Idriss Deby
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Chad leader has daddy issues
Chad’s Mahamat Déby is determined to fill his father Idriss Déby’s shoes — and not just with the blood of his enemies
Family dynasties fuel conflict across Africa
“Family fortunes” in Chad reflect further-reaching dynamics of ruling
Chad faces an uncertain future
Idriss Déby’s son takes power after strongman father dies in battle a day after his re-election
The African Union’s (un)official statement on the US elections
The United States has never been shy to pass judgment on African elections. What does it look like when Africa passes judgment on America’s chaotic vote?
Not everyone is happy about Sudan snuggling up with Israel
Once Tel Aviv’s sworn enemy, Khartoum is apparently ready to end hostilities, but Sudanese refugees fear they may be deported
Why do presidents cling to power?
Four former heads of state speak about what being president is actually like
Analysis across Africa shows how social media is changing politics
Social media is shaping Africa’s political engagement in diverse and complex ways
Tensions flare near Chad’s precarious northern border
Tibesti has long been fertile ground for rebellions in Chad. Is another one coming?
Algeria, Sudan and the danger of presidents-for-life
Unless something changes, Cameroon and Uganda might be next