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In Chad's presidential election, Mahamat Déby emerges victorious, securing over 61% of the votes, thus extending his family's 34-year dynasty. His win prevents a runoff and signals the end of a political transition from military rule to democracy. The outcome awaits confirmation by the Constitutional Council.
Chad's transitional president, Mahamat Déby, clinched victory in the country's recent presidential poll, announced by the Chadian National Election Management Agency.
Déby secured over 61 percent of the votes, defeating his main opponent, incumbent Prime Minister Succès Masra, who garnered 18.5 percent. Déby's win solidifies his family's 34-year dynasty and ensures continuity in Chad's leadership.
Despite Masra's premature declaration of victory on Facebook and allegations of electoral malpractice, Déby urged calm and promised to serve all Chadians, regardless of their voting preferences.
The election signifies the conclusion of Chad's transition from military rule to democracy, with provisional results expected by May 21 and final confirmation by June 5 by the country's Constitutional Council.
