Africa today at a glance
Tuesday March 19 2019
A man stands next to the wreckage of vehicles washed away in Chimanimani, eastern Zimbabwe, after the area was hit by the Cyclone Idai. The cyclone that ripped across Mozambique and Zimbabwe killed at least 162 people with scores more missing. PHOTO | AFP
Cyclone Idai aftermath
Zimbabwe and Mozambique continue rescue and recovery efforts after tropical Cyclone Idai slammed the two southern Africa countries.
Zimbabwe duo's trial
Zimbabwean cleric Evan Mawarire and trade unionist Peter Mutasa go on trial in Harare for subversion following January protests.
Sisi tenure talks
Egyptian parliament continues discussing amendments to extend President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's rule beyond 2022 till April 1.
Algeria on the edge
Algeria remains on the edge with the the masses refusing o relent on the push for the aged and ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's exit.
Douala business forum
The 10th session of the Cameroon Business Forum (CBF); a public-private sector dialogue mechanism initiated by Yaoundé and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank Group to improve the business climate
continues in the economic capital Douala.
FBI promise to Angola
US Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan confirms the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and other institutions will help Angola locate, recover and repatriate stashed cash.
SA power talks
Public Enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan and power utility Eskom chairman Jabu Mabuza address the media in Johannesburg on the electricity supply problems South Africa.