Beta sensationalist

Widely known in Chad by his nickname Kaka

Leader of Chad since 2021, first as President of the Transitional Military Council from 2021 to 2022, then as Transitional President from 2022 to 2024, and then as the 7th President since 2024 following his victory in the presidential elections

Also the General Secretary of the Patriotic Salvation Movement since 2022. He gained power on 20 April 2021, succeeding his father and predecessor, Idriss Déby, who died in action while commanding troops in the Northern Chad offensive

Previously served as the second in-command of the military for the Chadian Intervention in Northern Mali (FATIM)

Polygamous and has three wives