Chad Holds Presidential Election Amid High Expectations and Frustrations

The country of Chad is set to hold a presidential election, with 10 candidates vying for the top spot. Notably, Lydie Beassemda is the only female candidate running for the position. The current interim president, Mahamat Idriss Deby, has been in power since April 2021 after seizing control following the death of his father, who was the previous president. The outcome of the election is widely expected to favor Deby, who has been pursuing stronger ties with France.