Chad's President has died a day after winning re-election. Idriss Deby's son has been named the interim leader. But rebel groups are vowing to take control of the capital. WION’s Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Chad's President dies, rebels vow to take control

Chad rebels threaten to depose slain president's son 

Deby (68) took power in a rebellion in 1990 and was one of Africa’s longest-ruling leaders, surviving numerous coup attempts and rebellions.

Chad: Military vows to hold elections in 18 months as leader Deby killed in battle

Chad President Idriss Deby dies during clashes with rebels, army says

Chad's army says rebel column in the north 'destroyed' 

Chad votes with 30-year ruler Deby poised for sixth win

Sub-Saharan countries gathered in Chad on Monday for the opening of the 2-day G5 Sahel Summit. Chad called for international support to help the beleaguered Sahel as five nations and ally France began a summit on the future of their anti-extremist campaign.

G5 Sahel Summit: Chad calls for support to fight terrorism

French troops face grim reality in Mali

Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Ghana, Niger, Mali, Nigeria, Congo Republic and Senegal are among those worst-hit this year,

Severe floods hit 760,000 people in West and Central Africa

Chad denies claims 44 Boko Haram suspects suffocated to death

Nine killed in suicide attack in Chad; it is Boko Haram, says Army

Thirteen French helicopter troops killed in Mali combat operation

Hissene Habre, former dictator found guilty of rape

Former Chadian dictator Hissene Habre convicted of rape

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