In the wake of recent violence between Chad’s government and the followers of a Muslim spiritual leader threatening holy war against Christians and atheists, Gallup reveals that 61% of Chadians say violent conflict between the Muslim and Western worlds can be avoided.
Gallup finds that more than half of Chadians have unfavorable opinions about France, their former colonial ruler, and similarly unfavorable opinions about the French people.
Slight majority view former colonial ruler and its citizens in a negative light
February 18, 2008
Chad’s president, Idriss Déby, is eager to see the full deployment of a European Union peacekeeping force (EUFOR) to his country. In light of negative public perceptions of France, the EUFOR may not be popular with Chadians.More ...
Although Chad has been earning oil revenue since 2003, the Gallup World Poll finds most Chadians dissatisfied with their current economic situation. Large majorities believe individual land rights should be strengthened, reflecting Chadians' continuing reliance on subsistence agriculture to earn a living.More ...
