The youthful general Mahamat Idriss Deby, who stood watch over his late father as head of the presidential guard, is set to take over as Chad’s new head of state.
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Chad President Deby killed after re-election, ends his 30 years in power
Chadian President Idriss Deby Itno, who ruled the central African nation for more than three decades, was killed Tuesday.
Chad’s President Idriss Deby re-elected for sixth term with 79.3% of vote
Chad’s long-ruling President Idriss Deby Itno was re-elected to a sixth term with 79.32 percent of the votes cast in April 11’s election, according to provisional results from the electoral commission on Monday.