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N’Garta Tombalbaye

president of Chad
Also known as: François Tombalbaye
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N'Garta Tombalbaye was the first president of Chad, serving after the country gained full independence on August 11, 1960. He was a southern trade union leader who rose to prominence by succeeding Gabriel Lisette, the first territorial governor.12

Tombalbaye's presidency was marked by efforts to unify the country, including the fusion of his Chad Progressive Party (PPT) with the National African Party (PNA) to form the Union for the Progress of Chad. However, political stability was challenged by internal tensions and external influences, particularly from Libya. In 1963, an alleged conspiracy led to the dissolution of the National Assembly and the establishment of a one-party state, with Tombalbaye consolidating power.12

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