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Executive branch Chad, in 35 editions.
The entry for Chad published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 33 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
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- the first edition with it
- 1990
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- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2016 edition
Changed since 2015president, Council of Ministers (cabinet)
president, Council of Ministers (cabinet)
president, Council of State (cabinet)
president, Council of Ministers State (cabinet)
Published as “Executive branch”
president, Council of State (cabinet)
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Col. Idriss DEBY (since 4 December 1990)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Jean ALINGUE Bawoyeu (since 8 March 1991)
Published as “Elections”
- National Consultative Council:
- last held 8 July 1990; disbanded 3 December 1990
- President:
- last held 10 December 1989 (next to be held NA);
- results - President Hissein HABRE was elected without opposition;
- note - the government of then President HABRE fell on 1 December 1990, and Idriss DEBY seized power on 3 December 1990;
- national conference scheduled for mid-1992 and election to follow in 1993
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
president, Council of State (cabinet)
Chief of State:
Col. Idriss DEBY (since 4 December 1990)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Jean ALINGUE Bawoyeu (since 8 March 1991)
National Consultative Council:
last held 8 July 1990; disbanded 3 December 1990
President:
last held 10 December 1989 (next to be held NA); results - President Hissein
HABRE was elected without opposition; note - the government of then
President HABRE fell on 1 December 1990, and Idriss DEBY seized power on 3
December 1990; national conference scheduled for mid-1992 and election to
follow in 1993
Published as “Elections”
- National Consultative Council:
- last held 8 July 1990; disbanded 3 December 1990
- President:
- last held 10 December 1989 (next to be held NA);
- results - President Hissein HABRE was elected without opposition;
- note - the government of then President HABRE fell on 1 December 1990, and Idriss DEBY seized power on 3 December 1990;
- national conference opened 15 January 1993;
- election to follow by end of year
Published as “Executive branch”
president, Council of State (cabinet)
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Col. Idriss DEBY (since 4 December 1990)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Joseph YODOYMAN (since NA August 1992)
president, Council of State (cabinet)National Consultative Council:
Chief of State:
Col. Idriss DEBY (since 4 December 1990)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Jean ALINGUE Bawoyeu (since 8 March 1991)
last held 8 July 1990; disbanded 3 December 1990
President:
last held 10 December 1989 (next to be held NA); results - President Hissein
HABRE was elected without opposition; note - the government of then
President HABRE fell on 1 December 1990, and Idriss DEBY seized power on 3
December 1990; national conference scheduled for mid-1992 and opened 15 January 1993; election to
follow in 1993 by end of year
president, Council of State (cabinet)
Chief of State:
Col. Idriss DEBY (since 4 December 1990)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Joseph YODOYMAN (since NA August 1992)
The entry for Chad did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- President Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY, since 4 December 1990 (after seizing power on 3 December 1990 - transitional government's mandate expires April 1996)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Djimasta KOIBLA (since 9 April 1995)
- cabinet:
- Council of State; appointed by the president on recommendation of the prime minister
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY, since 4 December 1990
(after seizing power on 3 December 1990 - transitional government's
mandate expires April 1996)
head of government: Prime Minister Djimasta KOIBLA (since 9 April
1995)
cabinet: Council of State; appointed by the president on
recommendation of the prime minister
- chief of state:
- President Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY (since 4 December 1990, after seizing power on 3 December 1990); note - transitional government's mandate was scheduled to expire in May 1996; the first round of presidential elections was scheduled for 2 June 1996, with a runoff on 23 June if necessary
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Djimasta KOIBLA (since 9 April 1995) elected by the Sovereign National Conference
- cabinet:
- Council of State appointed by the president on recommendation of the prime minister
chief of state: President Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY, since DEBY (since 4 December 1990(after 1990, after seizing power on 3 December 1990 1990); note - transitional government's
government's mandate expires April 1996) was scheduled to expire in May 1996; the first
round of presidential elections was scheduled for 2 June 1996, with
a runoff on 23 June if necessary
head of government: Prime Minister Djimasta KOIBLA (since 9 April
1995) elected by the Sovereign National Conference
cabinet: Council of State; State appointed by the president on
recommendation of the prime minister
- chief of state:
- President Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY (since 4 December 1990)
- head of government :
- Prime Minister Djimasta KOIBLA (since 9 April 1995); appointed by the president
- cabinet:
- Council of State appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections:
- the constitution provides for the election of a president by direct popular vote to serve a term of five years;
- if no candidate receives at least 50% of the total vote, the two candidates receiving the most votes must stand for a second round of voting;
- last held 2 June and 11 July 1996 (next to be held NA 2001);
- the prime minister is appointed by the president
- election results:
- in the first round of voting none of the 15 candidates received the required 50% of the total vote; percent of vote, first round - Lt. Gen. Idress DEBY 47.8 %; percent of vote, second round - Lt. Gen. DEBY 69.1%, Wadal Abdelkader KAMOUGUE 30.9%; President DEBY reappointed Prime Minister Djimasta KOIBLA
Rewritten: too little of the 1996 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY (since 4 December 1990)
head of government : Prime Minister Djimasta KOIBLA (since 9 April
1995); appointed by the president
cabinet: Council of State appointed by the president on the
recommendation of the prime minister
elections: the constitution provides for the election of a president
by direct popular vote to serve a term of five years; if no candidate
receives at least 50% of the total vote, the two candidates receiving
the most votes must stand for a second round of voting; last held 2
