Dialogue Is Crucial, Says Chad's New Prime Minister DeutscheWelle: Chad
, in what was called a"dynastic coup."
"The willingness to open up is the most important thing. We have a unity government focused on inclusivity. We will continue in the atmosphere of a national, inclusive dialogue and we must continue in this spirit with those who want to join us," Kebzabo told DW. "What happened has buried democracy in Chad," one man told DW without sharing his name."We shouldn't impose a president on Chadians illegally."The president's authority meanwhile has also been broadened to allow him to name and dismiss the government, a move that has been criticized by opposition parties and pro-democracy groups in the vast Central African nation.
At his inauguration ceremony, Deby appeared in a traditional white boubou robe instead of his military general's uniform -- as if to underline he was now president of a civilian government instead of the military council. But for Koundougoumi,"nothing has changed" with Deby's new clothes.The longer transition period and expansion of presidential powers are just two of several resolutions adopted at the national peace dialogue that preceded Deby's inauguration.
This ruling elite is the main beneficiary of a Chad's oil wealth, a sore point in a country that ranks third lowest in the world on the development index and is currentlyAn estimated two million people out of a population of 16.4 million are facing hunger in Chad, according to UN agencies.Mahamat Deby has promised"elections organized transparently and peacefully to ... ensure the return to constitutional order.
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