Tombalbaye
Americannoun
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Even the tomb of François Tombalbaye, the nation’s first president, is just a car-sized lump of tile ringed by barbed wire — not a statue in sight.
From New York Times • Jun. 18, 2018
During 15 years of harsh and eccentric rule, President Ngarta Tombalbaye of Chad survived at least seven major assassination attempts.
From Time Magazine Archive
But France could not supply the arms without affronting the government of Chad President N'Garta Tombalbaye and losing influence throughout Africa.
From Time Magazine Archive
Despite his ruthless oppression of political opponents, Tombalbaye was never able to gain complete control of Chad, a country torn by traditional religious and tribal animosities.
From Time Magazine Archive
Almost immediately, thousands of brightly swathed men and women poured into the dusty streets of the sun-scorched city, singing, dancing and joyfully chanting, "Tombalbaye is dead."
From Time Magazine Archive
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