As France celebrates Bastille Day, African army veterans say they’ve been forgotten

As France honours its military on Bastille Day, one Burkinabé man highlights the plight of African army veterans – promised a pension by France, but yet to receive their money. Also in this edition: Senegal’s main opposition party declares Ousmane Sonko as its presidential candidate despite questions about his eligibility following a jail sentence. Finally, ahead of the Francophone Games in Kinshasa, we see how final preparations are underway.