June and 11 July 1996 (next to be held NA 2001); the prime minister is
appointed by the president
election results: in the first round of voting none of the 15
candidates received the required 50% of the total vote; percent of
vote, first round - Lt. Gen. Idress DEBY 47.8 %; percent of vote,
second round - Lt. Gen. DEBY 69.1%, Wadal Abdelkader KAMOUGUE 30.9%;
President DEBY reappointed Prime Minister Djimasta KOIBLA
- chief of state:
- President Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY (since 4 December 1990)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Nassour Guelengdouksia OUAIDOU (since 16 May 1997);
- appointed by the president;
- note-he was reappointed on 1 January 1998 when President DEBY named his new government
- cabinet:
- Council of State appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections:
- the constitution provides for the election of a president by direct popular vote to serve a term of five years;
- if no candidate receives at least 50% of the total vote, the two candidates receiving the most votes must stand for a second round of voting;
- last held 2 June and 11 July 1996 (next to be held NA 2001);
- the prime minister is appointed by the president
- election results:
- in the first round of voting none of the 15 candidates received the required 50% of the total vote; percent of vote, first round-Lt. Gen. Idress DEBY 47.8%; percent of vote, second round-Lt. Gen. DEBY 69.1%, Wadal Abdelkader KAMOUGUE 30.9%
chief of state: President Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY (since 4 December 1990)
head of government : government: Prime Minister Djimasta KOIBLA (since 9 April Nassour Guelengdouksia OUAIDOU1995); (since 16 May 1997); appointed by the president president; note-he was
reappointed on 1 January 1998 when President DEBY named his new
government
cabinet: Council of State appointed by the president on the
recommendation of the prime minister
elections: the constitution provides for the election of a president
by direct popular vote to serve a term of five years; if no candidate
receives at least 50% of the total vote, the two candidates receiving
the most votes must stand for a second round of voting; last held 2
June and 11 July 1996 (next to be held NA 2001); the prime minister is
appointed by the president
election results: in the first round of voting none of the 15
candidates received the required 50% of the total vote; percent of
vote, first round - Lt. round-Lt. Gen. Idress DEBY 47.8 %; 47.8%; percent of vote,round - Lt.
round-Lt. Gen. DEBY 69.1%, Wadal Abdelkader KAMOUGUE 30.9%; 30.9%
President DEBY reappointed Prime Minister Djimasta KOIBLA
- chief of state:
- President Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY (since 4 December 1990)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Nassour Guelengdouksia OUAIDOU (since 16 May 1997)
- cabinet:
- Council of State appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms;
- if no candidate receives at least 50% of the total vote, the two candidates receiving the most votes must stand for a second round of voting;
- last held 2 June and 11 July 1996 (next to be held NA 2001);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- in the first round of voting none of the 15 candidates received the required 50% of the total vote; percent of vote, first round--Lt. Gen. Idress DEBY 47.8%; percent of vote, second round--Lt. Gen. DEBY 69.1%, Wadal Abdelkader KAMOUGUE 30.9%
chief of state: President Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY (since 4 December
1990)
head of government: Prime Minister Nassour Guelengdouksia OUAIDOU
(since 16 May 1997); appointed by the president; note-he was 1997)
reappointed on 1 January 1998 when President DEBY named his new
government
cabinet: Council of State appointed by the president on the
recommendation of the prime minister
elections: the constitution provides for the election of a presidentdirect popular vote to serve a term of five years; five-year
terms; if no candidate
two candidates receiving
round of voting; last held 2
NA 2001); the prime minister isappointed by the president
election results: in the first round of voting none of the 15
candidates received the required 50% of the total vote; percent of
vote, first round-Lt. round--Lt. Gen. Idress DEBY 47.8%; percent of vote, secondround-Lt. second round--Lt. Gen. DEBY 69.1%, Wadal Abdelkader KAMOUGUE 30.9%
- chief of state:
- President Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY (since 4 December 1990)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Nagdum YAMASSOUM (since 13 December 1999)
- cabinet:
- Council of State, members appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms;
- if no candidate receives at least 50% of the total vote, the two candidates receiving the most votes must stand for a second round of voting;
- last held 2 June and 11 July 1996 (next to be held June 2001);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- in the first round of voting none of the 15 candidates received the required 50% of the total vote; percent of vote, first round - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY 43.8%, Wadal Abdelkader KAMOUGUE 12.4%; percent of vote, second round - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY 69.1%, Wadal Abdelkader KAMOUGUE 30.9%
note: government coalition - MPS, UNDR, and URD
chief of state: President Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY (since 4 December
head of government: Prime Minister Nassour Guelengdouksia OUAIDOUNagdum YAMASSOUM (since 16 May 1997) 13 December 1999)
cabinet: Council of State State, members appointed by the president on the
elections: president elected by popular vote to serve five-year
NA
election results: in the first round of voting none of the 15round--Lt. round - Lt. Gen. Idress Idriss DEBY 47.8%; 43.8%, Wadal Abdelkader KAMOUGUE 12.4%; percent of vote,round--Lt. round - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY 69.1%, Wadal Abdelkader KAMOUGUE 30.9%
note: government coalition - MPS, UNDR, and URD
- chief of state:
- President Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY (since 4 December 1990) head of government: Prime Minister Nagoum YAMASSOUM (since 13 December 1999) cabinet: Council of State, members appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister elections: president elected by popular vote to serve five-year term; if no candidate receives at least 50% of the total vote, the two candidates receiving the most votes must stand for a second round of voting; last held 20 May 2001 (next to be held NA 2006); prime minister appointed by the president election results: Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY elected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY 63%, Ngarlegy YORONGAR 16%, Saleh KEBZABO 7% note: government coalition - MPS, UNDR, and URD
