World & Nation
A top Chadian military commander says that President Idriss Deby Itno is dead after more than three decades in power.
April 20, 2021
Thousands of people protest and two die in Chad in demonstrations against the rule of a transitional military council after the president’s death.
April 27, 2021
The government of Chad says it thwarted a rebellion against President Hissen Habre, and neighboring Sudan said the three leaders of the attempted coup escaped to Sudan.
April 15, 1989
July 28, 2015
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – The Central African Republic’s interim president, Michel Djotodia, agreed to resign Friday under regional pressure after failing to halt the brutal sectarian violence that has devastated the country, officials announced.
Jan. 10, 2014
Central African Republic president and prime minister resign
Rebel leader Idriss Deby declared himself president of Chad and appointed a governing Council of State.
Dec. 5, 1990
The rebel leader who overthrew President Hissene Habre freed at least 400 Libyan prisoners of war today and promised officials of the toppled regime that he would establish a democratic government.
Dec. 3, 1990
Chad’s government has arrested 100 military officers and soldiers implicated in a failed assassination plot against President Idriss Deby last week, the security minister said.
March 21, 2006
New President Idriss Deby accused the United States of running a camp to arm and train soldiers to overthrow Libya’s Col.
Dec. 9, 1990