Mahamat Idriss Déby
Mahamat Idriss Déby is the current president of Chad, having taken office following the death of his father, Idriss Déby Itno, in 2021. His leadership marks a significant period in Chad's history as he navigates the complexities of governance amid regional security challenges. Recently, he attended the 29th Pan-African Festival of Cinema and Television in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, where he engaged in discussions with other military leaders about sovereignty and security in the Sahel region.
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Mahamat Idriss Déby is the Chadian president who is visiting France to renew relations between the two countries.
Le président tchadien, Mahamat Idriss Déby, retrouve le chemin de Paris
France· 2026-01-30
Mahamat Idriss Déby was installed as interim leader by the military after the death of his father, President Idriss Déby Itno, in 2021.
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Liberia· 2025-12-03
Mahamat Idriss Deby sent warm congratulations to Paul Biya for his re-election.
Des chefs d’État voisins du Cameroun félicitent Paul Biya pour sa réélection
Cameroon· 2025-10-29
He is the President of the Republic of Chad.
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Mauritania· 2025-10-15
Mahamat Idriss Déby is referred to as the current head of state against whom Masra is opposing.
Tchad : Masra, un avenir en pointillé
Burkina Faso· 2025-08-12
President Mahamat Idriss Déby imprisoned his former Prime Minister Succès Masra.
Les Africains ont droit, eux aussi, à la démocratieFrance· 2025-08-07
Mahamat Idriss Déby suspended the issuance of visas to US citizens in response to the travel bans.
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United Kingdom· 2025-06-07
Chad’s President Mahamat Idriss Deby announced that his country will suspend the issuance of visas to US citizens in response to the Trump administration’s decision to ban Chadians from visiting the US.
Chad announces suspension of visas to US citizens in response to Trump travel ban | News
Jamaica· 2025-06-06
Mahamat Idriss Déby is the president of Chad and cousin to Yaya Dillo Djerou.
Tchad : libération d’un opposant emprisonné pendant huit moisFrance· 2025-06-05
Mahamat Idriss Déby is the President of the Republic of Chad.
منصور بن زايد ورئيس تشاد يبحثان تعزيز التعاون الثنائي
United Arab Emirates· 2025-04-19
President Mahamat Idriss Deby expressed Chad’s full support for Liberia’s bid, emphasizing the significant responsibility that comes with representing Africa at the United Nations Security Council.
Liberia’s Push for UNSC Non-Permanent Seat Intensifies | NewsLiberia· 2025-04-09
Marine Le Pen will meet with President Mahamat Idriss Déby during her visit to Chad.
Au Tchad, Marine Le Pen entend tirer profit des revers d’Emmanuel Macron en AfriqueFrance· 2025-03-14
Mahamat Idriss Déby is the Chadian president who is celebrating the return of French military assets to Chad.
Le Tchad tourne le dos à la France et se cherche de nouveaux partenairesFrance· 2025-03-02
Mahamat Idriss Déby is the Chadian head of state who attended the 29th Panafrican Festival of Television and Cinema in Burkina Faso.
Le Tchad se rapproche des juntes sahéliennesFrance· 2025-02-28