Chad's participation in Mali against rebel groups assisted the French both militarily and diplomatically. Now, as a former despot goes on trial for crimes against humanity, cementing Chad's commitment to Rule of Law, the country partners with four neighbouring nations against the mutual threat posed by Boko Haram.

Chad's participation in Mali against rebel groups assisted the French both militarily and diplomatically. Now, as a former despot goes on trial for crimes against humanity, cementing Chad's commitment to Rule of Law, the country partners with four neighbouring nations against the mutual threat posed by Boko Haram.

Chad's participation in Mali against rebel groups assisted the French both militarily and diplomatically. Now, as a former despot goes on trial for crimes against humanity, cementing Chad's commitment to Rule of Law, the country partners with four neighbouring nations against the mutual threat posed by Boko Haram.

Chad's participation in Mali against rebel groups assisted the French both militarily and diplomatically. Now, as a former despot goes on trial for crimes against humanity, cementing Chad's commitment to Rule of Law, the country partners with four neighbouring nations against the mutual threat posed by Boko Haram.

The Burkina Faso leader's rouse to extend his hold on power has pushed his people beyond their endurance. Africa's other despots may not be as immune from their people's will as in the past.

The Burkina Faso leader's rouse to extend his hold on power has pushed his people beyond their endurance. Africa's other despots may not be as immune from their people's will as in the past.

The Burkina Faso leader's rouse to extend his hold on power has pushed his people beyond their endurance. Africa's other despots may not be as immune from their people's will as in the past.

The Burkina Faso leader's rouse to extend his hold on power has pushed his people beyond their endurance. Africa's other despots may not be as immune from their people's will as in the past.

The involvement of the international community has brought a degree of control to the chaos in the Central African Republic (CAR). The interim government seeks national consensus with the support of the United Nations Peace Mission and regional forces, but a Conference of National Reconciliation has highlighted the differences between the different factions.