Polling stations have opened in Chad for a presidential election in which incumbent Idriss Deby is widely expected to extend his 30-year rule despite growing signs of popular discontent and criticism over his handling of oil wealth. Chadian soldiers belonging to the Presidential Guard vote during an early round of the election on April 10 [Marco Longari/AFP] … Continue reading Chad goes to polls as President Deby seeks to extend 30-year rule Election kicks off amid mounting popular discontent and opposition criticism against incumbent Deby