chief of state: President Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY (since 4 December 1990)Nagdum Nagoum YAMASSOUM (since 13 December 1999)terms; term; if no candidate receives at least 50% of the total vote, the two candidates receiving the most votes must stand for a second round of voting; last held 2 June and 11 July 1996 20 May 2001 (next to be held June 2001); NA 2006); prime minister appointed by the presidentin the first round of voting none of the 15 candidates received the required 50% of the total vote; percent of vote, first round - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY 43.8%, Wadal Abdelkader KAMOUGUE 12.4%; elected president; percent of vote, second round vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY 69.1%, Wadal Abdelkader KAMOUGUE 30.9%63%, Ngarlegy YORONGAR 16%, Saleh KEBZABO 7% note: government coalition - MPS, UNDR, and URD
- chief of state:
- President Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY (since 4 December 1990)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Haroun KABADI (since 12 June 2002)
- cabinet:
- Council of State, members appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- election results:
- Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY reelected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY 63%, Ngarlegy YORONGAR 16%, Saleh KEBZABO 7%
note: government coalition - MPS, UNDR, and URD
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote to serve five-year term;
- if no candidate receives at least 50% of the total vote, the two candidates receiving the most votes must stand for a second round of voting;
- last held 20 May 2001 (next to be held NA 2006);
- prime minister appointed by the president
chief of state: President Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY (since 4 December 1990)
head of government: Prime Minister Nagoum YAMASSOUM Haroun KABADI (since 13 December 1999) 12 June 2002)
cabinet: Council of State, members appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
election results: Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY reelected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY 63%, Ngarlegy YORONGAR 16%, Saleh KEBZABO 7%
note: government coalition - MPS, UNDR, and URD
elections: president elected by popular vote to serve five-year term; if no candidate receives at least 50% of the total vote, the two candidates receiving the most votes must stand for a second round of voting; last held 20 May 2001 (next to be held NA 2006); prime minister appointed by the president election results: Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY elected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY 63%, Ngarlegy YORONGAR 16%, Saleh KEBZABO 7% note: government coalition - MPS, UNDR, and URD
- chief of state:
- President Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY (since 4 December 1990)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Moussa Faki MAHAMAT (since NA July 2003)
- cabinet:
- Council of State, members appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- election results:
- Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY reelected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY 63%, Ngarlegy YORONGAR 16%, Saleh KEBZABO 7%
note: government coalition - MPS, UNDR, and URD
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote to serve five-year term;
- if no candidate receives at least 50% of the total vote, the two candidates receiving the most votes must stand for a second round of voting;
- last held 20 May 2001 (next to be held NA 2006);
- prime minister appointed by the president
chief of state: President Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY (since 4 December 1990)
head of government: Prime Minister Haroun KABADI Moussa Faki MAHAMAT (since 12 June 2002) NA July 2003)
cabinet: Council of State, members appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
election results: Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY reelected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY 63%, Ngarlegy YORONGAR 16%, Saleh KEBZABO 7%
note: government coalition - MPS, UNDR, and URD
elections: president elected by popular vote to serve five-year term; if no candidate receives at least 50% of the total vote, the two candidates receiving the most votes must stand for a second round of voting; last held 20 May 2001 (next to be held NA 2006); prime minister appointed by the president
- chief of state:
- President Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY (since 4 December 1990)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Pascal YOADIMNADJI (since 3 February 2005)
- cabinet:
- Council of State, members appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote to serve five-year term;
- if no candidate receives at least 50% of the total vote, the two candidates receiving the most votes must stand for a second round of voting;
- last held 20 May 2001 (next to be held NA 2006);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY reelected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY 63%, Ngarlegy YORONGAR 16%, Saleh KEBZABO 7%
note: government coalition - MPS, UNDR, and URD
chief of state: President Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY (since 4 December 1990)
head of government: Prime Minister Moussa Faki MAHAMAT Pascal YOADIMNADJI (since NA July 2003) 3 February 2005)
cabinet: Council of State, members appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime ministerelection results: Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY reelected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY 63%, Ngarlegy YORONGAR 16%, Saleh KEBZABO 7%elections: president elected by popular vote to serve five-year term; if no candidate receives at least 50% of the total vote, the two candidates receiving the most votes must stand for a second round of voting; last held 20 May 2001 (next to be held NA 2006); prime minister appointed by the president
note: government coalition - MPS, UNDR, and URD
election results: Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY reelected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY 63%, Ngarlegy YORONGAR 16%, Saleh KEBZABO 7%
note: government coalition - MPS, UNDR, and URD
- chief of state:
- President Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY (since 4 December 1990)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Pascal YOADIMNADJI (since 3 February 2005)
- cabinet:
- Council of State, members appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote to serve five-year term;
- if no candidate receives at least 50% of the total vote, the two candidates receiving the most votes must stand for a second round of voting;
- last held 20 May 2001 (next to be held NA 2006);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY reelected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY 63%, Ngarlegy YORONGAR 16%, Saleh KEBZABO 7%
chief of state: President Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY (since 4 December 1990)
head of government: Prime Minister Pascal YOADIMNADJI (since 3 February 2005)
