At the time of his death, Idriss Deby, a Chadian politician, had a fortune of $50 million.
From 1990 until his death on April 20, 2021, Idriss held the position of President of Chad.
The Patriotic Salvation Movement was also under his leadership.
The Zaghawa ethnic group’s Bidyat clan was represented by him. General Idriss Deby Itno was born in Fada, French Equatorial Africa in 1952.
Deby’s ascension to power followed a rebellion against President Hissene Habre in 1990, and he has managed to withstand such rebellions.
After completing his studies at the Officers’ School in N’Djamena, he was able to obtain a professional pilot certificate.
The year 1983 saw him appointed as the commander-in-chief of the army under Habre.
He was appointed as the top military advisor to the Presidency at a later time.