#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.
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.
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...
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...
Conservatives bid to confirm disputed Laschet nomination for Merkel’s crown
Angela #Merkel’s conservatives will look to confirm Armin #Laschet’s disputed nomination as their chancellor candidate in September’s #election, hoping to draw a line under a bitter battle with his...
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...