In N’Djamena, a high-level meeting took place on May 27, 2026, at the Ministry of Justice to resolve escalating tensions between magistrates and the Minister of Public Security and Immigration. The gathering brought together key figures, including Justice Minister Ndolenodji Alixe Naimbaye and Security Minister Ali Ahmat Aghabache.
The Justice Minister emphasized the necessity of institutional dialogue and preserving a peaceful environment. The Security Minister clarified that his earlier statements—made during a public domain occupation discussion—were misconstrued due to manipulated video footage. He denied any intention to undermine the judiciary and apologized for the misinterpretation of his words.
Syndical voices and institutional concerns
Union representatives raised concerns, arguing that the Minister’s remarks threatened judicial independence. While acknowledging the government’s formal apology, they requested further clarification on specific phrases deemed unclear.
The Security Minister acknowledged potential ambiguities in his statements and committed to issuing a more precise public apology. The First President of the Supreme Court highlighted the importance of ongoing dialogue to safeguard the judiciary’s credibility and stability.
Path to reconciliation
Participants agreed to refine the apology letter and release a joint statement outlining steps to restore mutual trust. The session concluded with a noticeably calmer tone, signaling progress in defusing the conflict.
