United States Election Day started in a village in New Hampshire as clocks ticked into Tuesday, with voters deciding between democrat Hilary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump.

The world still faces a race against time to tackle climate change.

Many Americans are becoming discontent and stressed about the ongoing presidential election although the outcome of the presidential election between the two candidates, Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump. Americans will take to the polls on Tuesday.

Tanzania's President, John Magufuli has marked his first year in office. He answered media questions for the first time at a special ceremony at State House. President Magufuli has gained a repute for his fight against corruption and his hard work throughout his term in office.

Zimbabwe's massive trade deficit have caused a dollar shortage which has paralyzed the nation. The government hopes to reduce the current cash shortage by introducing the first domestic paper money since the collapse of the Zimbabwean dollar in 2009.

The South African National Prosecuting Authority has withdrawn fraud charges against the country's Minister of Finance. Charges against former Sars commissioner Oupa Magashula and former Deputy Sars Commissioner Ivan Pillay were also withdrawn.

After nearly three years of devastating civil conflict, South Sudanese artists have come together to try and get the country thinking and talking about peace, by launching a public art project in the capital Juba.

Uganda is said to be providing a rare hospitable welcome for those seeking asylum. Refugees live in settlements where they are able to run small businesses, attend mosques and children attend school.

Islamic State fighters have taken tens of thousands of people hostage and are herding them towards the city of Mosul for use as human shields. The United Nations says ISIS also shot dead at least 232 civilians on Wednesday.

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn has told South Sudanese members of parliament that he stands with the people of South Sudan and the government. He said the armed struggle cannot bring any peace and therefore his country wants to see peace in South Sudan.