What’s next for Chad?
The president of Chad has been killed. Government and parliament have been dissolved. The capital’s on full alert – but what exactly is happening? And why does it matter?
Chad’s on full alert.
Earlier this week, President Idriss Déby was reportedly killed during a battle with rebel forces.
Since then, the army has appointed his son as leader. But the opposition says Chad “is not a monarchy”.
Tensions are running high. Government and parliament have been dissolved. A curfew remains in place.
Chad’s neighbours are nervous too: the country’s been a key player in the fight against jihadists across the Sahel.
So, what happens now?
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