Africa today at a glance
Wednesday October 17 2018
Concern of DRC
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees expresses concern about the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Kasai region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Cameroon poll challenge
Cameroon’s highest court, the Constitutional Council, continues hearing petitions calling for the cancellation of the October 7 presidential election; a crucial move towards the proclamation of the final outcome of the vote.
TZ tycoon missing
The tampering with security cameras at Dar es Salaam's Colosseum Hotel hotel complicates the puzzle over the kidnapping of Africa’s youngest billionaire Mohammed Dewji, 43, in Tanzania.
Afcon qualifiers
Madagascar, Egypt, Senegal and Tunisia qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) finals in Cameroon next June/July.