What happened to ISIL?
At the height of its power, ISIL held around a third of Syria and 40% of Iraq.

At the height of its power, ISIL held around a third of Syria and 40% of Iraq.







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Succes Masra denies the charges against him, which relate to inter-communal clashes that left dozens dead in May.

UN official, Sudanese refugee talk to Global News Insight from Chad, where aid is vanishing and camps face a growing catastrophe.

US President Donald Trump has signed a travel ban blocking entry to the US for nationals of 12 countries.
The French language and a CFA currency tying 14 countries to France’s treasury continue to have big effects.
Electoral body says President Deby’s party secured 124 of 188 National Assembly seats in vote boycotted by opposition.
Assault on N’Djamena comes amid visit by China FM, withdrawal of French troops, and instability caused by armed groups.

At least 19 people have been killed in Chad where security forces said they had prevented an attack by armed fighters.
The attack came just hours after China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with government officials in the capital N’Djamena
Opposition boycotts vote for a new parliament, provincial assemblies and local councils, citing fears of vote rigging.
The Central African nation delayed elections citing financial challenges and the COVID pandemic.