After long-serving commander Idriss Deby Itno unexpectedly died while battling rebels, a three-year transition was implemented. This transition will come to an end.
Though there is considerable doubt that this will lead to change, Gen. Mahamat Déby, his son and heir, is one of the favorites to win.
Among his nine opponents is Prime Minister Succès Masra, who is regarded as his main contender.
The constitutional council disqualified ten further candidates for politics, including two well-known individuals, Nassour Ibrahim Neguy Koursami and Rakhis Ahmat Saleh, citing “irregularities.” Mr. Koursami, for instance, was charged with forgery.
However, others contend that the choice to exclude specific individuals was made for political reasons.
