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Sassou Nguesso and ECCAS seek to regain upper hand on Chad

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“Chad post-Idriss Deby: the big unknown”
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Chad post-Idriss Deby: the big unknown

In April 2021, following the death in combat of Idriss Deby, Chad's all-powerful leader who ruled over the country for over three decades, his son Mahamat Idriss Deby known as "Kaka" took over at the head of the National Transitional Council. A year later, with the threat of rebellion hanging over N'Djamena, the country remains more split than ever. In an attempt to bridge the divide, Kaka has been trying to engage with his father's opponents, lately in Qatar since 13 March. But this is no easy task in the context of shifting regional alliances and the talks with the opposition's armed groups have been dragging on, casting a doubt on the general election set for the end of 2022.
Congolese head of state Denis Sassou Nguesso in Paris in May 2021.
Congolese head of state Denis Sassou Nguesso in Paris in May 2021. © Ludovic Marin/Pool/EPA/Newscom/MaxPPP
ECCAS President Denis Sassou Nguesso is timidly trying to play a part in managing Chad's transition. But the international community would clearly prefer the African Union to oversee the next stage. [...] (422 words)
Issue dated 24/05/2021 Reading time 2 minutes
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