President Deby’s death

The African Union has called for more amiable civilian and military leaders in Chad until elections can be organised following the death of President Idriss Deby and subsequent military takeover last month. While the AU repeated its…

The political and security situation in the Central African Republic was the focus for Heads of States who attended a mini-summit in the Angolan capital, Luanda Tuesday. President Kagame joins President Sassou Nguesso of Congo Brazza…

The Chadian capital, N'Djamena has commenced another day of uncertainty as the locals come to terms with the demise of their late President Idriss Deby. President Deby reportedly succumbed to injuries on the frontline with rebels on…

Among those who eulogised Deby was Félix Tshisekedi, President of DR Congo and current President of the African Union. President Tshisekedi said he was "appalled" and that the death is "a great loss for Chad and Africa as a whole".…

The African Union expresses its deepest condolences to the family and the people of The Republic of Chad following the untimely passing of H.E. President Idriss Déby. "The late President Déby played a key role in promoting the African…

The Chadian army has said a military council led by the late president’s 37-year-old son General Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, a four-star general, would replace him and take over as the new leader of the country. Upon his take over, General…