World reacts to death of Chad President Idriss DebyWorld leaders pay tribute to Idriss Deby, Chad’s president for more than 30 years, who has died at 68.
Slain Chad leader Deby’s son named ‘president of the republic’General Mahamat Idriss Deby, 37, will take over as president after death of his father, according to new charter.
Idriss Deby: Chad ruler who held on power, died battling rebelsPresident of more than 30 years had fought off several rebellions and was increasingly seen as silencing rivals.