Chad is preparing to project its military force far beyond its African borders. According to information relayed by RFI, N'Djamena plans to send a contingent of police officers and gendarmes to Haiti to join the Gang Repression Force (FRG) . This mission, whose large-scale deployment is planned for April 2026, aims to regain control of Port-au-Prince, currently under the control of criminal groups.

The intervention schedule

Under the supervision of the External Operations Coordination Unit ( CECOPEX ), the Chadian deployment will take place in stages:

1. End of March 2026: Arrival of 50 military engineers for the installation of basic infrastructure.
2. End of April 2026: Reinforcement of 350 soldiers.
3. June 2026: Finalization of the shipment, bringing the total to approximately 750 men .

In total, the FRG is expected to have 5,500 international soldiers for an initial one-year mission, with a direct offensive mandate against gangs.

A risky gamble in uncharted territory

While this intervention responds to a United Nations appeal, it is causing serious concern among the Chadian population. Unlike the Sahelian theaters, which the troops are familiar with, urban guerrilla warfare in the densely populated neighborhoods of Port-au-Prince represents a new and perilous tactical challenge.

"It's a huge risk for our soldiers facing groups who know every corner of the Haitian capital," confides a citizen of N'Djamena.

The security paradox: Charity begins at home...?

The central question remains: does Chad have the means to fulfill its international ambitions when its own territory is under pressure? The contrast between this distant commitment and the urgent national needs is striking.

1. Unstable borders: Tensions with Sudan (drone attacks in Tiné), persistent threat of Boko Haram in Lake Chad and insecurity on the Libyan border.
2. Internal crisis: Resurgence of kidnappings for ransom in the south, cattle theft in Guéra and persistence of highway robbers.
3. Urban insecurity: Even in N'Djamena, daytime robberies are worrying residents.

Conclusion: What price for what level of prestige?

Chad, often perceived as the "soldier of Africa" after its notable interventions in Mali, is it seeking to become the "world's policeman"? Between the quest for diplomatic prestige and the duty to protect its own citizens, the line is thin. The memory of the human losses during previous international missions weighs heavily on this new project.