DRC election drive

Campaigning continues in the DR Congo (DRC) for presidential, legislative and provincial elections on December 23.

CPJ appeal to Tanzania

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) reiterates its call for a credible investigation and public accounting of the fate of freelance journalist Azory Gwanda who disappeared in Tanzania last year.

Nigeria poll campaigns

Campaigns continue in Nigeria for the 2019 presidential and parliamentary elections.

Zimbabwe's budget

Presentation of Zimbabwe's first budget statement since President Emmerson Mnangagwa's July election victory.

IMF on Mozambique

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says the Mozambican economy recovering gradually, following its delegation's visit to the southern African country.

Visa-free travel deal

Kenya and Mozambique agree on visa free travel dealas presidents Felipe Nyusi and Uhur Kenyatta meet in Nairobi.

Kenya gender vote

Kenya MPs vote on a controversial bill seeking to raise women representation in the House.

German leader departs

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier leaves Botswana after a visit.

Lourenço in Portugal

Angolan President João Lourenço in Portugal for a three-day visit amid criticism over ballooning government expenditure.

Cameroon opposition sorry

Cameroon’s leading opposition party, the Social Democratic Front (SDF), apologises to its supporters following its disappointing performance in the October 7 presidential election. SDF candidate Joshua Osih emerged a distant fourth.