N'Djamena, May 9, 2025 (AFP) - Former presidential aide jailed in Chad for corruption

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2025-05-09

Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno's former chief of staff was on Friday sentenced to five years in prison for corruption at a court in N'Djamena. Businessman About Hachim Bouder brought a case in January against Idriss Youssouf Boy, accusing him of extorting nearly nine billion CFA francs (about $15 million) over two years. The money was intended for infrastructure construction projects in eastern Chad. "It's a complete surprise for us b......

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