Kenya suspends part of the elections in four places

Kenya's electoral body has suspended voting for governors and members of the National Assembly in four places in the country, following a mix-up in the printing of ballot papers.

Chad's military ruler has signed a peace deal with more than 40 opposition groups aimed at paving the way for a national dialogue later in August – but the main rebel group is not one of the signatories.

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Photo: An official from Kenya's electoral commission (IEBC) seeks to reassure the press. Credit: BBC.