CHAD: Idriss Deby wins fifth term as Chad's president

The Chadian president, Idriss Deby, has secured a fifth term in office after winning more than 60% of the votes in the first round of presidential polls. 

He's been in power since 1990, when he orchestrated a military coup. 

The opposition leader, Saleh Kebzabo finished a distant second with just under 13%. 

The opposition has expressed doubts about the credibility of the vote. 

Chad provides a base for a five-nation regional force charged with combating the Nigerian jihadi group, Boko Haram.

BBC Africa