Chadians voted in a parliamentary and regional election to end a three-year transitional period from military rule, but the main opposition boycotted, citing concerns about the credibility of the electoral process. The election marks the first parliamentary vote in Chad in over a decade, following the disputed presidential win of junta leader Mahamat Idriss Deby, who succeeded his father in 2021. Despite criticism and boycotts from opposition parties, at least 8 million voters are expected to elect 188 legislators, with results anticipated in two weeks.
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Boy, 15, dies after he was hit by a car outside McDonald’s
and special characters out of the summary. A teenager died after being hit by a car outside a McDonald's in Bradford. The 15-year-old was taken to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries. The driver, suspected of drug driving and causing death by dangerous driving, has been arrested. Police are appealing for witnesses and any footage that may assist in the investigation. Full Article
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