Africa today at a glance
Thursday May 17 2018
Burundi referendum vote
Burundians vote in a referendum on sweeping constitutional reforms that would shore up the power of President Pierre Nkurunziza and enable him to rule until 2034.
Holy Ramadhan begins
Muslims begin the holy month of Ramadhan.
Refugee quit notice
Over 900 Namibian refugees living in Botswana’s Dukwi camp given two months to return home.
Egypt hosts Arab League
Arab League Foreign ministers meet in Cairo after dozens of Palestinians were killed by Israel's army along the Gaza border.
Corruption talks in Nigeria
The 8th Commonwealth Conference of Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Africa takes place in Nigerian capital Abuja
Madagascar and FAO deal
Madagascar signs financial and technical cooperation agreements with the UN Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) for the improvement of agriculture and environmental conservation in the country.