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

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.