Mahamat Idriss Déby is a Chadian military officer and politician who became the transitional president of Chad in April 2021. He assumed power following the death of his father, Idriss Déby, who had ruled the country for over three decades. Mahamat leads the Transitional Military Council, which was established to oversee the country during a period of political transition. Under his leadership, Mahamat Idriss Déby has promised to hold elections and restore civilian rule, although the timeline for these elections has faced delays. His government has been marked by efforts to address security challenges, including threats from extremist groups in the region, while also navigating internal political dynamics.