Inauguration of Mahamat Idriss Deby follows disputed election and marks an end to three years of military rule.
Military government chief’s victory in presidential polls prompts Succes Masra to resign from transitional post.
Deby’s win prolongs the rule of the family that has had a firm grip on power for decades.
Violence and questions of election-rigging, however, marred the vote tally, which was announced earlier than expected.
Chad has been battling political upheaval since 2021 when longtime ruler Idriss Deby died and his son seized power.
Officials says Russians do not have access to US forces at Airbase 101 as Moscow’s troops deployed to a separate hanger.
Drug seizures, mainly of cocaine and cannabis resin, have soared in the region, according to a UN report.
Aid deliveries follow talks to reopen humanitarian corridors from Chad amid warnings that millions face acute hunger.
The central African country’s presidential election is set to take place in May.
The announcement comes days after the military chief’s main rival was killed in murky circumstances.
Opposition party members have been killed or injured as the ruling military government continues a crackdown.
The announcement comes a day after heavy gunfire erupts in N’Djamena near the headquarters of Yaya Dillo’s party.
Security forces surround main opposition party’s headquarters following clashes near Chad’s internal security agency.
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