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Chadians vote in general elections

Chadians vote in general elections

The vote is taking place amid significant geopolitical tensions, including the gradual withdrawal of French forces following the termination of a military cooperation agreement.

Chad gears up for polls amid opposition boycott

Chad gears up for polls amid opposition boycott

The voting is taking place against a backdrop of recurring attacks by Boko Haram in the Lake Chad region, the ending of a military accord with former colonial ruler France, and an influx of refugees fleeing the conflict in Sudan.

Chad's Mahamat Deby to be sworn in as elected president

Chad's Mahamat Deby to be sworn in as elected president

The swearing in ceremony will mark the end of three years of military rule following the death of former president Idriss Deby Itno.

Chad PM resigns after election loss to junta leader Deby

Chad PM resigns after election loss to junta leader Deby

Succes Masra, 40, was once a fierce opponent of Mahamat Idriss Deby before becoming prime minister four months ago.

Chad opposition leader Masra challenges election result in court

Chad opposition leader Masra challenges election result in court

Masra, who serves as the prime minister of a transitional government alleges that an electoral fraud was planned.

Chad's election celebrations turn chaotic after bullets fired

Chad's election celebrations turn chaotic after bullets fired

Celebratory gunfire leaves casualties in the capital, N'Djamena, after interim President Mahamat Idriss Deby was declared winner.

'Victory is resounding' - Chad President Deby speaks after polls win

'Victory is resounding' - Chad President Deby speaks after polls win

The provisional official results were released on Thursday, extending his family's decades-long position in power.

Chad holds first election since military seized power

Chad holds first election since military seized power

Transitional leader General Mahamat Deby is being challenged by nine other candidates including his Prime Minister Succes Masra.

US seeks to revise deal to keep troops at base in Chad

US seeks to revise deal to keep troops at base in Chad

Chad has said that it wanted to continue the security partnership after the presidential election there.

Chad military leader announces presidential run

Chad military leader announces presidential run

Deby Itno took power after the death of his father, veteran leader Idriss Deby Itno, in 2021 while fighting rebels.

Chadian opposition figure killed amid tension in capital

Chadian opposition figure killed amid tension in capital

Yaya Dillo was a fierce opponent of Chad's transitional president, his cousin Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno.

US top diplomat holds talks with Chad's leader on transition plan

US top diplomat holds talks with Chad's leader on transition plan

US Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield met with interim President Mahamat Idriss Deby in Chad's capital N'Djamena.