Nigeria begins trial of 500 terrorism suspects

In tonight's edition, amid a surge of violence across Nigeria, Abuja begins mass trials of 500 suspected terrorists in 13 courtrooms under heavy security. Also, Benin votes this Sunday as Patrice Talon steps down after a decade in power. And Algerian boxing star Imane Khelif returns to the ring for her first pro fight since Olympic gold in Paris.

By Jean-Emile JAMMINE