N’DJAMENA: Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby on Friday pardoned jailed ex-prime minister and leader of the main opposition party Succes Masra and eight other opposition leaders. Deby has led Chad since 2021 after taking charge of a military transition following the death of his father, Idriss Deby Itno, who was killed by rebels after 30 years leading the central African country. Analysts and the opposition had said that long jail terms imposed on opposition figures showed Chad was sliding further from democratic principles under Deby.

The presidency has not provided further details on the reasons behind the pardon, and it remains unclear whether the move could open the door to renewed political dialogue between…

Ancien premier ministre et chef du principal parti d’opposition, Succès Masra purgeait depuis plus d’un an une peine de 20 ans de prison ferme. Les huit autres dirigeants de…