France deplored the #death of Chadian President Idriss #Deby on Tuesday and took note of the creation of an interim military body, urging a quick return to civilian rule and a peaceful transition. “France lost a...
Idriss Deby dies: Chad president was one of Africa’s longest-serving leader
#Chad’s President Idriss #Deby Itno died from wounds sustained in battle after three decades in power, the army said, opening a period of uncertainty in a country that is a key strategic ally of the West.
Europe regulator to rule on J&J shot as EU vows increased Covid-19 doses
#Europe’s drug regulator was expected to rule Tuesday on the safety of the #Johnson&Johnson #Covid-19 vaccine after fears it could be linked to extremely rare blood clots, as the US drugmaker said it was...
Chad’s president Deby dies after fighting rebels on battlefield
#Chad’s President Idriss #Deby Itno has died on the battlefield after three decades in power, the army announced on state television on Tuesday. The army said Deby had been commanding his army at the weekend as...
Chad’s president dies: Deby’s three decades in power
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.
Thomas Pesquet head in the stars: France’s ten space travellers (4/5)
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...
Myanmar unrest: Ethnic groups unite in fight against army, join unity govt
In #Myanmar, the protest movement advanced on the political front with its declaration of the National Unity Government, including members of Suu Kyi’s ousted Cabinet and representatives of #ethnicMinority groups and...