Madagascar presidential debate

Madagascar presidential hopefuls Marc Ravalomanana and Andry Rajoelina face off in TV debate at 17GMT.

Nigeria aircraft deal

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) expects delivery of new fighter aircraft from both the US and Italy to intensify its aerial campaign against the Boko Haram insurgency in the northeast.

IMF loans Angola

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approves $3.7 billion credit to Angola.

Famine in Mozambique

The Mozambique National Institute for Calamities Management (INGC) says about 800,000 people risk starving in the country during the 2018-2019 season.

DRC election drive

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