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Constitutional changes extend presidential terms and remove term limits

Dated 16 October 2025: Constitutional changes extend presidential terms and remove term limits. In the causal graph this event strengthens Déby hereditary junta, a driver that weakens Having a say in government — a worsening welfare path.

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What changed

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    1. FactConstitutional changes extend presidential terms and remove term limits
    2. strengthensDriverDéby hereditary junta
    3. weakensIndicatorHaving a say in government
    Worsening path

    impact weight 0.94 · verified

    • Having a say in government

      via Déby hereditary junta

      Worse

      Weakens · Relationship strength 0.75 (weight 0.94 × strength 0.8)

      Observed

      29.8% of population aged 16-65 years · 8.13 below the normal line (2023)

      Worse than normal

      Two readings: 30.2% of population aged 16-65 years (2021) and 29.8% of population aged 16-65 years (2023).

      20212023

      Above normal = better

Evidence

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Verified2 sources on file
  1. 1.Chad: Constitutional Change Threatens Rule of Law, DemocracyHuman Rights Watch · verified
  2. 2.World Report 2026: ChadHuman Rights Watch · verified

Causal path

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  1. FactConstitutional changes extend presidential terms and remove term limits
  2. strengthensDriverDéby hereditary junta
  3. weakensIndicatorHaving a say in government

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Factrail. (2026). Constitutional changes extend presidential terms and remove term limits. Factrail. https://factrail.ai/facts/chad-removes-presidential-term-limits-2025

https://factrail.ai/facts/chad-removes-presidential-term-limits-2025

Accessed 16 October 2026.

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