Nigerian lawmakers reject gender equality bill

Nigerian Senator Biodun Olujimi had to withdraw the draft law after her male colleagues objected citing “socio-cultural and Islamic concerns”.

Plus Kenyan authorities have confirmed there is an outbreak of the influenza virus in the country.

And the the Liberian man once known as Chucky Taylor, who is now in a US jail, maintains he is not guilty of torture.

Photo: A group of women. Credit: Getty Images.