Politics & Government Guide
Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions in Chad
Chad is governed by Interim President Mahamat Idriss Deby following a military transition that began in April 2021. In October 2025, parliament passed controversial constitutional amendments extending presidential terms to seven years and abolishing term limits, consolidating Deby's power and enabling potential lifetime rule. The country maintains a bicameral legislature dominated by the ruling Patriotic Salvation Movement, with civic space significantly constrained and opposition largely silenced.
Political Stability
Poor
Corruption Index
Below Average
Press Freedom
Moderate
Government Type
Republic
Legal System
Mixed legal system based on French civil law and customary law
Head of State
Interim President Mahamat Idriss Deby(since 2021)
Head of Government
Prime Minister Allamaye Halinasince 2024
Political Indicators
Political Stability
Scale: -2.5 to 2.5
Unstable
World Bank Political Stability Index (2024)
Corruption Index
Scale: 0-100
Transparency International (2024)
Press Freedom
Scale: 0-100
Reporters Without Borders (2024)
Legislature
Major Political Parties
Center
Voting Rights
All citizens aged 18 and above have the right to vote in presidential and legislative elections by direct universal suffrage
Recent Developments
- October 2025: Constitutional amendments extended presidential terms to seven years and abolished term limits, allowing President Mahamat Idriss Deby to potentially rule for life
- December 2024: Parliamentary elections held with MPS securing 124 of 188 seats amid opposition boycotts
- February 2025: First-ever Senate elections held with MPS securing 43 of 46 elected seats
- January 2025: President Mahamat Idriss Deby assumed leadership of the Patriotic Salvation Movement party
- May 2024: Presidential elections held with Deby Itno winning 61 percent of votes; opposition challenged results citing electoral fraud
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