Top Guinean General Killed in Plane Crash in Liberia

Ten people were killed when a plane crashed outside of Charlesville, Liberia, on Monday.

Authorities are trying to determine the cause of the crash, but are leaning towards mechanical malfunction.

Aboard the plane had been senior Guinean military officials, including the head of their military, General Kelefa Diallo.

Diallo had been key in working Guinea from a military rule, towards a democratically elected government.

Both countries have declared Tuesday to be a national day of mourning.