Urgent clemency appeal; The AU makes appeal for clemency for the 4 African due for execution on Tuesday

The African Union has asked Indonesia for clemency for the four Africans who are awaiting execution for drugs offences. AU Commission Deputy Chairperson Erastus Mwencha has made the "urgent appeal" to Indonesia's ambassador to the AU.

Candle light sessions held for the due to be executed 

An AU statement says that Mr Mwencha "encouraged Indonesia to consider the possibility of signing prisoner transfer agreements".

Three Nigerians and a Ghanaian are among nine people who are expected to be executed on Tuesday in Indonesia.