Chad’s Mahamat Déby wins 2026 African Peace Prize
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Chad’s Mahamat Déby wins 2026 African Peace Prize
The Prize Committee said Mahamat’s leadership was instrumental in preserving peace in Chad while allowing thousands of Sudanese refugees to find safety in the country’s eastern regions. The organisation highlighted his efforts to maintain national cohesion and to use dialogue as a key strategy in resolving disputes.
By Maureen Kinyanjui