Africa lost $836bn between 2000 and 2015 in what’s being termed ‘illicit capital flight = D43,304,800,000 000.00· Germany’s foreign minister has expressed “cautious optimism” about the prospect of ending Libya’s long-running conflict, encouraged by what he described as a shift to “political logic” after the warring sides in the North African country appeared unable to achieve their aims militarily.

France approves Rwanda genocide suspect’s transfer to UN tribunal. Felicien Kabuga was on the run 23 years now capture in Paris.

West African leaders have lifted punishing sanctions imposed on Mali following a military coup in August.