Government directory
Government of Chad
2 national office holders, each linked to its source.
Chad, officially the Republic of Chad, has its capital at N'Djamena and a population of 21,003,705 (World Bank, 2025). The CIA World Factbook describes its system of government as a presidential republic. President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno (in office since 6 May 2024) is head of state; Prime Minister Allamaye Halina is head of government. The legislature is the Parliament, a bicameral body with 188 seats in the National Assembly (National Assembly) and 69 seats in the Senate (Senate). The most recent national election recorded by IFES ElectionGuide was held on 29 Dec 2024. The source lists the next national election as expected in December 2029. Elections are run by the Agence Nationale de Gestion des Élections (ANGE). The directory below lists 39 cabinet and ministerial posts with their current holders and sources.
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Legislature
Parliament
Bicameral. Source: CIA World Factbook
| Chamber | Seats | Last election |
|---|---|---|
| National Assembly (National Assembly) | 188 (all directly elected) | 29 Dec 2024 |
| Senate (Senate) | 69 (46 indirectly elected; 23 appointed) | 25 Feb 2025 |
Cabinet
| Portfolio | Holder | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Prime Minister (Premier ministre) | Allah-Maye Halina | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Vice Prime Minister for Territorial Administration and Decentralisation (Vice-Premier ministre, Administration du territoire et Décentralisation) | Limane Mahamat | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, African Integration and Chadians Abroad (Ministre d'État, Affaires étrangères, Intégration africaine et Tchadiens de l'étranger) | Abdoulaye Sabre Fadoul | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Minister of State for Finance, Budget, Economy, Planning and International Cooperation (Ministre d'État, Finances, Budget, Économie, Plan et Coopération internationale) | Tahir Hamid Nguilin | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Minister of State for Women and Childhood (Ministre d'État, Femme et Enfance) | Kitoko Gata Ngoulou | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Minister of State for National Education, Bilingualism and Civic Promotion (Ministre d'État, Éducation nationale, Bilinguisme et Promotion civique) | Mahamat Ahmed Al-Habbo | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Minister of Justice, Keeper of the Seals, Human Rights (Ministre de la Justice, Garde des Sceaux, Droits humains) | Ndolenodji Alix Naimbaye | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Vocational Training (Ministre de l'Enseignement supérieur, Recherche scientifique et Formation professionnelle) | Sitack Yombatinan | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Minister of Public Health and Prevention (Ministre de la Santé publique et Prévention) | Abdelmadjid Abderrahim | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Minister of Water and Energy (Ministre de l'Eau et de l'Énergie) | Passalet Kanabe Marçelin | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Minister of Social Action, National Solidarity and Humanitarian Affairs (Ministre de l'Action sociale, Solidarité nationale et Affaires humanitaires) | Zara Mahamat Issa | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Minister of Public Security and Immigration (Ministre de la Sécurité publique et Immigration) | Ali Ahmat Aghabache | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Minister of Armies, Veterans and War Victims (Ministre des Armées, Anciens combattants et Victimes de guerre) | Issakha Malloua Diamouss | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Minister of Mines, Petroleum and Geology (Ministre des Mines, du Pétrole et de la Géologie) | Fatimé Haram Acyl | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Minister of Infrastructure, Désenclavement and Road Maintenance (Ministre des Infrastructures, Désenclavement et Entretien routier) | Amir Idriss Kourda | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Minister of Territorial Planning and Urban Development (Ministre de l'Aménagement du territoire et Urbanisme) | Assileck Mahamat Halata | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Minister of Civil Service and Social Concertation (Ministre de la Fonction publique et Concertation sociale) | Abdoulaye Mbodou Mbami | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Minister of Telecommunications, Digital Economy and Digitalisation (Ministre des Télécommunications, Économie numérique et Digitalisation) | Haliki Choua Mahamat | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Minister of Transport, Civil Aviation and National Meteorology (Ministre des Transports, Aviation civile et Météorologie nationale) | Fatimé Goukouni Weddeye | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Minister of Livestock and Animal Production (Ministre de l'Élevage et Production animale) | Abdelrahim Awad Atteïb | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Minister of Agricultural Production and Industrialisation (Ministre de la Production et Industrialisation agricole) | Keda Bala | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Minister of Commerce and Industry (Ministre du Commerce et Industrie) | Guiboulou Fanga Mathieu | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Minister of Environment, Fisheries and Sustainable Development (Ministre de l'Environnement, Pêche et Développement durable) | Hassan Bakhit Djamous | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Minister of Tourism Development, Culture and Crafts (Ministre du Développement touristique, Culture et Artisanat) | Abakar Rozzi-Teguil | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Minister of Youth and Sports (Ministre de la Jeunesse et des Sports) | Abakar Naïr | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Minister of Communication, Government Spokesperson (Ministre de la Communication, Porte-parole du gouvernement) | Gassim Cherif | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Minister, Secretary General of the Government (Ministre, Secrétaire général du gouvernement) | Ramatou Mahamat Hountoïn | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Minister Delegate for Decentralisation under the Vice Prime Minister (Ministre délégué auprès du Vice-Premier ministre (Décentralisation)) | Ahmat Oumar Ahamat | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Minister Delegate under the Minister of Foreign Affairs (Ministre délégué auprès du ministre des Affaires étrangères) | Fatimé Algineh Garfa | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Minister Delegate under the Minister of Finance (Ministre délégué auprès du ministre des Finances) | Saleh Bourma | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Secretary of State for Finance and Budget (Secrétaire d'État aux Finances et au Budget) | Ali Djadda Kampar | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Secretary of State for National Education (Secrétaire d'État à l'Éducation nationale) | Goulet Koudji | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Secretary of State for Justice and Human Rights (Secrétaire d'État à la Justice et aux Droits de l'Homme) | Aminatou Bello | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Secretary of State for Higher Education (Secrétaire d'État à l'Enseignement supérieur) | Khadija Adoum Attimer | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Secretary of State for Public Health (Secrétaire d'État à la Santé publique) | Benéji Netonji Francine | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Secretary of State for Mines and Petroleum (Secrétaire d'État aux Mines et au Pétrole) | Alladoum Désiré Nandongar | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Secretary of State for Infrastructure (Road Maintenance) (Secrétaire d'État aux Infrastructures (Entretien routier)) | Hawa Abdelkerim Ahmadaye | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Secretary of State for Telecommunications and Digital Economy (Secrétaire d'État aux Télécommunications et à l'Économie numérique) | Abel Maïna | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Deputy Secretary General of the Government (Secrétaire général adjoint du Gouvernement) | Borkou Dédé Alhadj | 1 Apr 2026 |
Sources: alwihdainfo.com (retrieved 10 Oct 2026); futuriste.tv (retrieved 10 Oct 2026).
List as of 10 Oct 2026.
Chad election dates 2026, 2027 and 2028
Next national election: Due by 2028, parliamentary election.
| Date | Election | Status | Turnout | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Due by 2028 | Parliamentary election | Due | - | - |
Sources: Agence Nationale de Gestion des Élections (ANGE) (retrieved 9 Oct 2026).
Recent results
| Date | Election | Status | Turnout | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 May 2024 | Presidential election | Held | - | Mahamat Idriss Déby (MPS) |
| 29 Dec 2024 | Parliamentary election | Held | - | Patriotic Salvation Movement (MPS) |
Sources: Agence Nationale de Gestion des Élections (ANGE) (retrieved 9 Oct 2026).