Mahamat idriss déby itno’s sovereigntist stance in Chad under scrutiny

In Chad, scrutiny intensifies over Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno’s declared sovereigntist principles. A recent high-profile engagement saw him in Ouagadougou, met by Burkina Faso’s transitional leader Ibrahim Traoré on February 21, 2025. This interaction offers a crucial lens through which to examine his administration’s commitment to Chadian sovereignty and its broader implications for West Africa.

By Jeanne Ntouba — Reporter