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Guinea massacre trial puts ex-strongman Camara in custody
Guinea massacre trial puts ex-strongman Camara in custody
Africa
by  AFP

A Guinean court trying suspects in a 2009 massacre on Monday threw out a bid by former dictator Moussa Dadis Camara to be detained under house arrest and ordered him to be held in custody. Defence attorneys last Tuesday had asked the court for Camara to be released from custody or placed under house arrest during the proceedings, in line with the "respect" due to a former head of state.

Chad ruler Deby says unity govt 'in next few days'
Chad ruler Deby says unity govt 'in next few days'
Africa
by  AFP

Chad junta chief Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno on Monday said a "government of national union" would be created in the coming days to steer the course toward elections, following a forum on the country's future. Deby on Monday said the government would be formed "in the next few days" and oversee what he called "the second phase of transition... (leading to) the strengthening of our democracy".