French President arrives in Nice following deadly attacks

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French President Francois Hollande and Prime Minister Manuel Valls have arrived in Nice following deadly attacks in the resort city that killed atleast 84 people. The President and other French officials visited the hospital where some of the injured are being treated.

British PM appoints ministers

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Theresa May has spent her first full day as Prime Minister of Britain fleshing out her government . She has appointed her first six ministers, including the surprise nomination of Brexit campaign figurehead Boris Johnson as foreign secretary.

2,2 million South Africans cannot afford to buy food

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Affording food is a big issue in South Africa, a recent study by Statistics South Africa, a national statistical service, showed that one in five households runs out of money every month.

The UN warns against a third-term for DRC President.

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The United Nations warns that a third -term by Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila could provoke violence. It has renewed pressure on the Congolese Government to hold a presidential election, before the end of this year.