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India's human rights body is investigating reports that more than 100 children fell ill from eating a school lunch after a dead snake was found in the food.
The cook reportedly still served the lunch despite removing the dead animal from it, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) said in a statement.
The commission said about 500 children are believed to have been served the meal in the city of Mokama in Bihar state, eastern India.
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A Kenyan member of parliament has been shot dead in the streets of the capital Nairobi by gunmen on a motorcycle in a suspected assassination.
Police said the attackers had been trailing Charles Ong'ondo Were's vehicle before one of them got off the motorbike and shot him at close range.
"The nature of this crime appears to be both targeted and predetermined," police spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga said in a statement.
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Pope Francis has died aged 88, the Vatican says. The first Latin American to lead the Roman Catholic Church, he died at 07:35 local time on Easter Monday.
Mourners are gathering in St Peter's Square, where there is a sense of shock and sadness, people are seen crying in the street on their way.
President Yoweri Museveni has called on African leaders to address the long-standing strategic bottlenecks hindering the continent's socio-economic transformation.
Speaking at the 8th African Leadership Forum, Museveni emphasized that Africa cannot achieve sustainable development without undergoing economic and ideological transformation.
 He highlighted the importance of ideology, stating that African armies need a clear mission and ideology to function effectively, unlike Western armies that defend specific interests.The President also emphasized the need for value addition to Africa's raw materials, citing coffee and iron ore as examples.
He noted that exporting raw materials without adding value is a strategic bottleneck, and that Africa must develop its manufacturing sector to create jobs and wealth. Additionally, Museveni stressed the importance of regional market expansion.
Former President Jakaya Kikwete called on African leaders to take bold, practical steps towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and praised Uganda for hosting the forum. Â
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja highlighted Uganda's progress in achieving the SDGs, with 26.1% of targets on track and 54.2% showing limited progress. Uganda has made significant strides in achieving the SDGs, with notable progress in increasing access to safe drinking water and reducing poverty.
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