15 December 2025

Chadian Minister of Telecommunications and Digital Economy, Boukar Michel, detailed a comprehensive plan to enhance connectivity in the country’s most vulnerable regions, especially around refugee camps.

The strategy was presented during a videoconference involving officials from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and other members of the United Nations system.

The Chadian Ministry of Telecommunications and Digital Economy explained that Chad is leveraging digital technology to combat isolation. The initiative includes efforts to improve network coverage around refugee camps, deploy solar energy solutions, facilitate easier access to telecom services, and develop digital educational spaces. These integrated efforts aim to enable refugee populations to communicate with loved ones, access vital information, continue their education, and engage in basic economic activities, addressing both infrastructural and humanitarian needs.

Chad currently hosts more than 1.5 million refugees, mainly fleeing the ongoing conflict in Sudan. To realise these ambitious plans, the government is seeking increased support from international partners. The overarching goal is to position Chad as a model of digital solidarity, demonstrating that even in environments affected by crisis, it is possible to provide essential technological solutions that uphold the dignity and resilience of displaced communities.