The Latest Breaking News from Chad

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Chadian soldiers deployed on Friday in large numbers across several districts of the capital after late-night celebrations marked the presidential election victory of junta leader General Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno.

Chad's interim President Mahamat Idriss Déby has been declared the official winner of the 6 May presidential elections with over 61 percent of the vote, according to provisional results released Thursday, extending his family's decades-long grip on power.

Chad's presidential election results spark controversy as Mahamat Deby Itno emerges as the winner, facing opposition claims and accusations of manipulation.

Violence and questions of election-rigging, however, marred the vote tally, which was announced earlier than expected.

Chad's state election body said on Thursday interim president Mahamat Idriss Déby had won the May 6 presidential election outright with over 60 percent of the vote, citing provisional results, even as his main challenger declared himself the winner.

Chadian Prime Minister and presidential candidate Succes Masra's party on Wednesday condemned violence and threats against him and his supporters, and alleged electoral fraud this week.

Monday was voting day in Chad, where nearly 8 million voters were eligible to choose their next president, after three years of military rule under Mahamat Idriss Déby. Analysts widely expect the incumbent to win.

Chad's presidential election amidst turmoil, facing violence, economic woes, and security threats. The country's future hangs in the balance.

Chad has been battling political upheaval since 2021 when longtime ruler Idriss Deby died and his son seized power.