Africa today at a glance
Thursday July 19 2018
Sisi visits Sudan
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi visits Sudan for talks with neighbouring counterpart Omar al-Bashir
Senegal jihadists verdict
Verdict in the trial of 29 suspected jihadists in Senegal, including one imam and three women. The prosecutor requested life sentences for 11 of the accused.
Cameroon poll deadline
Aspirants for the October 7 poll in Cameroon have until mid-night to submit their candidacy papers to the elections and referenda management agency, Elections Cameroon (ELECAM).
Zimbabwe election campaigns
Campaigns continue in Zimbabwe ahead of the July 30 General Election, the first since long-serving Robert Mugabe's ouster.
Kabila in the House
DR Congo President Joseph Kabila addresses parliament, days before candidates can begin to register for December's presidential election.