SubSaharan Africa 437
Coding changes: Fatalities changed from None.
471 Cameroon/482 Central African Republic
MID#4306
Dispute Number: 4306
Date(s): March 1, 2001 to March 6, 2001
Participants: 482 Central African Republic/471 Cameroon
Outcome (and Settlement): Unclear (None)
Fatalities: None
Narrative: Heavily armed troops from the Central African Republic moved into
Cameroonian territory and established a 100-square-kilometer “buffer zone” with
Cameroon. The troops then dismantled Cameroon’s border post. Cameroon did not
immediately respond.
475 Nigeria/483 Chad
MID#3066
Dispute Number: 3066
Date(s): April 18, 1983 to July 11, 1983
Participants: 483 Chad/475 Nigeria
Outcome (and Settlement): Unclear (Negotiated)
Fatalities: 251–500 deaths
Narrative: Border clashes between Nigeria and Chad from April to June 1983 closed
their border for several months. The dispute began after Chad attempted to annex
Nigerian islands located in Lake Chad between the two countries. Both states wanted
control of the oil resources located on the islands. The presidents of both sides met
on July 11, 1983, and agreed to end the fighting and reopen the border following a
ceasefire.
Coding changes: Start Date changed from April 29, 1983. Outcome changed from
Unclear. Settlement changed from None.
MID#4068
Dispute Number: 4068
Date(s): July 25, 1995 to July 1995
Participants: 475 Nigeria/483 Chad
Outcome (and Settlement): Unclear (None)
Fatalities: None
Narrative: Nigerian troops were reported to be occupying islands on Lake Chad fol-
lowing failed border negotiations. Chadian and Nigerian leaders then met and stated
they were pleased with the direction of the relations between the two countries. Nige-
ria’s foreign minister followed by calling for a withdrawal of their troops.