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In power for 30 years, Idriss Déby's death leaves huge uncertainties at the heart of government.

Share on Twitter Chad's President Idriss Deby Itno has died in combat after three decades in power, the army said on Tuesday, opening a period of uncertainty in a country that is a key strategic ally of the West in a troubled region. His son was immediately named transitional leader as head of a military council and both the government and parliament were dissolved, but the army vowed "free and democratic" elections after an 18-month transitional period. The army said Mr Deby had died from injuries sustained as he led his troops against rebels who launched an offensive against his...

President Muhammadu Buhari has mourned President Idriss Deby of Chad, describing him as a gallant leader. Deby, who was newly re-elected for the sixth term, died yesterday from injuries sustained while fighting rebels. Buhari, in a condolence message by his media assistant, Malam Garba Shehu, expressed sadness over “the sudden and tragic death of President Deby on the front line, fighting against rebel soldiers.” He said: “I’m deeply shocked and devastated by the sudden death of Idriss Deby on the battlefront to defend the sovereignty of his country. “The late Deby had played a very...

WFP Chad Country Brief, March 2021 Format USD 1.6 m cash-based transfers made USD 81.5 m six months (April – September 2021) net funding requirements 377,034 people assisted in March 2021 Operational Updates • Following the results of the March 2021 Cadre Harmonisé (food security assessment), WFP is preparing for the lean season response. Between June and August, based on the needs assessment, WFP aims to assist 690,000 food insecure Chadians across six provinces in the Sahelian belt (Barh el Gazal, Batha, Guera, Kanem, Lac, and Wadi Fira) with a full ration of food for 90 days. However,...

Article content N’DJAMENA — The son of Chad’s slain leader Idriss Deby took over as president and armed forces commander on Wednesday as rebel forces threatened to march on the capital, deepening the turmoil in a country vital to international efforts to combat Islamist militants in Africa. The political opposition also denounced the military’s takeover of control, calling the move a coup d’etat and rejecting its plan for a transition. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or Chad in turmoil after Deby death as rebels, opposition challenge mi...