Chad’s parliamentary election hands Mahamat Déby absolute control. Here’s why it’s dangerous
Chadians’ trust in the democratic process has ceased completely. This bodes ill for a country that ranks as one of the ...
Final Tally Confirms Chad Military Ruler's Party As Poll Winner
Chad's Constitutional Council on Tuesday confirmed the MPS party of military ruler President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno as the ...
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Nearly two dozen Chadian rebel groups walked out of peace negotiations with Chad’s government in Doha, Qatar, on Saturday, arguing that the actions of Chadian leader Mahamat Idriss Deby had ...
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Chad goes to polls amid opposition boycott
The opposition boycotting the elections has left the field open to candidates aligned with incumbent Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno. The vote is being held amid security challenges due to Boko Haram ...
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Chad’s ruling party wins majority in parliamentary election boycotted by main opposition
The parliamentary election, which also included regional and municipal elections, was the last stage of the country's transition to democracy after Mahamat Idriss Deby took power as a military ...
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Attack on Chad's presidential palace leaves 19 dead
The attack on Wednesday night occurred while Chadian President Mahamat Deby Itno was inside the palace, but authorities said the situation was quickly brought under control. “The situation is ...
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Chadians were voting on Sunday in a parliamentary election boycotted by the opposition that will likely consolidate President Mahamat Idriss Deby's power and complete the oil-producing nation's ...
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Chad’s ruling party wins majority in controversial parliamentary election
President Mahamat Idriss Deby’s party, the Patriotic Salvation Movement, has secured 124 of the 188 seats at the National Assembly, Ahmed Bartchiret, head of the electoral commission ...
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Attack on Chad’s presidential palace leaves 19 dead
The attack on Wednesday night occurred while Chadian President Mahamat Deby Itno was inside the palace, but authorities said the situation was quickly brought under control. “The situation is ...