cabinet: Council of State, members appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections: president elected by popular vote to serve five-year term; if no candidate receives at least 50% of the total vote, the two candidates receiving the most votes must stand for a second round of voting; last held 20 May 2001 (next to be held NA 2006); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY reelected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY 63%, Ngarlegy YORONGAR 16%, Saleh KEBZABO 7%
note: government coalition - MPS, UNDR, and URD
- chief of state:
- President Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno (since 4 December 1990)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Pascal YOADIMNADJI (since 3 February 2005)
- cabinet:
- Council of State, members appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote to serve five-year term;
- if no candidate receives at least 50% of the total vote, the two candidates receiving the most votes must stand for a second round of voting;
- last held 3 May 2006 (next to be held by May 2011);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno reelected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY 64.7%, Delwa Kassire COUMAKOYE 15.1%, Albert Pahimi PADACKE 7.8%, Mahamat ABDOULAYE 7.1%, Brahim KOULAMALLAH 5.3%; note - a June 2005 national referendum altered the constitution removing presidential term limits and permitting Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno to run for reelection
chief of state: President Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno (since 4 December 1990)
head of government: Prime Minister Pascal YOADIMNADJI (since 3 February 2005)
cabinet: Council of State, members appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections: president elected by popular vote to serve five-year term; if no candidate receives at least 50% of the total vote, the two candidates receiving the most votes must stand for a second round of voting; last held 20 3 May 2001 2006 (next to be held NA 2006); by May 2011); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno reelected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY 63%, Ngarlegy YORONGAR 16%, Saleh KEBZABO 7% 64.7%, Delwa Kassire COUMAKOYE 15.1%, Albert Pahimi PADACKE 7.8%, Mahamat ABDOULAYE 7.1%, Brahim KOULAMALLAH 5.3%; note - a June 2005 national referendum altered the constitution removing presidential term limits and permitting Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno to run for reelection
- chief of state:
- President Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno (since 4 December 1990)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Nouradine Delwa KASSIRE Koumakoye (since 26 February 2007)
- cabinet:
- Council of State, members appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote to serve five-year term;
- if no candidate receives at least 50% of the total vote, the two candidates receiving the most votes must stand for a second round of voting;
- last held 3 May 2006 (next to be held by May 2011);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno reelected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY 64.7%, Delwa Kassire KOUMAKOYE 15.1%, Albert Pahimi PADACKE 7.8%, Mahamat ABDOULAYE 7.1%, Brahim KOULAMALLAH 5.3%; note - a June 2005 national referendum altered the constitution removing presidential term limits and permitting Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno to run for reelection
chief of state: President Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno (since 4 December 1990)
head of government: Prime Minister Pascal YOADIMNADJI Nouradine Delwa KASSIRE Koumakoye (since 3 26 February 2005) 2007)
cabinet: Council of State, members appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections: president elected by popular vote to serve five-year term; if no candidate receives at least 50% of the total vote, the two candidates receiving the most votes must stand for a second round of voting; last held 3 May 2006 (next to be held by May 2011); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno reelected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY 64.7%, Delwa Kassire COUMAKOYE KOUMAKOYE 15.1%, Albert Pahimi PADACKE 7.8%, Mahamat ABDOULAYE 7.1%, Brahim KOULAMALLAH 5.3%; note - a June 2005 national referendum altered the constitution removing presidential term limits and permitting Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno to run for reelection
- chief of state:
- President Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno (since 4 December 1990)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Youssof Saleh ABBAS (since 16 April 2008)
- cabinet:
- Council of State, members appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote to serve five-year term;
- if no candidate receives at least 50% of the total vote, the two candidates receiving the most votes must stand for a second round of voting;
- last held 3 May 2006 (next to be held by May 2011);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno reelected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY 64.7%, Delwa Kassire KOUMAKOYE 15.1%, Albert Pahimi PADACKE 7.8%, Mahamat ABDOULAYE 7.1%, Brahim KOULAMALLAH 5.3%; note - a June 2005 national referendum altered the constitution removing presidential term limits and permitting Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno to run for reelection
chief of state: President Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno (since 4 December 1990)
head of government: Prime Minister Nouradine Delwa KASSIRE Koumakoye Youssof Saleh ABBAS (since 26 February 2007) 16 April 2008)
cabinet: Council of State, members appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections: president elected by popular vote to serve five-year term; if no candidate receives at least 50% of the total vote, the two candidates receiving the most votes must stand for a second round of voting; last held 3 May 2006 (next to be held by May 2011); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno reelected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY 64.7%, Delwa Kassire KOUMAKOYE 15.1%, Albert Pahimi PADACKE 7.8%, Mahamat ABDOULAYE 7.1%, Brahim KOULAMALLAH 5.3%; note - a June 2005 national referendum altered the constitution removing presidential term limits and permitting Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno to run for reelection
- chief of state:
- President Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno (since 4 December 1990)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Youssof Saleh ABBAS (since 16 April 2008)
- cabinet:
- Council of State, members appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote to serve five-year term;
- if no candidate receives at least 50% of the total vote, the two candidates receiving the most votes must stand for a second round of voting;
