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This overview highlights significant political leaders in Chad's history since its independence. Ngarta Tombalbaye was the first president of the Republic of Chad (1960–1975). Following him, General Félix Malloum took power after the 1975 coup but was ousted in 1979. Goukouni Oueddei served as president from 1979 to 1982 and later led a rival government. Hissène Habré seized the capital in 1982 and ruled as president until 1990, when Idriss Déby took control after a French-supported invasion from Sudan. For more details, explore the contributions of these influential Chadian leaders.
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Important people • Ngarta Tombalbaye (1918–75) was the first president of the independent Republic of Chad. Gen. Félix Malloum (b.1932) became chief of state after the 1975 coup, but was ousted in 1979. Goukouni Oueddei (b.1944) served (1979–82) as president and subsequently led a Libyan-backed rival government in northern Chad. Hissène Habré (b.1942), a Muslim military leader, seized the capital in 1982 and became president. Idriss Déby (b.1950) seized power in 1990 after a French-supported invasion from Sudan. Read more: Famous chadians - Chad - powerhttp://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/Africa/Chad-FAMOUS-CHADIANS.html#ixzz1EcqkoKw8