Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno formally declared the end of Chad’s political transition on May 5, announcing the dissolution of the National Framework for Consultation of Political Parties (CNCP) and calling for the establishment of a new permanent platform for political dialogue.
Speaking at the Toumaï Palace, Déby urged political leaders to shape a dialogue mechanism that reflects the realities of a post-transition Chad, signaling a shift from interim governance structures toward a more permanent political framework. The announcement came during a high-level gathering attended by 290 of Chad’s 336 legally recognized political parties, as well as key government figures including Prime Minister Allah Maye Halina and Senate President Haroun Kabadi.
While Déby commended the country’s political actors for their “maturity” during the transition, deep divisions remain—particularly between Succès Masra, former transitional prime minister and runner-up in the May 2024 presidential election, and Abderahman Koulamallah, a former foreign minister and current senator. Masra, who claims the Kinshasa Agreement was not fully implemented, has renewed calls for democratic reforms and respect for pre-election commitments. Koulamallah, now aligned with Déby, dismissed any talk of a coalition, asserting that the electorate had made its choice and accused Masra of misrepresenting the facts.
The Kinshasa Agreement, signed in 2023, laid the groundwork for a peaceful transition and inclusive elections, but its interpretation has become a source of political friction in the wake of Déby’s contested victory. With the CNCP dissolved, it remains unclear what form the new political dialogue body will take, though Déby has emphasized the need for a constructive and inclusive mechanism to address lingering grievances and prevent further instability.
