President of Chad Idriss Deby wins fifth term, opposition cry foul

This file photo taken on April 08, 2016 shows Chad's incumbent president Idriss Deby Itno waving to supporters at the Ndjamena stadium during a presidential campaign rally. Chad's veteran leader Idriss Deby has won a fifth term in office, the national electoral commission announced on April 21, 2016, extending his 26 years in power, as the opposition alleged widespread fraud. Taking more than 60 percent of the vote in the first round of presidential polls, Deby came far ahead of main opposition leader Saleh Kebzabo, who won just over 12 percent but said the vote was rigged. / AFP PHOTO /

Chad’s veteran leader Idriss Deby has won a fifth term in office, the national electoral commission announced, extending his 26 years in power, as the opposition alleged widespread fraud.

Taking more than 60 percent of the vote in the first round of presidential polls, Deby came far ahead of main opposition leader Saleh Kebzabo, who won just over 12 percent but said the vote was rigged.