Chad's political future has a new face—and it's a familiar one. Interim President Mahamat Idriss Deby clinched victory in the May 6 presidential election with a decisive 61% of the vote, according to provisional results announced Thursday. The National Election Management Agency declared the win after releasing data showing Deby's closest rival, Prime Minister Succes Masra, trailing at 18.53%.
Agency chief Ahmed Bartichet called the results a \"clear mandate\" for Deby, who has led the Central African nation since 2021. The election marks Chad's first presidential vote since the death of former leader Idriss Déby Itno, Mahamat's father, whose 30-year rule ended amid regional instability.
Young voters across Chad—a country where over 60% of the population is under 25—are closely watching how Deby's administration tackles economic challenges and security threats. Will this victory bring stability or spark new debates? Stay tuned as final results await certification.
Agency chief Ahmed Bartichet called the results a \"clear mandate\" for Deby, who has led the Central African nation since 2021. The election marks Chad's first presidential vote since the death of former leader Idriss Déby Itno, Mahamat's father, whose 30-year rule ended amid regional instability.
Stay tuned as final results await certification.
