Chad's military leader, Mahamat Deby Itno, has been declared the winner of the recent presidential election, according to provisional results released on Thursday. The outcome of the election has sparked controversy as his main rival, Prime Minister Succès Masra, contested the results.
The national agency overseeing Chad's election process unexpectedly released the results of Monday's vote ahead of schedule. The figures revealed that Deby Itno secured just over 61% of the vote, while Masra trailed significantly with over 18.5% of the vote. The announcement of Deby Itno's victory was followed by gunfire in the capital.
