Idriss Déby’s death and son’s leadership ― The making of a new African dynasty

Idriss Déby’s death and son’s leadership ― The making of a new African dynasty

Late Chadian President, Idriss Deby and son and Head, Transitional Military Council, Gen. Mahamat Deby

By Victoria Ojeme

Tuesday’s death announcement of Idriss Déby, the president of Chad just after news came that he had won a sixth term, by 79.3%, in the latest provisional results on Monday sent shock waves around the world.

According to the army spokesperson, Général Azem Bemrandoua Agouna, the military had been pushed back by insurgents who were advancing on the capital, N’Djamena.

Déby, was expected to give a victory speech after receiving the provisional results, but opted…

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