Chad has undergone a minor reshuffle at the ministerial level, with two departures and two new appointments announced on July 16, 2025, by President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno.
The move marks a subtle reorganisation within Prime Minister Allah-Maye Halina’s government, bringing in new figures and assigning former ministers to diplomatic posts.
Amina Priscille Longoh, who has served as Minister of State and Minister for Women and Early Childhood since 2020, is stepping down from her cabinet role.
She has been appointed as the Special Representative of the Head of State to the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF), succeeding the late Aziza Baroud. Longoh’s new role positions her at the forefront of Chad’s diplomatic engagement within the Francophone world.
Her replacement at the Ministry for Women and Early Childhood is Kitoko Ngata Ngoulou, formerly Chad’s Ambassador to the United States.
Ngoulou takes on a key portfolio aimed at championing the rights of women and girls in a national context where gender-based violence remains a pressing issue.
At the State Secretariat for Education, Dr. Colette Gabéré has been replaced by Moudelbaye Noubandissem. The change signals a potential shift in policy direction within the education sector as the government continues to tackle long-standing challenges in access and quality.
While limited in scope, this reshuffle is seen as a strategic recalibration, introducing new leadership while repositioning seasoned officials into roles that align with Chad’s international and domestic priorities.
Observers note that Amina Priscille Longoh’s transition to diplomacy reflects President Déby’s intention to strengthen Chad’s voice on international platforms, particularly within Francophone institutions. The reshuffle underlines the administration’s balancing act between continuity and renewal as it navigates a complex political and social landscape.
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