Chad's Mahamat Deby Declared Winner in Contested Presidential Election

Opposition claims of fraud dismissed as constitutional council confirms Deby's victory with 61% of the vote.

General Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno won Chad's presidential election with 61% of the vote, according to final results.
The constitutional council rejected an appeal from Deby's main opponent, Prime Minister Succès Masra, who alleged massive fraud.
Deby has been in power since 2021 after the death of his father, long-time ruler Idriss Deby Itno.
Heavy troop deployments in N'Djamena have created a tense atmosphere as residents fear potential unrest.
International human rights groups criticized the election process, calling it neither credible nor fair.