- last held 3 May 2006 (next to be held by May 2011);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno reelected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY 64.7%, Delwa Kassire KOUMAKOYE 15.1%, Albert Pahimi PADACKE 7.8%, Mahamat ABDOULAYE 7.1%, Brahim KOULAMALLAH 5.3%; note - a June 2005 national referendum altered the constitution removing presidential term limits and permitting Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno to run for reelection
chief of state:
President Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno (since 4 December 1990)
head of government:
Prime Minister Youssof Saleh ABBAS (since 16 April 2008)
cabinet:
Council of State, members appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections:
president elected by popular vote to serve five-year term; if no candidate receives at least 50% of the total vote, the two candidates receiving the most votes must stand for a second round of voting; last held 3 May 2006 (next to be held by May 2011); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno reelected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY 64.7%, Delwa Kassire KOUMAKOYE 15.1%, Albert Pahimi PADACKE 7.8%, Mahamat ABDOULAYE 7.1%, Brahim KOULAMALLAH 5.3%; note - a June 2005 national referendum altered the constitution removing presidential term limits and permitting Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno to run for reelection
- chief of state:
- President Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno (since 4 December 1990)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Emmanuel NADINGAR (since 5 March 2010)
- cabinet:
Council of State; members are appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
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- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- if no candidate receives at least 50% of the total vote, the two candidates receiving the most votes must stand for a second round of voting;
- last election held on 3 May 2006 (next to be held by May 2011);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno reelected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY 64.7%, Delwa Kassire KOUMAKOYE 15.1%, Albert Pahimi PADACKE 7.8%, Mahamat ABDOULAYE 7.1%, Brahim KOULAMALLAH 5.3%; note - a June 2005 national referendum altered the constitution removing presidential term limits and permitting Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno to run for reelection
chief of state:
President Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno (since 4 December 1990)
head of government:
Prime Minister Youssof Saleh ABBAS Emmanuel NADINGAR (since 16 April 2008) 5 March 2010)
cabinet:
Council of State, State; members are appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
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elections:
president elected by popular vote to serve for a five-year term; if no candidate receives at least 50% of the total vote, the two candidates receiving the most votes must stand for a second round of voting; last election held on 3 May 2006 (next to be held by May 2011); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno reelected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY 64.7%, Delwa Kassire KOUMAKOYE 15.1%, Albert Pahimi PADACKE 7.8%, Mahamat ABDOULAYE 7.1%, Brahim KOULAMALLAH 5.3%; note - a June 2005 national referendum altered the constitution removing presidential term limits and permitting Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno to run for reelection
- chief of state:
- President Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno (since 4 December 1990)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Emmanuel NADINGAR (since 5 March 2010)
- cabinet:
Council of State; members are appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- if no candidate receives at least 50% of the total vote, the two candidates receiving the most votes must stand for a second round of voting;
- last election held on 25 April 2011 (next to be held by 2016);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno reelected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY 83.6%, Albert Pahimi PADACKE 8.6%, Nadji Madou 7.8%
chief of state:
President Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno (since 4 December 1990)
head of government:
Prime Minister Emmanuel NADINGAR (since 5 March 2010)
cabinet:
Council of State; members are appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; if no candidate receives at least 50% of the total vote, the two candidates receiving the most votes must stand for a second round of voting; last election held on 3 May 2006 25 April 2011 (next to be held by May 2011); 2016); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno reelected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY 64.7%, Delwa Kassire KOUMAKOYE 15.1%, 83.6%, Albert Pahimi PADACKE 7.8%, Mahamat ABDOULAYE 7.1%, Brahim KOULAMALLAH 5.3%; note - a June 2005 national referendum altered the constitution removing presidential term limits and permitting Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno to run for reelection 8.6%, Nadji Madou 7.8%
- chief of state:
- President Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno (since 4 December 1990)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Djimrangar DADNADJI (since 21 January 2013)
- cabinet:
Council of State; members are appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- if no candidate receives at least 50% of the total vote, the two candidates receiving the most votes must stand for a second round of voting;
- last election held on 25 April 2011 (next to be held by 2016);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno reelected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY 83.6%, Albert Pahimi PADACKE 8.6%, Nadji Madou 7.8%
chief of state:
President Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno (since 4 December 1990)
head of government:
Prime Minister Emmanuel NADINGAR Djimrangar DADNADJI (since 5 March 2010) 21 January 2013)
cabinet:
Council of State; members are appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; if no candidate receives at least 50% of the total vote, the two candidates receiving the most votes must stand for a second round of voting; last election held on 25 April 2011 (next to be held by 2016); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno reelected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY 83.6%, Albert Pahimi PADACKE 8.6%, Nadji Madou 7.8%
- chief of state:
- President Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno (since 4 December 1990)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Kalzeube Pahimi DEUBET (since 21 November 2013)
- cabinet:
Council of State; members are appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- if no candidate receives at least 50% of the total vote, the two candidates receiving the most votes must stand for a second round of voting;
