Donald Trump's wife, Melania, took centre stage on the first day of the Republican National Convention as she faced accusations that a portion of her speech plagiarised Michelle Obama.
US President, Barack Obama has called on all Americans to unite and refrain from divisive language in the wake of another gun-related violence in which three police officers were killed on Sunday.
Morocco has formally announced its wish to re-join the African Union, 32 years after it left the organisation.
Morocco left the AU in 1984 after the organisation recognised the independence of Western Sahara, an area Morocco describes as part of the country's "southern provinces".
Founder of Microsoft and Philanthropist, Bill Gates says African leaders must harness the power and ability of youths to drive innovation in the continent. He said African leaders must encourage the youths and provide opportunity for them to thrive.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has flown in to Istanbul, after an army group said it took over the country.
The group had declared that a "peace council" now ran the country and there was a curfew and martial law.
