On Daybreak Africa: There’s a new candidate in DRC’s December 20 elections. Plus, Angola’s president is expected to address parliament Monday. Vote counting in Liberia’s October 10 vote continues as police arrest several people for tampering with ballot boxes in Nimba County. Fears mount of a regional escalation in the Israel- Hamas conflict. Meanwhile, US Secretary State Blinken says Palestinian civilians should not suffer because of Hamas. We’ll look at international reaction as the death toll mounts. For this and more tune to Daybreak Africa!