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Chad

Republic of Chad

Mixed (French civil law, customary and Islamic law)Unitary presidential republicIndexed· 2026-08-03
Capital
N'Djamena
Population
18,300,000
Languages
French, Arabic
Currency
XAF

Chad · Government

Government and administration in Chad

How the executive, legislature and administrative state are organised, and which body is responsible for what.

The three branches

Executive — President and Prime Minister
Five-year term under the 2023 constitution.
Legislative — National Assembly and Senate
Bicameral under the 2023 text; elections held in December 2024.
Judicial — Supreme Court and Constitutional Council
Conseil supérieur de la magistrature governs the career.
Local — Provinces and communes
Decentralisation provided for by the 2023 constitution.

How legislation is made

Bills are examined in committee and plenary and passed by the legislature, then promulgated by the President. The Constitutional Council may be seised before promulgation.

Enforcement institutions

Police nationale and Gendarmerie
Policing under Public Security and Defence ministries.
Parquet
Prosecution service attached to the courts.
Cour des comptes
Public finance audit.

Government bodies and regulators

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