Ghana's president declares seven days of mourning

Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo has declared seven days of mourning following the death of former president and military ruler Jerry Rawlings. Mr Akufo-Addo said he had suspended campaigning for next month's election, and flags would fly at half-mast. The seven days of mourning will start on Friday.

A report by the UK charity RAID say they have uncovered evidence of serious human rights abuses at The Williamson Diamond Mine in Northern Tanzania.

(Photo: Ghana's former leader Jerry Rawlings. Credit: Getty Images)