On April 20, Chadian President Idriss Déby Itno was killed in action on a battlefield north of N'Djamena, the capital of Chad, according to the BBC. At 68 years old, he had been commanding his troops against a rebel insurgence, when he was wounded by an exploding shell. “The Resident of the Repu
With Sahel fight at stake, Macron pledges role in Chad
“France will never let anyone question and will never let anyone threaten – not today, not tomorrow – Chad’s stability and integrity … France will also be here to support, without hesitation, the promise of a peaceful Chad” vowed President Emmanuel Macron
Saturday 24/04/2021
French President Emmanuel Macron and Mahamat Idriss Deby, son of late Chadian President Idriss Deby, attend the state funeral of the slain leader in N’Djamena, Chad, April 23, 2021. (AFP)
N’DJAMENA French president Emmanuel Macron attended the N’Djamena funeral of Idriss Deby Itno, a key figure in France-led regional fight against the Sahel’s jihadist threat, as he voiced backing for the fallen president’s son and successor, Mahamat Idriss Deby.
Funérailles de Deby, la France et les pays du Sahel s inquiètent de la stabilité du Tchad maliweb.net - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from maliweb.net Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.