Mahamat Idris Deby Itno Wins Chad's 2024 Presidential Election
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Presidential Election in Chad |
| Date of Election | May 6, 2024 |
| Provisional Result | Announced on May 10, 2024 by the National Election Management Agency |
| Winner | Mahamat Idris Deby Itno |
| Vote Share | 61.03% |
| Closest Competitor | Prime Minister Succes Masra |
| Vote Share | 18.53% |
| Controversy | Allegations of election rigging and irregularities; disqualification of opposition leaders |
| Background | Mahamat Deby took over as interim president after his father Idriss Deby's death in 2021 |
| Regional Significance | First democratic election in a military-ruled country in the Sahel region |
| Chad Overview | Fifth largest country in Africa; capital is N'Djamena; official currency is the CFA franc |
| Presidential Term | Six-year term limit of two terms |