With news of the #death of newly re-elected veteran leader Idriss #Deby Itno, RFI’s Laura-Angela Bagnetto looks back on the key events of his 30 years at the helm of the huge mostly desert #African state.
Chadian President Idriss Deby dies on frontline after 30 years in power
Chad’s President Idriss Deby Itno has died on the battlefield after three decades in power, the army announced on state television on Tuesday.
Chad’s President Deby has died of injuries suffered on frontline, says army spokesman
#Chad’s President Idriss #Deby has died while visiting troops on the front line of a fight against northern rebels, an army spokesman said on Tuesday, the day after Deby was declared the winner of a sixth term...
Thomas Pesquet head in the stars: The ISS, a scientific and polical goal (2/5)
Thomas #Pesquet is off on his second six-month mission to the #ISS, with no less than 232 scientific experiments to be carried out on board. He’ll also become the first French #astronaut to command the #space...
Thomas Pesquet head in the stars: The ISS, an uncertain future (5/5)
Thomas #Pesquet is off on his second six-month mission to the #ISS, with no less than 232 scientific experiments to be carried out on board. He’ll also become the first French #astronaut to command the #space...
Minneapolis, other cities boost security ahead of Chauvin verdict
#Minneapolis and other #US cities were ramping up security measures on Monday, girding for possible #protests after a jury delivers a verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, charged...
Murder case against ex-cop in Floyd’s death goes to the jury
The #murder case against former Officer Derek #Chauvin in the death of George #Floyd went to the jury Monday in a city on edge against another round of unrest like the one that erupted last year over the harrowing...