Chadian PM dies in Paris aged 56

Chadian Prime Minister Pascal Yoadimnadji died today at a Paris hospital, the African nation’s embassy said. He was 56.

Kadallah Ousman, the embassy spokesman, said Mr Yoadimnadji died of a cardiovascular problem at midnight local time at Val de Grace military hospital.

Mr Ousman said he had no immediate information on a funeral service or on who would replace Mr Yoadimnadji.

Chadian President Idriss Deby appointed Mr Yoadimnadji, a lawyer, as head of government in 2005. He replaced Moussa Faki Mahamat, who had resigned..