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The sudden death of Chad’s president, who had ruled for 30 years, has left palpable tension and a lack of security in the air
Chad’s president Deby dies in combat: army
Chad’s newly re-elected President Idriss Deby Itno, in power for three decades, died Tuesday of injuries while fighting rebels in the north of the Sahel country
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Citizens of Chad finally get to cast their votes
Voters in Chad have gone to the polls for the first local elections in the country’s history, after the ballot had been rescheduled several times.
Chad’s opposition unite against Déby Itno
The main opposition parties in Chad say they will present a united front against President Déby Itno’s Patriotic Salvation Movement in Parliament.
Former rebel arrested entering Chad
A former rebel leader who laid down arms has been arrested after returning to Chad despite President Idriss Déby Itno apparently inviting him back.
Chad votes as opposition boycotts poll
Chad’s presidential election began on Monday with Idriss Déby Itno virtually assured of extending his 21-year-rule as his rivals boycotted the poll.
No surprises predicted for Chad poll
Chad voters go to the polls on Monday for a presidential ballot with incumbent Idriss Déby Itno all but guaranteed a win.
Sudan’s al-Bashir defies ICC with Chad trip
Sudan President Omar al-Bashir arrived in Chad on Wednesday, his first visit to a full member state of the ICC, which wants his arrest for genocide.
Chad gets new prime minister
Emmanuel Nadingar was named prime minister of Chad on Friday after Youssouf Saleh Abbas tendered his resignation.
Sudan, Chad agree to end proxy wars
Sudan and Chad agreed on Tuesday to end their proxy wars and engage in direct talks to rebuild their war-affected border areas.
Chad’s Déby in Sudan amid thaw in ties
Chadian President Idriss Déby Itno on Monday arrived in Khartoum on his first visit to Sudan since 2004.
Chad’s rebels unify in bid to overthrow Déby
Eight rebel groups in Chad have joined to form a unified insurgency that is preparing fresh military action, one of its members said on Monday.