Chad Ex-PMs To Lose Benefits In Austerity Drive

The drop in oil prices has left President Deby no choice but to cut spending AFP

Chad's President Idriss Deby has announced that former prime ministers will be stripped of the state privileges they have enjoyed as part of cost-cutting measures.

FOR THE RECORD: Chad’s Deby Inaugurated For Fifth Term August 8th PHOTO NEWS

Chad's President Idriss Deby AP

Chad's President Idriss Deby was sworn in for a fifth term on Monday, August 8th, 2016.