation with Chad, although it will not be in the form of direct military presence, and Chad's own personal military is deemed capable of handling risks. The most pressing risk in Chad that France has been helping with is insecurity posed by armed groups such as Boko Haram.

It could, but as stated, it isn't expected that France is going to be entirely cutting security cooperation with Chad, although it will not be in the form of direct military presence, and Chad's own personal military is deemed capable of handling risks. The most pressing risk in Chad that France has been helping with is insecurity posed by armed groups such as Boko Haram.

These groups are primarily thought to be constrained to lack region where they have the most operational capacity, although this attack could illustrate that it has a greater capacity to coordinate more direct attacks than previously thought, it is still expected that Chad is able to counter these threats, as has been evidenced by the response to the current attack.

These groups are primarily thought to be constrained to lack region where they have the most operational capacity, although this attack could illustrate that it has a greater capacity to coordinate more direct attacks than previously thought, it is still expected that Chad is able to counter these threats, as has been evidenced by the response to the current attack.

And do you think the next few weeks will be critical for the country as we see the troops actually now physically leave a chart for er er for the country chart?

And do you think the next few weeks will be critical for the country as we see the troops actually now physically leave a chart for er er for the country chart?

Yes, especially in the case of this attack that has now happened, it will be necessary for Chad to show that it has the security capabilities that it is thought to have and not appear to be weak in the absence of French armed forces. The next few weeks will be important to demonstrate this, and it is expected that there will be an enhanced security presence in Jaina as a result of this.

Yes, especially in the case of this attack that has now happened, it will be necessary for Chad to show that it has the security capabilities that it is thought to have and not appear to be weak in the absence of French armed forces. The next few weeks will be important to demonstrate this, and it is expected that there will be an enhanced security presence in Jaina as a result of this.

which could lead to some disruptions in and around the city.

which could lead to some disruptions in and around the city.

That's Zoe McCain, a political analyst on the line speaking to Channel Africa's news reporter Tuto Ngubeni. That podcast was courtesy of Channel Africa. The African perspective.

That's Zoe McCain, a political analyst on the line speaking to Channel Africa's news reporter Tuto Ngubeni. That podcast was courtesy of Channel Africa. The African perspective.