Chad's President Mahamat Deby said the decision to terminate the country's military pact with France was taken because it had become outdated, in his first public remarks since the surprise announcement last week.

Deby stated that the agreement no longer served Chad's security or geopolitical interests. Despite over a decade of fighting a jihadist insurgency, support from French and U.S. troops has not succeeded in stabilizing the country.

West Virginia is actively searching for the 36th head football coach in program history after firing Neal Brown on Sunday evening.  Until that search is complet

Chad Scott has been named interim head coach at West Virginia University, according to reports. The school is expected to confirm the decision today.