[Lesotho Times] The attempted murder trial of former army commander Lieutenant General (Lt-Gen) Tlali Kamoli and four other soldiers failed to take off on Monday due to the absence of their lawyers.

[RFI] Nigeria marks the 60th anniversary of its independence on 1 October. The most populous country in Africa, with 200 million people, is blessed with abundant natural resources. But it has yet to meet the aspirations of its population and compete economically on the world stage.