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Chad military council lifts curfew

In a sign of easing tensions, Chad’s new military government has announced lifting a curfew clamped after the shock death of long-time leader Idriss Deby Itno and the installation of a military council led by his son. An overnight curfew,…

AU delegation arrives in Chad

In Chad, dozens of demonstrators arrested during Tuesday’s violent protest in– the capital were on Thursday brought before the N’Djamena high court. They were conveyed by law enforcement vehicles from the police stations in the various districts of the capital.…

La Francophonie to send mission to Chad

The International Organization of la Francophonie says it will send a mission to Chad. This follows violent anti-junta protests which kicked off in the country on Tuesday in the capital N'Djamena. Demonstrators are demanding a return to civilian rule after the…

Mauritius issues disaster alert after heavy rains

Authorities in the Indian Ocean island nation of Mauritius issued a disaster alert on Wednesday after heavy rains caused severe flooding making roads impassable to pedestrians and vehicles. State-owned Vacoas weather station issued the alert and warned of impassable roads,…

Slain Chadian leader Deby laid to rest

Late Chadian leader Idris Deby Itno’s body was laid to rest today. Several heads of state arrived Ndjamena – the capital on Thursday for funeral. They include the presidents of Niger, Mali, Mauritania and Guinea. While a dozen leaders are…