Africa today at a glance

Muslim faithful converge at Orahey grounds in Wajir County for Eid prayers on June 25, 2017. PHOTO | BRUHAN MAKONG | NATION MEDIA GROUP

  • Muslims celebrate Idd

Muslims the world over mark Idd-ul-Fitr, the end of their fast with prayers and feasts.

  • Madagascar on high alert

Madagascar deploys tight security ahead of the 57th Independence Day celebrations on Monday. Last year, a bomb blast at the Mahamasina stadium where a military parade was mounted, killed three people and and injured over 90 others.

  • Morocco in diplomatic row

Morocco and The Netherlands are locked in a diplomatic row after the former summoned its ambassador home following the extradition of an alleged drug trafficker.

  • Kenya election campaigns

Campaigns continue for Kenya's General Election scheduled for August 8 amid controversy over the printing of ballot papers.

  • Angola expels Congolese

Angola expels more than 8,000 refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo fleeing violence.

  • IMF happy with Maputo

IMF welcomes Mozambique Public Prosecutor's audit report of the Ematum, Proindicus and MAM public companies prepared by Kroll.

  • Cameroon meet Germany

Cameroon's Indomitable Lions clash with Germany in their last group states match of the Confederations Cup football tournament in Russia. The African champions suffered a 2-0 defeat to Chile in their opening game then drew 1-1 with Australia in their second.