Deby Sworn in as Chad’s President, Names Allamaye Halina as PM

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Mahamat Idriss Deby was sworn in as President of Chad, succeeding his late father after serving three years as an interim leader under military rule.

An Overview of the News

• Deby won the presidential election on May 6, 2024, and will serve a five-year term.

• President Deby has appointed Allamaye Halina, Chad's former ambassador to China and former director general of state protocol, as the new Prime Minister of Chad.

• Allamaye Halina replaces opposition leader Succes Masra, who resigned on May 22, 2024.

• Succes Masra was appointed Prime Minister in January 2024.

About Chad

• Chad, officially known as the Republic of Chad, is an independent state.

• It is located at the crossroads of North and Central Africa.

  • Capital:- N'Djamena

  • Official languages:- French, Arabic

  • Currency:- Central African CFA franc