Chad’s President Idriss Deby

The rebel group that claimed responsibility for Chad’s President Deby’s death vowed to continue its fight for the capital — setting the stage for a potentially bloody battle for political control of the oil-producing Central African nation.…

Chad’s President Idriss Deby has died while visiting troops on the frontline of a fight against northern rebels, an army spokesman said on Tuesday. In a statement read out on State Television, army spokesman General Azem Bermandoa Agouna…

Chad’s long-time leader, Idriss Deby has secured almost 80% of the votes in provisional results following the presidential election. It puts him on track for a sixth consecutive term, extending his 30 years in power. "Our candidate Idriss…