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Chad’s presidential elections on 6 May will officially mark the end of the transitional government but will not mean a break with authoritarian rule.

The Nigerian president is expected to commission the remodelled Minna airport on Monday - and more.

The decision comes after weeks of speculation surrounding Masras intentions following the announcement of the current transitional Presidents candidacy.

Transitional president Mahamat Idriss Déby appears to be the only winner of the Chadian constitutional referendum.

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Focused on consolidating power, the junta leader is bringing rivals into the tent and trying to avoid more entanglements in Sudan, The devastating war in Sudan and awkward relations with France and the United Arab Emirates are casting a long shadow over Chad this year as its military leader Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno Kaka prepares the ground for elections, set for October, which he hopes will legitimise his rule.

The "Les Transformateurs" party leader has yet to react to his nomination. The announcement made Monday comes after Saleh Kebzabos government resigned on Dec. 30. One day prior, on Dec. 29, military ruler Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno promulgated a new Constitution which was passed in a referendum.

Critics of the Chadian leader say the referendum was part of efforts to perpetuate himself in power like his father.

A new amnesty law in Chad will deny the rights of victims to seek justice and reinforces impunity.

Opponents of the constitutional referendum transition process plan to boycott the 17 December vote on creating a unitary vs federalist state.