Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno

He is the President of Chad and received congratulations from the Mauritanian president.

Agence Mauritanienne d’Information – official news agency (French/Arabic)·Mauritania· 2026-08-10

The Chadian president Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno announced the removal of entry visas for all African nationals starting January 1, 2027.

La Presse de Tunisie – major Tunisian francophone daily, est. 1936·Tunisia· 2026-08-08

Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno met with Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema during the forum.

Gabon Review – news and current affairs from Gabon·Gabon· 2026-07-16

Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno announced the removal of entry visas for all Africans in favor of free movement.

Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·Cameroon· 2026-07-16

Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, président de la République du Tchad, a marqué la cérémonie d’ouverture du forum par son discours.

Gabon Review – news and current affairs from Gabon·Gabon· 2026-07-15

He sent a message to the President of Mauritania.

Agence Mauritanienne d’Information – official news agency (French/Arabic)·Mauritania· 2026-07-02

Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno is the President of Chad who personally invited his Burkinabè counterpart to the African Water Forum.

Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina Faso· 2026-07-01

He is the President of Chad and is visiting the UAE to strengthen bilateral relations.

Al Ittihad·United Arab Emirates· 2026-07-01

He is the Marshal of Chad who invited the Nigerien President to the international water conference.

Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·Cameroon· 2026-06-30

Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno is the president of Chad who presided over the COCESAC meeting.

Gabon Review – news and current affairs from Gabon·Gabon· 2026-06-29

Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno inspected the construction site of the CNPS clinic.

Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·Cameroon· 2026-06-22

Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno was thanked for his support and cooperation in the religious project.

Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·Morocco· 2026-03-07

Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno succeeded his father Idriss Déby Itno in 2021.

Le Monde·France· 2026-02-26

Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno is the President of the Republic of Chad and is the patron of the FISCA 2026 opening ceremony.

Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina Faso· 2026-02-06

The executive secretary acknowledged the leadership of President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno of Chad.

Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina Faso· 2025-11-12

Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, the President of Chad, delivered a speech during the opening of the forum.

Al Ittihad·United Arab Emirates· 2025-11-10

Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno was proclaimed transitional president by army generals in 2021 after his father was killed in a gun battle with rebels.

The Standard·Kenya· 2025-10-03

Chad President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno said he had instructed his government to stop granting visas to U.S. citizens in response to Trump's action.

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·Tanzania· 2025-06-09

Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno expressed dissatisfaction with the travel ban and requested his government to stop issuing visas to American citizens.

Politiken·Denmark· 2025-06-09

Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno stated that he instructed his government to stop issuing visas to American citizens in response to Trump's actions.

Ziarul de Gardă·Moldova· 2025-06-08

Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno announced the suspension of visa issuance for US citizens in retaliation to Trump's measure.

Público·Portugal· 2025-06-08

President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno expressed Chad's dignity and pride in response to the US travel ban.

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·Ghana· 2025-06-06

These leaders included Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno of Chad.

The Punch·Nigeria· 2025-05-03

Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno is the leader of Chad.

Gabon Review – news and current affairs from Gabon·Gabon· 2025-04-29

Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno praised Chad's historic participation in FESPACO 2025.

Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina Faso· 2025-03-04

Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, the son of the late president, was recently promoted to the rank of marshal and obtained a presidential mandate in May 2024.

Le Monde·France· 2025-02-25

The President of the Republic of Chad, Marshal Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, visited the Thomas Sankara memorial.

Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina Faso· 2025-02-23

Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno is the President of Chad who expressed gratitude for the hospitality received in Burkina Faso.

Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina Faso· 2025-02-23

The President of the Republic of Chad, Marshal Mahamat Idriss DEBY ITNO, left Ouagadougou after a 48-hour friendship visit to Burkina Faso.

Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina Faso· 2025-02-23

Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno is the president of Chad who participated in the launch of FESPACO.

Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina Faso· 2025-02-22