Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno Sworn in as Chad's President Amid Controversy
Deby, a career soldier, seized power three years ago following the death of his father, Idriss Déby, who had ruled Chad with an iron fist for three decades.
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Chad's Interim Prime Minister Challenges Election Results
In a statement released on social media, Masra announced, “With the help of our lawyers, today we submitted a request to the Constitutional Council to reveal the truth of the ballot boxes.”
Mahamat Idriss Deby Wins the Controversial Presidential Election in Chad
This decisive victory eliminates the need for a runoff against his closest rival, Prime Minister Succes Masra, who garnered 18.5 percent of the vote.
Presidential Election Underway in Chad Amid Delays and High Hopes for Democratic Transition
The election has attracted attention both domestically and internationally, as it promises to end a period of military-led governance that began after the sudden death of Déby’s father, Idriss Déby, who was killed in 2021 amid conflict with rebels.
Political Tensions Characterize Chad's Imminent Elections
Success Masra, the current prime minister of the interim government and a former African Development Bank executive, is among the main challengers.
U.S. Military to Resume Talks with Chad on Troop Deployment After Presidential Election
This development follows a recent decision by the U.S. to withdraw most of its approximately 100 troops from Chad after the Chadian government raised legal concerns about their operations.
Diplomatic Tensions Soar as U.S. Withdraws Majority of Troops from Chad and Niger
The strategic shift follows the termination of an essential status-of-forces agreement by Niger's ruling junta, which previously permitted U.S. forces to operate within its borders.
Chad's Interim President Mahamat Idriss Déby Launches Presidential Campaign
Speaking at his first campaign rally in the capital, N'Djamena, Déby, who is also a military officer, affirmed his commitment to the people.