The African Union had lamented the ban’s potential negative impact, after the U.S. government hit 10 African countries with travel restrictions and suspensions earlier this month.
Save for a few countries, the 15 major African elections in 2024 reinforce the idea that incumbent governments and parties will do anything to remain in power.
As opposition parties and civil groups dispute alleged fraud in the election results, all is set for transitional president Mahamat Déby to remain the leader of Chad for at least five more years.
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