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Chad’s Council confirmed Mahamat Déby as winner of the election

Chad's Council confirmed Mahamat Déby as winner of the election

Chad’s Constitutional Council has confirmed the results of the presidential election, declaring interim military leader Mahamat Déby the winner. It also rejected challenges by two losing candidates in the 6 May elections. The country’s electoral body declared Gen Déby winner of the election with 61% of the vote, with his …

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Chad: opponent Kebzabo appointed new Prime Minister

Chad: opponent Kebzabo appointed new Prime Minister

Chad’s transitional government on Wednesday appointed opposition politician Saleh Kebzabo as the country’s new prime minister, the presidency announced. It comes after former Prime Minister Albert Pahimi Padacke resigned to pave the way for a new administration. Mr Padacke, a civilian politician served as interim prime minister after President Mahamat …

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Chad’s foreign minister resigns as government begins talks with rebels

Chad's foreign minister resigns as government begins talks with rebels

Chad’s interim Foreign Affairs Minister Cherif Mahamat Zene said on Monday he was stepping down because of disagreements with senior politicians, as the government attempts to open dialogue with rebels and end military rule. Zene resigned as talks are taking place in Qatar’s capital Doha with various rebel and opposition …

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