Croquemort: A biographical journey in the context of Chad

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Itineraries of serendipity in an unreported Chad Didier/Croquemort is a big fan of The Simpsons. Every time he has some free time he watches some TV episodes about this crazy family, whose life is a strong comment on the outside world and the ways we organize ourselves. On his laptop, […]

Does the scenario ever end?

tagged Android Youth / entrepreneurship / Facebook / festival / ICTs / Internet / itinerary / m-health / N’Djaména / nomadic mind / oppression / slam / youth

It is important to note that from 10 April 2016 until the end of November 2016, Chad was partially deprived of Internet services. The government closed down Facebook, WhatsApp, and other specific websites, with the explanation that there were technical problems. None of my informants believed this explanation. These young […]

Internet connectivity in Chad

tagged Android Youth / communication / Facebook / Internet / N’Djaména / phones / smartphone / social media / youth

In recent years, the slogan about N’Djaména becoming the ‘vitrine de l’Afrique’ has been a central theme in the propaganda of Déby for assuring his position in Central Africa. The transformation, modernization, and beautification of the city have been among the priorities of the government, which seeks to transform the […]

Youth protest in Chad: the anger behind the vitrine

tagged crisis / Déby / Internet / la vitrine d’Afrique / N’Djaména / oppression / phone / terrorism / voices / youth protests

Didier is always on his phone. He assured me that this phone is, in fact, his livelihood. He does not use it for making phone calls but rather as a tool for accessing the Internet and social media. The networks on Facebook and WhatsApp keep him always on the move; […]

Internet and the android youth in Chad

tagged Android Youth / communication / Dawa / entrepreneurs / Facebook / ICTs / Internet / m-health / mobile / N’Djaména / phone / smartphone / social media / terrorism / youth