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Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno (born 1984), also known as "Kaka," is the President of Chad. He took power in April 2021 as head of a Transitional Military Council after his father, long-time President Idriss Déby, was killed in battle. He was subsequently elected President in the May 2024 elections, which marked the end of the transition but were contested by the opposition.
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Maintained stability in Chad amidst regional Sahelian chaos
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President of Chad
Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno (born 1984), also known as "Kaka," is the President of Chad. He took power in April 2021 as head of a Transitional Military Council after his father, long-time President Idriss Déby, was killed in battle. He was subsequently elected President in the May 2024 elections, which marked the end of the transition but were contested by the opposition.
Elected President in 2024 (ending the official transition)
Commander of Chadian forces in Mali (MINUSMA) distinguished for combat
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General, Chadian Army
Head of Presidential Guard (DGSSIE)
Chairman, Transitional Military Council (2021–2024)
President of Chad (2024–Present)
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Violent crackdown on protestors in October 2022 (Black Thursday)
Controversial succession seen by many as a dynastic coup
The 2024 election was boycotted by parts of the opposition and marred by the killing of opponent Yaya Dillo
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Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno (born 1984), also known as "Kaka," is the President of Chad. He took power in April 2021 as head of a Transitional Military Council after his father, long-time President Idriss Déby, was killed in battle. He was subsequently elected President in the May 2024 elections, which marked the end of the transition but were contested by the opposition.
Mahamat Idriss Déby is affiliated with Patriotic Salvation Movement (MPS).
Governor of Vihiga County
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