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Two Chadian ministries discuss road safety in schools

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Chad’s ministries of Transport and Education discussed cooperation on 12 October 2026 to reduce traffic accidents. They are considering raising students’ awareness and gradually incorporating road safety into the national curriculum, Journal du Tchad reports.

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