Overview

• Chad's May 6 presidential election features incumbent leader Mahamat Idriss Deby and main challenger Succes Masra, amid widespread disillusionment and calls for change.
• Deby's regime faces accusations of stifling opposition and manipulating electoral processes, as civil unrest and protests against military rule intensify.
• International concerns grow over Chad's election integrity and stability, with Western and regional powers closely monitoring the outcome.
• Opposition leader Masra, once an exile, now Prime Minister, promises reform but faces skepticism over his sudden political alignment with Deby.
• Security issues and the strategic importance of Chad in the Sahel region underscore the high stakes of this election for both local and global actors.