francois tombalbaye assassination
Chad Achieves Independence From France On This Day In 1960
The Republic of Chad gained independence from France on this day in 1960, but the independence was short-lived because first President Francois Tombalbaye (pictured) ruled with no consideration for true democracy, banning all political parties and making his rule sovereign, which led to decades of civil war. SEE ALSO: Effects of Slavery, Colonialism, & Racism…
