Some of the big stories unfolding across the continent
Kenya tax vote
Kenyan MPs vote on tax proposals by President Uhuru Kenyatta many fear will raise the cost of living.
Bobi Wine return fears
Fear of confrontation in Uganda as pop star-cum-politician Bobi Wine returns to Kampala after his medical tour of the US following torture by police and army in chaos that marred the Arua Municipality by-election.
No to poll cash plan
Some Opposition candidates for Cameroon's October 7 presidential election reject the first phase of public funding for the exercise, saying the $27,000 (FCFA 15 million) is too little.
Cameroonians on the move
Thousands of people continue fleeing trouble-hit English speaking regions of the Northwest and Southwest Cameroon for safety in the French speaking regions despite a government call for them not to move.
Nigeria Air take-off halted
Nigeria suspends the re-launch of new national carrier, Nigeria Air.
Nigeria soccer polls
The problem-hit Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) holds elections in Katsina State in the north, despite opposition from some quarters.