Africa today at a glance
Sunday December 02 2018
From left: The BBC African Footballer of the Year 2018 nominees Medhi Benatia (Morocco), Kalidou Koulibaly and Sadio Mane (Senegal), Thomas Partey (Ghana) and Mohamed Salah (Egypt). FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP
Kenya's debt headache
Concern over Kenya's rising level of debt as Nairobi plans to borrow $975 million (Sh100bn) to settle two other syndicated loans maturing next year.
DRC election drive
Campaigning continues in the DR Congo (DRC) for presidential, legislative and provincial elections on December 23.
Nigeria poll campaigns
Campaigns continue in Nigeria for the 2019 presidential and parliamentary elections.
Best player vote closes
Vote for the BBC African Footballer of the Year 2018 closes at 20GMT. Medhi Benatia, Kalidou Koulibaly, Sadio Mane, Thomas Partey and Mohamed Salah are all in contention for the award whose winner will be announced on December 14.