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Déby holds secret talks with rebels, makes peace with Moussa Faki

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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. [...]
Chadian president Mahamat Idriss Deby.
Chadian president Mahamat Idriss Deby. © Mehdi Chebil / Hans Lucas via Reuters Connect
Ahead of a repeatedly delayed national dialogue, Chadian leader Mahamat Idriss Déby has begun discreet discussions with his late father's most ardent opponents. He has also reached out to the chair of the African Union Commission. [...] (808 words)
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CHAD Politics 02/11/2021

Chad interim rulers mull strategies for staying in power post-transition 

The Chadian presidential election is theoretically due to be held in a year's time. With this in mind, various scenarios are being studied by Mahamat Deby's entourage to ensure that the country's interim leader remains in power. [...]
The president of the Transitional Military Council, Mahamat Idriss Deby (left) and the African Union (AU) chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat.
The president of the Transitional Military Council, Mahamat Idriss Deby (left) and the African Union (AU) chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat. © Chadian presidency/African Union Commission

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