Africa today at a glance
Monday December 17 2018
SA Cannabis Expo
South Africa hosts in Pretoria the first Cannabis Expo since private cannabis use in the country was legalised.
IMF chief in Ghana
Managing Director and chairperson of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Christine Lagarde visits Ghana till Tuesday.
DRC election uncertainty
Uncertainty in DR Congo over the December 23 election as violence escalates and poll materials go up in smoke.
Madagascar presidential re-run
Madagascar prepares for a crunch presidential re-run election on Wednesday pitting former presidents Andry Rajoelina and Mark Ravalomanana.
Somali minister quits
Somali minister for Public Works minister Abdifatah Ibrahim Gesey resigns, accusing Mogadishu of interference in the affairs of the South West State of Somalia (SWSS).