Ghana steps up efforts to mend ties with Sahel nations

In tonight's edition: Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama urges Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso to reconcile with ECOWAS and invites their leaders to attend next week's 50th anniversary celebration of the West African bloc. Also, Uganda's government is proposing a new law to allow military courts to try civilians for certain offences. Plus Angélique Kidjo, Himra, Josey and Takana Zion are some of the big names at Ivory Coast's FEMUA music festival; our reporter takes us backstage.

Ghana steps up efforts to mend ties with Sahel nations
In tonight's edition: Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama urges Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso to reconcile with ECOWAS and invites their leaders to attend next week's 50th anniversary celebration of the West African bloc. Also, Uganda's government is proposing a new law to allow military courts to try civilians for certain offences. Plus Angélique Kidjo, Himra, Josey and Takana Zion are some of the big names at Ivory Coast's FEMUA music festival; our reporter takes us backstage.

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