The Chadian capital N'Djamena was on alert on Thursday after 19 people died during clashes between security forces and gunmen in the presidential complex.

The African country has recently ended a military accord with former colonial power France and has faced accusations that it was interfering in the conflict ravaging neighboring Sudan.

The events coincided with an official visit by China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Chad Gunmen attempted to storm the presidential complex in Chad's capital N'Djamena on Wednesday, sparking a battle that left 18 attackers and one security personnel member dead,

Gunfire erupted Wednesday evening inside the presidency in Chad's capital N'Djamena, with tanks and a heavy security presence on the streets, according to AFP reporters on the scene and security sources.

State media in Chad say an attack on the presidential palace left 18 assailants dead and six in custody, with one soldier killed and three wounded

This evening, gunfire was heard near the presidential residence in the capital of Chad. Armed individuals attacked the territory of the complex, according to France24, Alarabiya, and Barrons. On Wednesday evening,

Residents in the capital of the African nation of Chad say multiple gunshots have been heard near the presidential palace

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Chad averted a “destabilization attempt” after unknown assailants opened gunfire near the presidential palace in the capital, N’djamena.