Attacks and armed conflicts
West African offensive
The Chadian Air Force carries out airstrikes against bases of Boko Haram in neighbouring Nigeria to avenge twin bombings in Chad's capital N'Djamena three days ago. (Al Jazeera)
The accidental detonation of an explosive device kills 13 vigilantes and injures 53 others near the town of Monguno in northeast Nigeria. The vigilantes were assisting the military in the fight against Boko Haram. (AP via News24)
Business and economy
Universal Orlando decides to close Wet 'n Wild Orlando at the end of 2016. It will be replaced by Volcano Bay, which is expected to open in 2017. (Florida Today.com)