- last election held on 25 April 2011 (next to be held by 2016);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno reelected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY 83.6%, Albert Pahimi PADACKE 8.6%, Nadji MADOU 7.8%
chief of state:
President Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno (since 4 December 1990)
head of government:
Prime Minister Djimrangar DADNADJI Kalzeube Pahimi DEUBET (since 21 January November 2013)
cabinet:
Council of State; members are appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; if no candidate receives at least 50% of the total vote, the two candidates receiving the most votes must stand for a second round of voting; last election held on 25 April 2011 (next to be held by 2016); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno reelected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY 83.6%, Albert Pahimi PADACKE 8.6%, Nadji Madou MADOU 7.8%
- chief of state:
- President Idriss DEBY Itno, Lt. Gen. (since 4 December 1990)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Kalzeube Pahimi DEUBET (since 21 November 2013)
- cabinet:
Council of State; members are appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- if no candidate receives at least 50% of the total vote, the two candidates receiving the most votes must stand for a second round of voting;
- last election held on 25 April 2011 (next to be held by 2016);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno reelected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY 83.6%, Albert Pahimi PADACKE 8.6%, Nadji MADOU 7.8%
chief of state:
President Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno Itno, Lt. Gen. (since 4 December 1990)
head of government:
Prime Minister Kalzeube Pahimi DEUBET (since 21 November 2013)
cabinet:
Council of State; members are appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; if no candidate receives at least 50% of the total vote, the two candidates receiving the most votes must stand for a second round of voting; last election held on 25 April 2011 (next to be held by 2016); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno reelected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY 83.6%, Albert Pahimi PADACKE 8.6%, Nadji MADOU 7.8%
- chief of state:
- President Idriss DEBY Itno, Lt. Gen. (since 4 December 1990)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Kalzeube Pahimi DEUBET (since 21 November 2013)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers; members appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 25 April 2011 (next to be held by 2016);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno reelected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY (MPS) 83.6%, Albert Pahimi PADACKE (Viva-RNDP) 8.6%, Nadji MADOU 7.8%
chief of state:
head of government:
cabinet:State; Ministers; members are appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote
elections:for a five-year term; in 2 rounds if no candidate receives at least 50% of the total vote, the two candidates receiving the most votes must stand needed for a second round of voting; last 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 25 April 2011 (next to be held by 2016); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
- chief of state:
- President Idriss DEBY Itno, Lt. Gen. (since 4 December 1990)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Albert Pahimi PADACKE (since 15 February 2016)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers; members appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 10 April 2016 (next to be held in April 2021);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno reelected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY (MPS) 61.6%, Saleh KEBZABO (UNDR) 12.8%, Laokein Kourayo MEDAR 10.7%, Djimrangar DADNADJI (MPS) 5.1%, other 9.8%
chief of state: President Idriss DEBY Itno, Lt. Gen. (since 4 December 1990)
head of government: Prime Minister Kalzeube Albert Pahimi DEUBET PADACKE (since 21 November 2013) 15 February 2016)
cabinet: Council of Ministers; members appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 25 10 April 2011 2016 (next to be held by 2016); in April 2021); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno reelected president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY (MPS) 83.6%, Albert Pahimi PADACKE (Viva-RNDP) 8.6%, Nadji MADOU 7.8% 61.6%, Saleh KEBZABO (UNDR) 12.8%, Laokein Kourayo MEDAR 10.7%, Djimrangar DADNADJI (MPS) 5.1%, other 9.8%
- chief of state:
- President Idriss DEBY Itno, Lt. Gen. (since 4 December 1990)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Albert Pahimi PADACKE (since 15 February 2016)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers; members appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 10 April 2016 (next to be held in April 2021);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno reelected president in 1 round; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY (MPS) 61.6%, Saleh KEBZABO (UNDR) 12.8%, Laokein Kourayo MEDAR (CTPD) 10.7%, Djimrangar DADNADJI (CAP-SUR) 5.1%, other 9.8%
chief of state: President Idriss DEBY Itno, Lt. Gen. (since 4 December 1990)
head of government: Prime Minister Albert Pahimi PADACKE (since 15 February 2016)
cabinet: Council of Ministers; members appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 10 April 2016 (next to be held in April 2021); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno reelected president; president in 1 round; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY (MPS) 61.6%, Saleh KEBZABO (UNDR) 12.8%, Laokein Kourayo MEDAR (CTPD) 10.7%, Djimrangar DADNADJI (MPS) (CAP-SUR) 5.1%, other 9.8%
- chief of state:
- President Idriss DEBY Itno, Lt. Gen. (since 4 December 1990)
- head of government:
- President Idriss DEBY Itno, Lt. Gen. (since 4 December 1990); prime minister position eliminated under the 2018 constitution
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers; members appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 10 April 2016 (next to be held in April 2021);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno reelected president in first round; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY (MPS) 61.6%, Saleh KEBZABO (UNDR) 12.8%, Laokein Kourayo MEDAR (CTPD) 10.7%, Djimrangar DADNADJI (CAP-SUR) 5.1%, other 9.8%
chief of state: President Idriss DEBY Itno, Lt. Gen. (since 4 December 1990)
head of government: Prime Minister Albert Pahimi PADACKE President Idriss DEBY Itno, Lt. Gen. (since 15 February 2016) 4 December 1990); prime minister position eliminated under the 2018 constitution
cabinet: Council of Ministers; members appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 10 April 2016 (next to be held in April 2021); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno reelected president in 1 first round; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY (MPS) 61.6%, Saleh KEBZABO (UNDR) 12.8%, Laokein Kourayo MEDAR (CTPD) 10.7%, Djimrangar DADNADJI (CAP-SUR) 5.1%, other 9.8%
The same text in 2019 and 2020.
