Rebels have successfully taken control of the strategic Tessalit military base near the Algerian border, forcing the surrender of the army and its Russian mercenary allies. This report also mentions former DRC President Joseph Kabila's response to US accusations of supporting rebel fighters, and Gabon's presence as guest of honor at a music festival in Abidjan.

In tonight's programme, the army and its Russian mercenary allies surrender the strategic Tessalit military base near the Algerian border. Also in DRC, Joseph Kabila hits back at US accusations he’s backing rebel fighters. And Gabon is the guest of honour at The Anoumabo Urban Music Festival in Abidjan.