A deadly explosion at a weapons depot in Chad's capital, N'Djamena, has killed at least nine people and injured 40, a government spokesperson said. The cause of the explosion late on Tuesday wasn't clear, but it caused a fire and detonated weapons stored at the site. People living nearby were forced to flee as bullets and shells fired in several directions, causing widespread damage

Source: The Guardian June 20, 2024 06:14 UTC