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Chad's military ruler General Mahamat Déby has been sworn in as the transitional president, extending his stay in power by two years. General Déby was appointed by the army as the country's new leader in 2021, following the death of his father and the former president, Idriss Déby. The late president died after being shot as he battled rebels on the frontline. Mahamat Déby was charged with conducting a military transition to democratic elections and civilian rule. Many Chadians feel he has already overstayed as interim leader, and the official swearing has caused further alarm in the country. The inauguration ceremony in the capital, N'Djamena, was boycotted by the African Union and other foreign dignitaries. The vice-leader of Chad's opposition group, Les Transformateurs - or The Transformers, Dr Ndolembai Njesada has described this latest development as a "regression in democracy" as says opposition groups have given the General until mid-October to step aside, or they will form "a parallel government". Photo: Chad's military ruler General Mahamat Déby. Credit: Reuters.