| Embassy of the United States, N'Djamena | |
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| Location | N'Djamena, Chad |
| Address | Rond-Point Chagoua B.P. 413 N’Djamena, Chad |
| Coordinates | 12°6′7″N 15°2′53″E / 12.10194°N 15.04806°E |
| Website | https://td.usembassy.gov |
The Embassy of the United States in N'Djamena is the diplomatic mission of the United States of America in Chad.
History
On August 11, 1960. The United States recognized the Republic of Chad when it gained its independence from French Equatorial Africa.[1] Diplomatic relations were also established that day, with Alan W. Lukens, the American Consul at Brazzaville, presenting his credentials as Chargé d'Affaires.[1]
The U.S. embassy was established in Fort Lamy, now known as N'Djamena, on February 1, 1961, with Frederic L. Chapin serving as Chargé d'Affaires ad interim.[1] Due to heavy fighting in the city, the embassy was closed on March 24, 1980, and American diplomatic personnel were evacuated.[1] It was later reopened on January 15, 1982, with John Blane as the Principal Officer and Chargé d'Affaires ad interim.[1] In April 2021, the embassy reduced its staff due to rebel forces approaching the capital.[2] The newly elected Chadian president Idriss Déby died that month during the fighting.[3]
See also
- Chad–United States relations
- Embassy of Chad, Washington, D.C.
- List of ambassadors of the United States to Chad
References
- ^ a b c d e "A Guide to the United States' History of Recognition, Diplomatic, and Consular Relations, by Country, since 1776: Chad". history.state.gov. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
- ^ "U.S. embassy to withdraw staff as Chad rebels advance". reuters.com. Reuters. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
- ^ Guenfoud, Ibtissem; Winsor, Morgan (April 20, 2021). "Chad president dies in battle with rebel group, nation's army says". abcnews.go.com. ABC News. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
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