Topic: Idriss Deby

Africa Monitor Chad's former dictator to be tried in Senegal for atrocities

Hissène Habré will become the first world leader to be prosecuted for crimes against humanity by another country's government. Could his trial set a precedent for future cases?

South Sudan, darling of the West, faces charges of political repression

The Sudan People's Liberation Movement dominates South Sudan's political arena, and its reticence to allow political opposition to develop could hurt its image among Western donors.

Did Qaddafi flee to Niger? Libyan convoy in Niger is reminder of Sahel's close ties.

Muammar Qaddafi may not be in Niger, but he has lots of friends to Libya's south.

West Africa Rising: Libya war boosting Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb?

Despite US training and support, West African nations have been unable to stamp out the terrorist group and the upheaval in Libya may be bolstering the group's arsenal.

What to watch for as election season sweeps across Africa

There are five countries in East and West Africa slated for elections in the near future. Guest blogger Alex Thurston outlines out the issues at hand in each election.

Qaddafi's ties to rebel groups scrutinized as 'African mercenaries' patrol Libya

Libya's leader Muammar Qaddafi is known to have strong patronage networks with tribal leaders throughout Africa. Multiple witnesses say African mercenaries have brutally suppressed Libyan protesters in recent days.

Five African stories you may have missed during Egypt's revolt

Street protests in Gabon, a punishing stalemate in Ivory Coast, a coming election in Uganda: there is plenty of news even as Africans remain glued to the Egypt revolt. Some of it may affect the price of your next steaming cup of cocoa.

Haiti 'orphan' rescue mission: Adoption or child trafficking?

This weekend's arrest of 10 members of an Idaho-based Baptist charity for trying to take 33 Haitian children across the border with the Dominican Republic without proper paperwork has become an international incident.

Ghana's new president: Africa's symbol of a working democracy

John Atta Mills took the oath of office Wednesday after a closely contested race.

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Darfur rebel raid stirs Sudan-Chad war

The JEM rebel group – which Sudan accuses of being backed by Chad – reached the outskirts of Sudan's capital, Khartoum, for the first time this weekend, raising concerns about a proxy war.

Africans' newest form of dissent: blogs

From Congo to Chad, dissidents are taking their grievances online. But are some rebels going too far?

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Chad refugees head home after failed rebel coup

Tens of thousands of Chadians fled when rebels stormed the capital earlier this month. They're returning cautiously.

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France backs Deby, may intervene in Chad

After a green light from the UN, France decided Tuesday to scrap its neutrality and help fend off a rebel advance.

In Chad, put refugees first

An armed rebellion in Chad threatens hundreds of thousands of refugees.

As fighting rages in Chad, France's new role revealed

France did not repel this weekend's coup attempt on its former colony as it has in the past, but the UN Monday approved unilateral French action to support Chad's government.

If Chad coup succeeds, Darfur crisis could deepen

Rebels stormed Chad's capital, delaying arrival of EU troops to help refugees.