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Chad, a large, mostly Muslim country of the Sahel and an OIC member since 1969, belongs to the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC). Islamic finance in the six CEMAC countries is governed by a regional regulation adopted in November 2022, under which banks and microfinance institutions may operate exclusively in Islamic finance or through a dedicated window, with the prior authorisation of the Central African Banking Commission (COBAC).
Institutions already offering Islamic finance had until 31 December 2025 to comply. Chad is also a major livestock producer whose cattle, sheep and camels supply Halal markets in the region. This guide lists the institutions behind each part, with their pages on Wasabih.
Yes. Since the CEMAC regulation on Islamic finance adopted in November 2022, banks and microfinance institutions in Chad may offer Islamic finance with COBAC's authorisation.
The Central African Banking Commission (COBAC), the banking supervisor of the six CEMAC countries.
Banks and microfinance institutions already offering Islamic finance had to comply with the 2022 regulation by 31 December 2025, a deadline COBAC reaffirmed in July 2025.
Chad has no national Halal law; exporters of livestock and meat should use certification bodies recognised by their buyers' countries.
Chad has been a member state of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation since 1969.
Part of the Halal economy in Chad?
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