An attack on the presidential palace in N’Djamena, Chad, resulted in the deaths of 19 individuals, including 18 attackers. The government has described the incident as a disrupted attempt at destabilization. The motivations behind the assault remain unclear, with initial reports suggesting the involvement of Boko Haram, while officials have dismissed the attackers as ‘drunken criminals.’ This comes amid post-election tensions as President Mahamat Déby Itno seeks to solidify his power following a disputed parliamentary election.