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Heritage Explains The President Has Been Killed; The Republic of Chad Hangs In the Balance It s the story hardly anyone in America is talking about. One of Africa’s longest-serving presidents, Idriss Déby of Chad (who had ruled for 30 years) was recently killed in a battle against rebels advancing towards the capital. His shocking death has thrown the country’s frequently tempestuous politics into further turmoil, even as the rebels remain in the field. On this fascinating episode, we talk about who President Déby was and what his legacy looks like, what s at stake for this troubled region in Africa, and what this means for America and our allies.

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