Allamaye Halina
Prime Minister
Timeline
Born on 1 January in Gounou Gaya, Mayo-Kebbi Est.
Graduated from the University of N'Djamena with a bachelor's degree in history and geography.
Began serving as Director of Reception and Ceremonial Affairs at the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Appointed Chief of Protocol for Chadian President Idriss Déby in February.
Appointed Chad's ambassador to China on 31 January.
Published his book, 'From Bedouin to President'.
Designated Prime Minister of Chad on 23 May.
Presented his political program to the National Transitional Council on June 13.
Biography
Allamaye Halina, born on 1 January 1967 in Gounou Gaya, Mayo-Kebbi Est, is a Chadian diplomat and politician. He holds a bachelor's degree in history and geography from the University of N'Djamena and a master's degree in international relations from the International Relations Institute of Cameroon. Halina served as Director of Reception and Ceremonial Affairs at the Minister of Foreign Affairs, then as Chief of Protocol for President Idriss Déby for over a decade. He was appointed Chad's ambassador to China in January 2023 before being designated Prime Minister of Chad on 23 May 2024. He is known for his loyalty to President Mahamat Déby and is described as a technician without political ambition.
Early Life & Background
Allamaye Halina was born on 1 January 1967 in Gounou Gaya, located in the Mayo-Kebbi Est region of Chad. No further details about his family context, childhood, or early influences are provided in the extract.
Education
Allamaye Halina graduated from the University of N'Djamena in 1992 with a bachelor's degree in history and geography. He continued his postgraduate education at the International Relations Institute of Cameroon, where he obtained a master's degree in international relations.
Political & Professional Career
Allamaye Halina's political career began with his role as Director of Reception and Ceremonial Affairs at the Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2008 to 2010. He then served as the Chief of Protocol for Chadian President Idriss Déby from February 2010 until 2023. On 31 January 2023, he was appointed as Chad's ambassador to China. Following the resignation of Prime Minister Succès Masra and the inauguration of Mahamat Déby, Halina was designated as Prime Minister of Chad on 23 May 2024. He is noted for his long-standing loyalty to the Déby family and is perceived as a non-politically ambitious technician. On June 13, 2024, he presented his political program to the National Transitional Council, outlining goals such as energy independence by 2034 and hosting the African Cup of Nations.
Key Achievements & Legacy
Appointed Prime Minister of Chad in May 2024., Served as Chief of Protocol for President Idriss Déby for over a decade (2010-2023)., Appointed Chad's Ambassador to China in January 2023., Authored the book 'From Bedouin to President', published in 2024., Presented a political program aiming for Chad's energy independence by 2034 and hosting the African Cup of Nations.