Al-Shabaab carries out an attack in Somalia’s southern military base, killing several troops. China is on a charm offensive in Rwanda, as Presidents Paul Kagame and Xi Jinping sign 15 deals ahead of the BRICS Summit.

Zimbabwe is seven days away from make or break elections, as the MDC starts night vigils outside the election office.

DRC President Joseph Kabila makes a rare state of the nation address, but gives no clarity on his future. Eritrean troops withdraw from the Ethiopian border.

Zimbabwe’s MDC Alliance appeals to SADC ahead of the country’s elections. A new study finds Twitter bots were active in each of the 10 elections held in Africa since 2017.

Several Nigerian soldiers are reported missing after a Boko Haram clash. Liberia President George Weah says he plans to inject millions into local economy to boost the country's ailing economy.

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Crystal Orderson, Southern Africa Editor of the Africa Report

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Crystal Orderson, Southern Africa Editor of the Africa Report