Sudan's Bashir trial adjourned to September 22

The trial of Sudan's toppled strongman Omar al-Bashir over his role in the 1989 military coup that brought him to power was adjourned to September 22, the judge said on Tuesday.
UN says the sentencing is wrong (AFP)
UN slams Nigeria for imprisoning 'blasphemous' 13-year-old
The UN children's agency Unicef has "expressed deep concern" over the imprisonment and treatment of a 13-year-old boy convicted for blasphemy.
President Akufo-Addo hosted regional leaders on Tuesday to help bring civilian rule to Mali
ECOWAS hopes for civilian rule in Mali 'within days'
Ghana's President, Nana Akufo- Addo, says West African leaders hope to see a civilian- led government installed in Mali within days.
Supporters of Laurent Gbagbo had filed his candidacy for the presidency
Ex-President Laurent Gbagbo barred from Ivorian elections
The Constitutional Court in Ivory Coast has barred the former president, Laurent Gbagbo, and former prime minister, Guillaume Soro, from running in the presidential election next month.
The Chinese Embassy has denied reports of massive deployment of troops in Namibia
China 'denies military presence in Namibia'
The Chinese embassy in Namibia has denied reports of massive Chinese military presence in the south-west African country, the Namibian Sun newspaper reports quoting an embassy spokesperson.
The US also announced visa restrictions on individuals involved in elections in two other states
US imposes visa restrictions over Nigeria elections
The US has imposed visa restrictions on a number of people in Nigeria accused of undermining democratic principles ahead of elections in Edo and Ondo states.
US President Donald Trump
Trump vows response on any 'plot to kill diplomat in SA'
The US President Donald Trump has vowed a response that will be "1,000 times greater in magnitude," to any attack by Iran.