Politics of Chad
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The politics of Chad take place in a framework of a
In May 2013, security forces in Chad foiled a coup against the President
The National Transitional Council will oversee the transition to democracy.[5]
Executive branch
Office | Name | Party | Since |
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President
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Mahamat Déby | Patriotic Salvation Movement | 20 April 2021 |
Chad's executive branch is headed by the President and dominates the Chadian political system. Following the military overthrow of Hissène Habré in December 1990, Idriss Déby won the presidential elections in 1996 and 2001. The constitutional basis for the government is the 1996 constitution, under which the president was limited to two terms of office until Déby had that provision repealed in 2005. The president has the power to appoint the Council of State (or cabinet), and exercises considerable influence over appointments of judges, generals, provincial officials and heads of Chad's parastatal firms. In cases of grave and immediate threat, the president, in consultation with the National Assembly President and Council of State, may declare a state of emergency. Most of the key advisors for former president Déby were members of the Zaghawa clan, although some southern and opposition personalities were represented in his government.
Legislative branch
According to the 1996 constitution, the
Judicial branch
Despite the constitution's guarantee of judicial independence from the executive branch, the president names most key judicial officials. The Supreme Court is made up of a chief justice, named by the president, and 15 councilors chosen by the president and National Assembly; appointments are for life. The Constitutional Council, with nine judges elected to 9-year terms, has the power to review all legislation, treaties and international agreements prior to their adoption. The constitution recognizes customary and traditional law in locales where it is recognized and to the extent it does not interfere with public order or constitutional guarantees of equality for all citizens.
Political parties and elections
Presidential elections
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
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Idriss Déby | Patriotic Salvation Movement | 2,219,352 | 59.92 | |
Saleh Kebzabo | National Union for Democracy and Renewal | 473,074 | 12.77 | |
Laoukein Kourayo Médard | Chadian Convention for Peace and Development | 392,988 | 10.61 | |
Djimrangar Dadnadji | CAP–SUR | 186,857 | 5.04 | |
Delwa Kassiré Koumakoye | 73,636 | 1.99 | ||
Malloum Yoboide Djeraki | 67,019 | 1.81 | ||
Mahamat Ahmat Alhabo | 58,533 | 1.58 | ||
Abdoulaye Mbodou Mbami | 53,204 | 1.44 | ||
Clément Djimet Bagaou | 48,471 | 1.31 | ||
Gali Ngothé Gatta | 44,899 | 1.21 | ||
Brice Mbaimon Guedmbaye | 36,647 | 0.99 | ||
Djividi Boukar | 25,107 | 0.68 | ||
Julien Béassemda | 24,125 | 0.65 | ||
Total | 3,703,912 | 100.00 | ||
Valid votes | 3,703,912 | 89.82 | ||
Invalid/blank votes | 419,818 | 10.18 | ||
Total votes | 4,123,730 | 100.00 | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 6,252,548 | 65.95 | ||
Source: Constitutional Court |
Parliamentary elections
International organization participation
2021 government shakeup
On 20 April 2021, following the death of longtime Chad President
Following protests on 14 May 2022, the authorities in Chad detained several members of civil society organizations. The protests were organized in N’Djamena, and other cities across the country by Chadian civil society organizations, united under the coalition Wakit Tamma.[8]
See also
References
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- ^ "Chad President Idriss Deby dies on front lines, according to an army statement". Deutsche Welle. 20 April 2021. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
- ^ "Chad Sets Up Transitional Military Council Headed By Son Of Late President – Reports". UrduPoint. Retrieved 2021-04-20.
- ^ "Chad President Idriss Deby killed on frontline, son to take over". Thomas Reuters News. Reuters. April 20, 2021. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
- ^ "The uphill battle facing Chad's new Transition Council – DW – 10/08/2021". dw.com. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
- ^ "Chad's President Idriss Déby dies 'in clashes with rebels'". BBC News. 20 April 2021. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
- ^ Bisong Etahoben. "Chad Military Junta Appoints 9 Women Into 40-member Transitional Govt". humanglemedia.com. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ^ "Chad: Release Opposition Members and Supporters". Human Rights Watch. 30 May 2022. Retrieved 30 May 2022.