Fifteen people died in the night-time collision in the Somali region, officials tell the BBC.

The death of the veteran politician is likely to alter the political landscape, analysts say.

They say the decision "runs contrary to the desired structural change" they were seeking.

The airport, out of action since war broke out two years ago, was due to reopen on Wednesday.

Nicolas Sarkozy, president from 2007-2012, has appealed against his jail term at La Santé prison.