- chief of state:
- President Idriss DEBY Itno, Lt. Gen. (since 4 December 1990)
- head of government:
- President Idriss DEBY Itno, Lt. Gen. (since 4 December 1990); prime minister position eliminated under the 2018 constitution
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 10 April 2016 (next to be held in April 2021)
- election results:
- Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno reelected president in first round; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY (MPS) 61.6%, Saleh KEBZABO (UNDR) 12.8%, Laokein Kourayo MEDAR (CTPD) 10.7%, Djimrangar DADNADJI (CAP-SUR) 5.1%, other 9.8%
chief of state: President Idriss DEBY Itno, Lt. Gen. (since 4 December 1990)
head of government: President Idriss DEBY Itno, Lt. Gen. (since 4 December 1990); prime minister position eliminated under the 2018 constitution
cabinet: Council of Ministers; members appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister Ministers
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 10 April 2016 (next to be held in April 2021); prime minister appointed by the president 2021)
election results: Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno reelected president in first round; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY (MPS) 61.6%, Saleh KEBZABO (UNDR) 12.8%, Laokein Kourayo MEDAR (CTPD) 10.7%, Djimrangar DADNADJI (CAP-SUR) 5.1%, other 9.8%
- chief of state:
- Interim President Mahamat Idriss DEBY;
- note - on 20 April 2021, newly reelected President Idriss DEBY Itno, Lt. Gen. died of injuries he sustained following clashes between government forces he was commanding and insurgents in the northern part of the country;
- following his death, Mahamat took control of the country and dismissed the Chadian parliament, promising elections within eighteen months
- head of government:
- Interim President Mahamat Idriss DEBY;
- note - on 20 April 2021, President Idriss DEBY Itno, Lt. Gen. died of injuries he sustained following clashes between government forces he was commanding and insurgents in the northern part of the country;
- following his death, Mahamat took control of the country and dismissed the Chadian parliament, promising elections within eighteen months
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 11 April 2021
- election results:
- Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno reelected; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY (MPS) 79.3%, Pahimi PADACKET Albert (RNDT) 10.3%, Lydie BEASSEMDA (Party for Democracy and Independence) 3.16%
chief of state: Interim President Mahamat Idriss DEBY; note - on 20 April 2021, newly reelected President Idriss DEBY Itno, Lt. Gen. (since 4 December 1990) died of injuries he sustained following clashes between government forces he was commanding and insurgents in the northern part of the country; following his death, Mahamat took control of the country and dismissed the Chadian parliament, promising elections within eighteen months
head of government: Interim President Mahamat Idriss DEBY; note - on 20 April 2021, President Idriss DEBY Itno, Lt. Gen. (since 4 December 1990); prime minister position eliminated under died of injuries he sustained following clashes between government forces he was commanding and insurgents in the 2018 constitution northern part of the country; following his death, Mahamat took control of the country and dismissed the Chadian parliament, promising elections within eighteen months
cabinet: Council of Ministers
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 10 April 2016 (next to be held in 11 April 2021) 2021
election results: Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno reelected president in first round; reelected; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY (MPS) 61.6%, Saleh KEBZABO (UNDR) 12.8%, Laokein Kourayo MEDAR (CTPD) 10.7%, Djimrangar DADNADJI (CAP-SUR) 5.1%, other 9.8% 79.3%, Pahimi PADACKET Albert (RNDT) 10.3%, Lydie BEASSEMDA (Party for Democracy and Independence) 3.16%
- chief of state:
- Interim President Mahamat Idriss DEBY (since 20 April 2021);
- note - on 20 April 2021, newly reelected President Idriss DEBY Itno, Lt. Gen. died of injuries he sustained following clashes between government forces he was commanding and insurgents in the northern part of the country;
- following his death, Mahamat Idriss DEBY took control of the country and dismissed the Chadian parliament, establishing a Transitional Military Council and promising elections within eighteen months
- head of government:
- Interim Prime Minister Albert Pahimi PADACKE (since 26 April 2021);
- note - PADACKE was appointed interim prime minister by the Transitional Military Council led by Mahamat Idriss DEBY
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 11 April 2021;
- note - on 20 April 2021, military officials suspended the Constitution and formed a Transitional Military Council, pledging to hold democratic elections in October 2022
- election results:
2021 : Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno reelected; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY (MPS) 79.3%, Pahimi PADACKET Albert (RNDT) 10.3%, Lydie BEASSEMDA (Party for Democracy and Independence) 3.2%, other 7.2%
2016 : Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno reelected president in first round; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY (MPS) 61.6%, Saleh KEBZABO (UNDR) 12.8%, Laokein Kourayo MEDAR (CTPD) 10.7%, Djimrangar DADNADJI (CAP-SUR) 5.1%, other 9.8%
chief of state: Interim President Mahamat Idriss DEBY; DEBY (since 20 April 2021); note - on 20 April 2021, newly reelected President Idriss DEBY Itno, Lt. Gen. died of injuries he sustained following clashes between government forces he was commanding and insurgents in the northern part of the country; following his death, Mahamat Idriss DEBY took control of the country and dismissed the Chadian parliament, establishing a Transitional Military Council and promising elections within eighteen months
head of government: Interim President Mahamat Idriss DEBY; Prime Minister Albert Pahimi PADACKE (since 26 April 2021); note - on 20 April 2021, President Idriss DEBY Itno, Lt. Gen. died of injuries he sustained following clashes between government forces he PADACKE was commanding and insurgents in the northern part of appointed interim prime minister by the country; following his death, Transitional Military Council led by Mahamat took control of the country and dismissed the Chadian parliament, promising elections within eighteen months Idriss DEBY
cabinet: Council of Ministers
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 11 April 2021 2021; note - on 20 April 2021, military officials suspended the Constitution and formed a Transitional Military Council, pledging to hold democratic elections in October 2022
election results: 2021 : Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno reelected; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY (MPS) 79.3%, Pahimi PADACKET Albert (RNDT) 10.3%, Lydie BEASSEMDA (Party for Democracy and Independence) 3.16% 3.2%, other 7.2%
2016 : Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno reelected president in first round; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY (MPS) 61.6%, Saleh KEBZABO (UNDR) 12.8%, Laokein Kourayo MEDAR (CTPD) 10.7%, Djimrangar DADNADJI (CAP-SUR) 5.1%, other 9.8%
