At a pivotal moment, following Chad’s independence, its youthful president, François Tombalbaye, embarked on an ambitious project: transforming the former French-Libre liaison post in Fort Lamy into a vibrant national broadcaster, Radio Tchad. This significant endeavor marked a new era for Chadian media.

During a visit to France, President Tombalbaye made a deliberate detour to the Société de Radiovision d’Outre Mer (SORAFOM), located at the Pavillon de La Muette in the heart of the Saint-Germain forest, Maisons-Laffite. His mission was clear: to find an exceptional journalist capable of laying the foundation for Radio Tchad.

There, he encountered Pierre Schaeffler, the renowned sound engineer credited with revolutionizing radio music. Without hesitation, Schaeffler pointed to a