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Chadian security services prevented an anti-constitutional attempt to destabilize the country, planned by the military, the country’s government declared, as cited by the media.
The international community, led by France, swiftly endorsed Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, a 37-year-old four-star general, after Idriss Deby senior's dramatic demise.
Chad Leader Idriss Deby Dies on Battlefield After Winning Re-Election Deby's son, Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, has taken over as interim leader of a transitional military council. Idriss Deby. Photo: Reuters World7 hours ago Idriss Deby, the son of a shepherd who went on to lead his country Chad and become one of Africa’s longest-serving heads of state, has died on a battlefield with anti-government rebels. He was 68. The shock announcement came from the Chadian military, just a day after Deby was confirmed president-elect after securing nearly 80% of the April 11 vote. Meanw...