Chad has taken the first step toward revising its Constitution, with lawmakers opening debate on a proposed law that could extend the presidential mandate and introduce wider institutional changes.

During a plenary session on Monday, deputies at the National Assembly voted in favor of considering the reform bill. While this does not yet alter the Constitution, it sets the stage for deeper legislative discussions in the coming weeks.

The process will see both chambers of Parliament debate and vote on the proposals before meeting in Congress on October 13. A three-fifths majority will be required to ratify the reform. Ahead of that, a special committee will be established on September 17 to draft Congress’s rules of procedure.

If passed, the reform could reshape Chad’s political framework, with long-term implications for governance and democracy in the country.