Egypt Security Forces Kill 12 People by Mistake

Egypt says its security forces have killed 12 people, including Mexican tourists, by mistake, believing them to be terrorists. Egypt's interior ministry said the army and police launched an operation when the tourist group - travelling in a convoy of vehicles - entered a restricted area in the country's western desert. The Mexican president, Enrique Pena Nieto, condemned the attack and demanded an investigation.

The US general leading the coalition against the so-called Islamic State group says progress has been made in the last year but says it will be a long fight. General John Allen said Iraq risked collapse but was now challenging IS.

Nigeria is well known for its music - from the flamboyant king of Afro beat, the late Fela Kuti, to the modern dance floor fillers like D'banj, 2Face and Whizzkid. Now the MUSON School of Music, which is the main conservatoire in Nigeria has teamed up with some jazz musicians from London. Will Ross has been to have a listen.

(Photo: Egyptian forces have been on high alert due to increased militant activity Credit: Reuters)