Mahamat ibn Idriss Déby Itno (Arabic: محمود بن إدريس ديبي إتنو, romanized: Mahmūd ibn Idrīs Daybī Itnū; born 4 April 1984), also known by his nickname, Mahamat Kaka, is a Chadian politician and general who is the 7th and current President of Chad since 2022. Previously, he was the acting president of Chad and also the Chairman of the Transitional Military Council from 2021 to 2022. Déby took power after his father, the late president Idriss Déby, was killed while fighting at the 2021 Northern Chad offensive. He is widely known in Chad by his nickname Kaka.[1]
Quick Facts 7th President of Chad, Prime Minister ...
Mahamat Déby |
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 Déby in February 2022 |
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Assumed office
10 October 2022
Acting: 20 April 2021 – 10 October 2022 |
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| Vice President | Djimadoum Tiraina |
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| Preceded by | Idriss Déby |
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In office
20 April 2021 – 10 October 2022 |
| Prime Minister | Albert Pahimi Padacké |
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| Vice President | Djimadoum Tiraina |
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| Preceded by | Council formed |
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| Succeeded by | Council dissolved; Himself as President |
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| Born | (1984-04-04) 4 April 1984 (age 41)
Massakory, Chad |
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| Nationality | Chadian |
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| Political party | Patriotic Salvation Movement (since 2022) |
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| Spouse(s) | 3, including Dahabaya Oumar Souni |
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| Children | 5 |
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| Parents | Idriss Déby (Father) |
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| Occupation | Politician, Soldier |
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| Nickname(s) | Kaka |
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| Allegiance | Chad |
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| Branch/service | Chadian Army |
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| Years of service | 2000–present |
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| Rank | General |
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- Third Armoured Brigade
- Fifth Air Brigade
- Free Arab Volountiers
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| Battles/wars |
- Chadian Civil War (2005–2010)
- Battle of Am Dam
Northern Mali conflict (2012–present)
- Battle of Ifoghas
- Battle of Tigharghar
- 2021 Northern Chad offensive
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