The United States greeted Monday April 26 in a measured way the appointment of Albert Pahimi Padacké to the post of Prime Minister of Chad, a few days after the death of President Idriss Déby Itno.
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“We have long been with the Chadian people to advocate for a democratic and representative government. The appointment of a prime minister from civil society is potentially a positive first step
,
”
Robert Godec, the head of American diplomacy for Africa, told reporters.
He urged to
"take advantage of this moment to move the country forward in a democratic way"
.
The United States was
"gravely concerned"
about the direction in which Chad was heading since the brutal death last week of President Deby, who ruled the country for 30 years, added the American diplomat. A military junta led by General Mahamat Idriss Déby, son of the former president, then took power. On Monday, she appointed Albert Pahimi Padacké, the last Prime Minister of Idriss Déby Itno, head of the transitional government.
