Africa News Tonight: Kenya in mourning after defense chief’s death, clean water saves lives, BAL Nile conference tips off - April 19, 2024 Africa News Tonight - VOA Africa

Kenya began three days of mourning today after its defense chief and nine other military personnel were killed in a helicopter crash yesterday, the latest accident to hit the nation's military. The group WaterAid says a lack of clean water in health facilities across seven African countries is causing enormous rates of infections, which lead to tens of thousands of avoidable deaths. Africa’s top basketball event – the BAL – returns to the court with Nile conference play.