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Chad’s credit rating held at B- as stability meets ongoing challenges

March 23, 2026 April 16th, 2026

By Djinodji SOLMENGAR Rodrigue

Standard & Poor’s has maintained Chad’s sovereign credit rating at B- with a stable outlook.

The Ministry of Finance welcomed the decision, saying it reflects confidence in the country’s economic direction. Authorities point to projected growth of around 5 percent in 2026, along with ongoing reforms and support from international partners.

The report highlights stronger revenue collection and a manageable level of debt. It also points to continued investment in infrastructure and public services.

However, challenges remain. Chad’s economy still relies heavily on oil, making it vulnerable to external shocks.

At the same time, access to basic services and economic opportunities remains uneven, especially between urban and rural areas. Rising living costs and limited job opportunities continue to shape daily life for many households.

As the country moves forward with its “Chad Connexion 2030” plan, the key challenge will be to turn economic stability into inclusive and sustainable growth.

Djinodji Solmengar

Djinodji Solmengar

Djinodji Solmengar Rodrigue is a journalist with MRTV English, Chad’s first English-language media outlet, where he led English-language news coverage at its launch. Based in N’Djamena, his reporting explores political, economic, and social developments, with particular attention to everyday realities, informal sectors, and cultural life. His work also extends to football and broader societal issues, approached through field reporting and in-depth storytelling. Beyond reporting, Djinodji regularly conducts interviews focused on education, including the teaching of English in Chad, as well as conversations (with AFROTRONIX, to name a few) on culture and music. He is also active as an English–French interpreter, working alongside international media professionals. In this capacity, he recently supported and interpreted for a delegation of foreign journalists, including BBC representatives, during the PND Chad Connexion 2030 mission. Alongside his professional practice, Djinodji is pursuing a PhD, with research centered on the presence of China and Russia in Africa as portrayed in selected Commonwealth online media. His academic interests lie at the intersection of media, geopolitics, and discourse analysis. Earlier in his career, he taught English and authored a Master’s thesis examining the contextualization of English language teaching in Chad, reflecting a sustained engagement with educational challenges and policy.

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