Botswana sugar tax aims to improve health

Botswana has brought in a new tax on sugary goods with the aim of improving health. We hear from Dr Dipesalema Joel, Chairman of the Diabetes Association of Botswana.

At least 20 children have died after they became trapped in a fire at a school in Niger's capital, Niamey.

We reflect on the spate of mass kidnappings that has hit Nigeria, as the country marks seven years since the abduction from Chibok.

(Photo: Crates of soft drinks. Credit: Getty Images)