After the coup of 1975 that removed Tombalbaye, Toura returned to the diplomatic service and was made Ambassador to the United States in 1976. He served until 1979, when he resigned after the dissolution of any central authority in Chad.
After the 1975 coup that ousted Tombalbaye, Toura returned to diplomatic service and was appointed Ambassador to the United States in 1976. He served until 1979, when he resigned after the collapse of any central authority in Chad.