Dr. Abdoulaye Sabre Fadoul officially assumed office on Monday as Chad’s Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Integration, and Chadians Abroad.
The handover ceremony, presided over by Government Secretary-General Dr. Ramatou Mahamat Houtouin, marks a significant shift in Chadian diplomacy at a time when the country is redefining its international relations.
An experienced diplomat at the helm
A trained jurist and seasoned statesman, Abdoulaye Sabre Fadoul is no stranger to Chadian politics. He previously held several ministerial positions under Idriss Déby Itno, including Minister of Public Health, and served as Chief of Staff to the President during the transition before stepping down. His return to government, this time as a Minister of State, comes at a critical moment when Chad is seeking to strengthen its international standing and manage the consequences of recent diplomatic decisions.
A handover amid tension
Fadoul succeeds Abderaman Koulamallah, a key figure in Chadian diplomacy in recent months. Koulamallah played a central role in Chad’s renunciation of military agreements with France, which led to the withdrawal of all French forces from the country by January 31.
His departure follows accusations of leaking state secrets to a foreign power—charges he strongly denied in a statement on Sunday evening.
“The accusation against me is not only false, it is absurd,” he declared.
A reshuffle with high stakes
The appointment of Abdoulaye Sabre Fadoul is part of a broader government reshuffle led by Prime Minister Allah Maye Halina, who remains in office. Other key appointments include Youssouf Tom as Minister of Justice—renowned for his integrity after refusing a one-billion-CFA bribe—and Ghassim Chérif, a former politico-military figure who returned after the Doha Agreement, now serving as government spokesperson.
With these changes, Chad aims to recalibrate its diplomatic approach and strengthen its position amid regional and international challenges.
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