HISTORIC TIMELINE

7000Early Human Settlement

Human populations began moving into the Chadian basin in great numbers.

1920French Conquest

France conquered Chad and incorporated it into French Equatorial Africa.

1960Independence from France

Chad obtained independence, led by François Tombalbaye.

1965Civil War Erupts

Civil war erupted due to resentment towards policies in northern Chad.

1979Rebels Conquer Capital

Rebels took over the capital, ending the South's dominance.

1987End of Chadian–Libyan Conflict

The Chadian–Libyan conflict ended with a French military intervention.

1990Hissène Habré Overthrown

General Idriss Déby overthrew Hissène Habré.

1991Army Modernisation

A modernisation of the Chad National Army was initiated with French support.

2003Darfur Crisis Spillover

The Darfur crisis in Sudan destabilised Chad, causing refugee influx.

2021Death of Idriss Déby

President Déby was killed, leading to his son Mahamat Déby assuming control.