Son of ousted Gabon leader Noureddin Bongo Valentin charged with corruption and embezzlement

Along with several cabinet members, the eldest son has been charged with corruption, embezzlement of public funds, and money laundering. Also in this edition: Famine aid for Somalia is to be temporarily suspended after a UN probe found widespread theft and misuse of funds. And finally: Rwanda’s president Paul Kagame will seek reelection in next year’s presidentials after 23 years in power.