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Chad Moving Closer to Removal of Presidential Term Limits

Chad's National Assembly has overwhelmingly approved Constitutional reforms extending the president's mandate from five to seven years, renewable indefinitely.

The changes, awaiting a final Senate vote on 13 October before being signed into law, have sparked criticism from opposition leaders who warned they threaten democracy and entrench President Mahamat Idriss Déby's grip on power. Déby took office in 2021 following his father's death and secured victory in a disputed 2024 election after three years of military rule, with his party later dominating parliamentary polls.

The government figures defended the reforms as "technical," opposition MPs boycotted the vote, and called the overhaul a profound modification of the Constitution rather than minor adjustments. Analysts said the reforms are almost certain to pass, paving the way for Déby and the ruling party to cement long-term control.

   

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Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno (file photo).

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