Mahamat Deby

ModernGeneralChad1988 — ?

Son of Idriss Deby, current transitional president.

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Quick Facts

Born

1988

Country

Chad

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)26

Political (20%)26

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)35

Strategy (15%)37

Total Score37.1

Mahamat Deby — Complete Timeline

2021 AD

Led Military Campaign Against RebelsWar◆ Major

Mahamat Deby led Chadian forces in a military campaign against the Front for Change and Concord in Chad (FACT) rebels, who had launched an offensive from Libya. The campaign resulted in the death of his father and the stabilization of the front.

Civil WarRebellionMilitary Action

Impact: national

Appointed Head of Transitional Military CouncilPolitical Action

Following the death of his father President Idriss Deby in battle, Mahamat Deby was appointed by a military council as the head of state. This transition was criticized as a dynastic succession and violated Chad's constitution.

SuccessionMilitary RuleConstitutional Crisis

Impact: national

2022 AD

Extended Transitional PeriodPolitical Action◆ Major

Mahamat Deby extended the transitional period from 18 months to 24 months, delaying promised democratic elections. This decision was met with protests from opposition groups and civil society, who accused him of clinging to power.

TransitionDelayed ElectionsProtests

Impact: nationaldestructive