Chad establishes land chambers to resolve property disputes

The Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Land Planning, Urbanism and Habitat officially launched land chambers in Chad on November 10, 2026.

This move aims to secure real estate assets and provide a structured framework for managing land ownership. Ndolenodji Alixe Naïmbaye, the Minister of Justice, stated that these chambers facilitate real time information sharing between judicial bodies and land services. The new structures are the only authorities permitted to handle disputes regarding registered property rights, privileges, and mortgages.

This change follows a directive from the President of the Republic to address recurring land conflicts. Mahamat Assileck Halata, the Minister of Land Planning, Urbanism and Habitat, noted that the reform addresses daily difficulties for Chadians. The government hopes these chambers will eventually lead to the creation of a dedicated land court. The ministry urged citizens to use these legal pathways instead of seeking private justice or using violence to settle property disagreements.