Chad under Félix Malloum
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The 1975
Economic policies
The successor government soon overturned many of Tombalbaye's more odious policies.
Political control and opposition
Neither reformers nor skilled administrators, the new
Foreign relations and growing dissension
The fundamental failures of Malloum's government, however, were most evident in its interactions with
Goukouni and Habré
The sharp increase in Libyan activity also brought to a head the power struggle within the CCFAN between Goukouni and Habré.
As the military position of the CSM continued to decline in 1977, Malloum's political overtures to the rebel groups and leaders became increasingly flexible.[1] In September Malloum and Habré met in Khartoum to begin negotiations on a formal alliance.[1] Their efforts culminated in a carefully drafted agreement, the Fundamental Charter, which formed the basis of the National Union Government of August 1978.[1] Malloum was named president of the new government, while Habré, as prime minister, became the first significant insurgent figure to hold an executive position in a postcolonial government.[1]
Habré's ascension to power in N'Djamena was intended to signal to Goukouni and other
References
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