- chief of state:
- Interim President Mahamat Idriss DEBY (since 20 April 2021);
- note - on 20 April 2021, newly reelected President Idriss DEBY Itno, Lt. Gen. died of injuries sustained following clashes between government forces he was commanding and insurgents in the northern part of the country;
- following his death, Mahamat Idriss DEBY took control of the country and dismissed the Chadian parliament, establishing a Transitional Military Council and promising elections within 18 months
- head of government:
- Interim Prime Minister Albert Pahimi PADACKE (since 26 April 2021);
- note - PADACKE was appointed interim prime minister by the Transitional Military Council led by Mahamat Idriss DEBY
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 11 April 2021;
- note - on 20 April 2021, military officials suspended the constitution and formed a Transitional Military Council, pledging to hold democratic elections in October 2022
- election results:
2021 : Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno reelected; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY (MPS) 79.3%, Pahimi PADACKET Albert (RNDT) 10.3%, Lydie BEASSEMDA (Party for Democracy and Independence) 3.2%, other 7.2%
2016 : Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno reelected president in first round; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY (MPS) 61.6%, Saleh KEBZABO (UNDR) 12.8%, Laokein Kourayo MEDAR (CTPD) 10.7%, Djimrangar DADNADJI (CAP-SUR) 5.1%, other 9.8%
chief of state: Interim President Mahamat Idriss DEBY (since 20 April 2021); note - on 20 April 2021, newly reelected President Idriss DEBY Itno, Lt. Gen. died of injuries he sustained following clashes between government forces he was commanding and insurgents in the northern part of the country; following his death, Mahamat Idriss DEBY took control of the country and dismissed the Chadian parliament, establishing a Transitional Military Council and promising elections within eighteen 18 months
head of government: Interim Prime Minister Albert Pahimi PADACKE (since 26 April 2021); note - PADACKE was appointed interim prime minister by the Transitional Military Council led by Mahamat Idriss DEBY
cabinet: Council of Ministers
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 11 April 2021; note - on 20 April 2021, military officials suspended the Constitution constitution and formed a Transitional Military Council, pledging to hold democratic elections in October 2022
election results:
2021 : Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno reelected; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY (MPS) 79.3%, Pahimi PADACKET Albert (RNDT) 10.3%, Lydie BEASSEMDA (Party for Democracy and Independence) 3.2%, other 7.2%
2016 : Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno reelected president in first round; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY (MPS) 61.6%, Saleh KEBZABO (UNDR) 12.8%, Laokein Kourayo MEDAR (CTPD) 10.7%, Djimrangar DADNADJI (CAP-SUR) 5.1%, other 9.8%
- chief of state:
- President Mahamat Idriss DÉBY (since 6 May 2024)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Allamaye HALINA (since 23 May 2024)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 6 May 2024 (next to be held NA)
- election results:
- 2024: Mahamat Idriss DÉBY elected president;
- percent of vote - Mahamat Idriss DÉBY (MPS) 61%, Succes MASRA (Transformers) 18.5%, Albert PADACKE 16.9%, other 3.6%
2021: Lt. Gen. Idriss DÉBY reelected transitional president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DÉBY (MPS) 79.3%, Pahimi PADACKET Albert (RNDT) 10.3%, Lydie BEASSEMDA (Party for Democracy and Independence) 3.2%, other 7.2%
note: on 20 April 2021; President Idriss DÉBY died of injuries sustained following clashes between government forces and insurgents in northern Chad; following his death, Mahamat Idriss DÉBY , his son, took control of the country, established a Transitional Military Council which was dissolved in October 2022, and was elected president by popular vote in May 2024
Rewritten: too little of the 2023 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President Mahamat Idriss DÉBY (since 6 May 2024)
head of government: Prime Minister Allamaye HALINA (since 23 May 2024)
cabinet: Council of Ministers
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 6 May 2024 (next to be held NA)
election results:
2024: Mahamat Idriss DÉBY elected president; percent of vote - Mahamat Idriss DÉBY (MPS) 61%, Succes MASRA (Transformers) 18.5%, Albert PADACKE 16.9%, other 3.6%
2021: Lt. Gen. Idriss DÉBY reelected transitional president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DÉBY (MPS) 79.3%, Pahimi PADACKET Albert (RNDT) 10.3%, Lydie BEASSEMDA (Party for Democracy and Independence) 3.2%, other 7.2%
note: on 20 April 2021; President Idriss DÉBY died of injuries sustained following clashes between government forces and insurgents in northern Chad; following his death, Mahamat Idriss DÉBY , his son, took control of the country, established a Transitional Military Council which was dissolved in October 2022, and was elected president by popular vote in May 2024
- chief of state:
- President Mahamat Idriss DÉBY (since 6 May 2024)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Allamaye HALINA (since 23 May 2024)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers
- election/appointment process:
- president directly elected by absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds, if needed, for a 5-year term (no term limits)
- most recent election date:
- 6 May 2024
- election results:
- 2024: Mahamat Idriss DÉBY elected president;
- percent of vote - Mahamat Idriss DÉBY (MPS) 61%, Succes MASRA (Transformers) 18.5%, Albert PADACKE 16.9%, other 3.6%
- expected date of next election:
- TBD
chief of state: President Mahamat Idriss DÉBY (since 6 May 2024)
head of government: Prime Minister Allamaye HALINA (since 23 May 2024)
cabinet: Council of Ministerselections/appointments: election/appointment process: president directly elected by absolute majority absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds rounds, if needed needed, for a 5-year term (no term limits); limits)
most recent election last held on date: 6 May 2024 (next to be held NA)
election results:
2024: Mahamat Idriss DÉBY elected president; percent of vote - Mahamat Idriss DÉBY (MPS) 61%, Succes MASRA (Transformers) 18.5%, Albert PADACKE 16.9%, other 3.6%2021: Lt. Gen. Idriss DÉBY reelected transitional president; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DÉBY (MPS) 79.3%, Pahimi PADACKET Albert (RNDT) 10.3%, Lydie BEASSEMDA (Party for Democracy and Independence) 3.2%, other 7.2% expected date of
note: on 20 April 2021; President Idriss DÉBY died of injuries sustained following clashes between government forces and insurgents in northern Chad; following his death, Mahamat Idriss DÉBY , his son, took controlthe country, established a Transitional Military Council which was dissolved in October 2022, and was elected president by popular vote in May 2024 next election: TBD
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Chad: Executive branch.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/chad/executive-branch.