Will General Chani Stay in Power?

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It remains to be seen just how much popular support General Chani commands. President Bizoum is yet to formally resign, that the hunter hasn't managed to brandish a sign resignation letter from him at all. There's just no doubt that his army will be badly divided, which means risks of further fighting within the army down the line. And probably above all, real distraction from dealing with the jihadist problem, which is only likely to get worse.

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