May 12, 2026

Chad reopens borders after Idriss Deby’s death

Chad reopened its borders on Wednesday, a day after they were closed following the death in combat of president Idriss Deby Itno, the country’s new transitional military council said.

A curfew — also imposed after the veteran leader’s death on Tuesday — would now start from 8 pm instead of 6 pm, according to a statement signed by the military council’s spokesman Azem Bermandoa Agouna.

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