In Chad, protests broke out after President Idriss Deby was confirmed as the governing party's nominee for the election.<br />''Police fired tear gas at the protesters and arrested more than 50 people. Protests were also held in the cities of Moundou, Doba, Sarh and Abeche.<br />''<br />''Earlier this week, his party officially nominated the 68-year-old to run for a sixth term in elections scheduled for April 11, 2021.<br />''President Idriss Deby has ruled Chad with an iron fist for the past 30 years. The former Army Chief came to power in a 1990 rebellion that removed dictator Hissene Habre in a coup.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Chad amended its constitution again in 2018, expanding the President's powers and increasing the presidential term from five to six years</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">.</span><br />