Idriss Déby Itno
Idriss Déby Itno was the long-serving president of Chad, a position he held from 1990 until his death in 2021. His tenure was marked by a strong military presence and significant involvement in regional security issues, particularly in the Sahel. Déby was known for his authoritarian rule and complex relationships with both Western powers and neighboring countries, influencing Chad's role in the fight against terrorism in the region.
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President Idriss Déby Itno condemned the Iranian attacks targeting the UAE and expressed his country's solidarity.
رئيس الدولة والرئيس التشادي يبحثان خلال اتصال هاتفي المستجدات في المنطقة
United Arab Emirates· 2026-03-02
Idriss Déby Itno was a powerful leader of Chad from 1990 until his death in 2021.
Au Tchad, Amdjarass, ville symbole du règne de la famille Déby
France· 2026-02-26
Idriss Déby Itno was the president of Chad until his death in 2021, which led to the military taking control.
The Resurgence of Coups in Africa | Commentaries
Liberia· 2025-12-03
Idriss Deby Itno had ruled Chad for 30 years before being killed in a gun battle with rebels.
Chad parliament adopts unlimited, seven-year presidential terms
Kenya· 2025-10-03
The military installed Déby as Chad's leader after his father, Idriss Déby Itno, was killed by rebels in 2021.
Former prime minister arrested over alleged links to deadly clashes
United Kingdom· 2025-05-16
Idriss Déby Itno was the late President of Chad who inaugurated the construction of the bridge.
Cameroun-Tchad : Pont sur le Logone, 620 mètres à 74 milliards F inauguré ce jour
Cameroon· 2025-04-28
He is the President of Chad who visited the UAE to enhance bilateral relations.
رئيس الدولة يبحث مع رئيس تشاد تعزيز العلاقات الثنائيةUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-04-18
Idriss Déby Itno was a strong ally of France in Africa and the father of Mahamat Idriss Déby.
Le Tchad tourne le dos à la France et se cherche de nouveaux partenairesFrance· 2025-03-02
Idriss Déby Itno was the father of Mahamat Idriss Déby and passed away in 2021.
Le Tchad se rapproche des juntes sahéliennesFrance· 2025-02-28