Tag: Idriss Deby
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The beatification of a coup plotter – Owei Lakemfa
By Owei Lakemfa Mahamat Idriss Deby, 37, bedecked in the military fatigue of a four star general spotting a red beret and some decoration on his chest, was seen at the Nigeria Aso Rock Presidential Villa on Friday, May 14, 2021. He had at least two other four star generals in similar fatigue in red…
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Idriss Deby: Warlord in Chad’s elusive peace, By Owei Lakemfa
By Owei Lakemfa THE last time I was in Chad was in 2014. In its capital, N’Djamena, I couldn’t resist the feeling that I was in a big rural village. Many of the side streets I went, were either un-tarred or in need of some repair and in some cases, water logged. Desperation was…
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Buhari mourns, calls Idriss Deby Nigeria’s friend
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over “the sudden and tragic death of President Idriss Deby of Chad. The 68 year-old leader died on the front line, fighting against rebel soldiers. Reacting to the incident on Tuesday, President Buhari said: “I’m deeply shocked and devastated by the sudden death of Idriss Deby on the battle…
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BREAKING: Newly re-elected Chadian President, Deby dies after sustaining injuries in battle against rebels
Chadian army on Tuesday announced the death of President Idriss Derby. He reportedly sustained injuries in the battle against rebels, one day after he wins elections for a sixth mandate. Chadian President Idriss Déby Itno, who has been in power for 30 years, died on April 20, 2021 from injuries sustained while commanding his army…
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Chadian president Idriss Deby wins re-election, extends 30-year rule
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. Former prime minister Albert Pahimi Padacke came in second with just 10.32 percent in the presidential vote, while turnout was 64.81 percent,…
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Buhari meets Chadian president, Idriss Deby in Abuja
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently holding bilateral talks with the President of the Republic of Chad, Idriss Deby at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. President Deby arrived at the State House forecourt about 12:15 pm and he was welcomed by his host President Buhari, who introduced some members of his cabinet to him. Those with president…