Chad's Idriss Deby names ex-opposition chief Saleh Kebzabo as PM

Chadian opposition politician Saleh Kebzabo has been appointed prime minister. PHOTO | COURTESY


What you need to know:

  • Kebzabo, a fierce opponent in the last years of the elder Deby's rule, had been swift to recognise his son as leader after his death. Two leaders from his UNDR party took part in the first transition government named by the junta.
  • Deby's junta had originally declared it would restore civilian rule after 18 months in power, and he had at first promised not to take part in the elections that would follow.