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Chad

Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno

Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno is Head of state of Chad, in office since 6 May 2024.

Portrait of Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno
United States Department of State Africa U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit: Photos and Videos · Public domain
OfficeHead of state
CountryChad
In office since6 May 2024
Time in officeIn office for 2 years and 5 months

Career

  • President of Chad (2021 to present)

Facts compiled from Wikidata (CC0), a reference source, retrieved 2026-10-23. The office record above comes from the official source cited below.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Head of state of Chad?

Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno is the Head of state of Chad, in office since 6 May 2024.

Who was the Head of state of Chad before Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno?

Idriss Déby held the office before Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno.

When was Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno born?

Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno was born in 1984-04-04, in Massakory, according to Wikidata.

Which party does Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno belong to?

Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno is listed as a member of independent politician on Wikidata.

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Sources: Presidency of Chad (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).

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PollsAfrica (2026). Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/people/mahamat-idriss-deby-itno-chad