Chad's ruling Patriotic Salvation Movement has secured a significant majority in December's parliamentary elections, further bolstering President Mahamat Idriss Déby's authority despite a boycott by the main opposition parties.
Provisional results released at the weekend have shown that Chad’s ruling party took the majority of votes in last month’s parliamentary election, which was boycotted by the main opposition, the result of which will further consolidate President Mahamat Idriss Déby's political power.
