The vote, which also included municipal and regional elections, was Chad's first in more than a decade.

Chad is led by President Mahamat Idriss Deby, who seized power after rebels killed his father, longstanding President Idriss Deby.

The vote is being held amid security challenges due to Boko Haram attacks.

Chad is an important ally for French and US forces aiming to fight rebels in the Sahel.

“Peace to the souls of the victims, sincere condolences to the bereaved families and quick recovery to the injured,” President Mahamat Deby posted on...

Masra, a staunch opponent of the junta, which seized power in April 2021, was appointed prime minister of the transitional government in January, four...