In Mali, the military has appointed Colonel Abdoulaye Maiga as interim Prime Minister after the country's civilian PM Choguel Kokalla Maiga was admitted to hospital.
Every year World Photography Day is celebrated on the 19th of August to pay homage to the work of photographers and encourage people to take up this skill.
Indian female wrestler Antim Panghal has become the first female wrestler from India by winning a gold medal in the Under 20 Women's Wrestling Championship.