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Succès Masra
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سوكسيه ماسرا
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Masra in 2024
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| Prime Minister of Chad | |
| In office 1 January 2024 – 22 May 2024 |
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| President | Mahamat Déby |
| Preceded by | Saleh Kebzabo |
| Succeeded by | Allamaye Halina |
| Leader of Les Transformateurs | |
| Assumed office 29 April 2018 |
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| Born | 30 August 1983 Chad |
| Political party | Les Transformateurs |
Succès Masra (born August 30, 1983) is an economist and politician from Chad. He served as the Prime Minister of Chad from January 1 to May 22, 2024. Before becoming a politician, he worked as an economist at the African Development Bank. In 2018, he started his own political party called Les Transformateurs. This party became a key part of the opposition against the government in Chad.
Mr. Masra lived outside Chad, in the United States, between 2022 and 2023. He returned to Chad in late 2023. On January 1, 2024, he was chosen to be the Prime Minister of Chad.
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Early Life and Education
Succès Masra was born in Chad on August 30, 1983. He went to school in Chad, Cameroon, and France. After finishing his studies in economics, he began working as an economist for the African Development Bank. He left this job in 2018 to start his career in politics.
Political Journey
On April 29, 2018, Masra created his political party, Les Transformateurs. The name means "The Transformers." He wanted to bring people from Chad together, both those living inside the country and those living outside. His goal was to help Chad become a country where everyone has a fair say and where the government works for its people. Masra was known for speaking out against the government of Idriss Déby, who had been president for a long time.
The 2021 Presidential Election
In November 2020, President Déby announced he would run for president again in the 2021 Chadian presidential election. Masra believed this was against Chad's rules, which said a president could only serve two terms. Masra tried to become a candidate himself, but his application was not accepted. The election commission said his party was not officially registered.
After this, Masra joined in protests. These protests were stopped by government forces. Masra had to seek safety in the United States' embassy in N'Djamena for six days because he was worried for his safety.
On March 16, 2021, Masra met with President Déby. He asked Déby to delay the election and talk with opposition groups. Déby did not agree, and he won the election.
Changes in Government: 2021
On April 20, 2021, President Déby passed away. The government and the country's rules were then changed. A group called the Transitional Military Council (CMT) took charge. This group was led by Déby's son, Mahamat. Masra called this change a "coup d'état," which means a sudden takeover of the government. He asked for Chad to become a democracy.
In May 2022, protests happened in N'Djamena. People were protesting against the presence of French troops in Chad. Masra's party, Les Transformateurs, supported these protests.
Protests and Exile
In September 2022, Masra organized demonstrations in N'Djamena. Many activists were arrested during these events. Masra himself was later asked to appear in court. Many people came with him to the court, and more arrests happened. Countries like the United States, Germany, and France, along with other international groups, criticized these actions. Because of this international concern, Masra's court appearance was canceled.
In October 2022, more protests broke out in Chad. This happened after the new leader, Mahamat Déby, said he would stay in power longer than first promised. The government responded to these protests. After these events, Masra went into hiding and then left Chad, eventually settling in the United States. While he was away, his party's registration was temporarily stopped, but it was later allowed again in January 2023.
Returning to Chad
On August 11, 2023, Masra announced he planned to return to Chad. Before his return, it was revealed that there was an arrest warrant for him from June 2023. He was accused of trying to cause trouble and go against the government. Human Rights Watch, a group that protects human rights, said this showed that basic freedoms were still at risk in Chad.
On October 16, 2023, Masra delayed his return, saying there were "increasing threats." However, on October 31, 2023, Masra and the Chadian government signed an agreement. This agreement allowed him to return to Chad after he and other protesters were granted a pardon. Some people who opposed the government criticized Masra for signing this agreement. On January 1, 2024, Succès Masra was appointed Prime Minister of Chad.
The 2024 Presidential Election
On March 3, 2024, Masra announced he would run for president in the 2024 Chadian presidential election on May 6, 2024. He ran as the leader of the Les Transformateurs party. His candidacy was approved. This was a unique situation because it was the first time in Chad's history that a president and a prime minister ran against each other in an election.
On May 9, the election results were announced. Mahamat Déby was declared the winner. According to the election agency, Déby won 61.3% of the votes, while Masra received 18.53%. Before the announcement, Masra had claimed on social media that he had won. The election results were announced earlier than expected.
On May 22, Masra resigned from his position as prime minister, and the transitional government also stepped down.
Recent Events
On May 16, 2025, Succès Masra was taken from his home by armed individuals. Prosecutors later confirmed that he had been arrested and charged with causing unrest. On May 21, he was formally charged and placed in custody. On June 23, Masra announced he was starting a hunger strike to protest his detention. He ended his hunger strike on June 30, 2025.
See also
In Spanish: Succès Masra para niños
