N'DJAMENA (Reuters) - Chad's President Idriss Deby named a new prime minister on Thursday, hours after the previous head of government resigned along with his cabinet as parliament prepared to examine a motion of censure against them.
Kalzeubet Pahimi Deubet an economist who currently heads Chad's government-owned cotton parastatal, was appointed under a presidential decree read on state television. He has also held a number of positions in previous governments, including minister of the civil service and minister of communication.