Xi Jinping in Rwanda

Chinese President Xi Jinping in Kigali for a two-day state visit to Rwanda as part of a tour of the African continent and the United Arab Emirates.

South Africa and BRICS

Foreign minister Lindiwe Sisulu to address the media in Johannesburg on South Africa's preparedness to host the BRICS summit which starts starts on Wednesday.

Zimbabwe election campaigns

Campaigns continue in Zimbabwe ahead of the July 30 General Election, the first since long-serving Robert Mugabe's ouster.

Kabila no show

The meeting between Angolan President João Lourenço and his DR Congo counterpart Joseph Kabila in Angola cancelled after the latter fails confirm his attendance.

Senegalese envoy dies

Senegalese Ambassador to Cameroon Vincent Badji dies of a heart attack while watching television.