Zimbabwean opposition rally

Zimbabwean opposition party Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) holds a rally in Harare over alleged problems with the electoral roll and ballot papers ahead of theJuly 30 election.

Comesa summit in Zambia

The 20th Heads of State Comesa summit continues at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Zambia's capital Lusaka.

Protests against MTN

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) members protest in Lagos against alleged unfair labour practices by South African telecommunications firm MTN.

Amnesty cautions Botswana

Amnesty International (AI) cautions Botswana against forcing any of the Caprivi refugees to return to Namibia.

Luanda trade fair

The Luanda International Fair (Filda 2018) bringing together 372 exhibitors from 17 countries, continues in the Angolan capital.

Dash for flight tickets

The tickets for the inaugural Addis Ababa to Asmara flight scheduled for July 18 sold out within hours, authorities say.