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Chad elections: Will President Mahamat Idriss Deby keep to his promises?

Chad elections: Will President Mahamat Idriss Deby keep to his promises?

Chad's interim President begins campaigning ahead of the country's next election

Focus on Africa · BBC World Service

April 16, 202430m 18s

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Show Notes

Chad's interim President Mahamat Idriss Déby has begun campaigning ahead of the country's next presidential election, which is just three weeks away. He faces nine other candidates, including the junta-appointed Prime Minister Succès Masra. President Deby has pledged to strengthen security and guarantee Chad's peace and stability. Will he keep his promises?

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