00:00The Chadian Prize in Mohammed Idris Debi Itno has been named the winner of the 2026 African Peace Prize for his peaceful management of the Chad's political transition and the country's humanitarian response to Sudanese refugees, according to the African Conference for Peace.
00:17The Prize Committee's unanimous decision recognized President Debi's role in consolidating peace in Chad while opening the country's eastern border to hundreds of thousands of people fleeing conflict in Sudan, according to the organization.
00:32In a statement, the committee said its decision followed an in-depth review of nominations and analytical reports by African and international research centers, highlighting President Debi's efforts to strengthen national unity and use dialogue as a strategic tool for resolving political and regional disputes.
00:52Since coming to power, Debi has sought to reconcile different political and social groups in Chad, promoting national reconciliation.
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