Hissène Habré is dead.
The former Chadian president died at the age of 79 as a result of Covid-19 in Senegal, where he had been sentenced to life for crimes against humanity.
A controversial figure, he is often described as the architect of a bloody repression in his country.
In Zambia took place on Tuesday the inauguration ceremony of Hakainde Hichilema, the new president.
After years in opposition, Hakainde Hichilema has vowed to fight corruption and end the country's colossal indebtedness.
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