The remains of former Democratic Republic of Congo Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba arrived at a burial ceremony – officials and dignitaries pay their final respects in Kinshasa on the 62nd anniversary of the country's independence; R&B singer R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexual abuse… marking the end of a sordid, stunning fall for the multi-platinum artist – who, at 55, could spend the rest of his life behind bars; And, China looks to boost its African imports to address massive trade deficits with the continent.