[allAfrica] As of April 14, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 4,370,173 while over 9,100,781 vaccinations have been administered across the continent.

[Govt of SA] Statement by the Minister of Health, Dr Zwelini Mkhize, on the FDA's Temporary Suspension of Johnson and Johnson vaccine rollout in the United States.

[UNFPA] New York -- Violations include rape, forced sterilization, virginity testing, female genital mutilation and more

[The Conversation Africa] Type 2 diabetes is characterised by elevated blood glucose levels. This can cause complications that lead to damage to the kidneys, nerves, and the retina in eyes. Other complications can lead to heart diseases and diabetic ...

[East African] Mozambique is reluctant to accept troops from neighbouring member states of the Southern Africa Development Community to fight Islamic insurgents in the north of the country, after retaking the town of Palma that had fallen to the mili...

[East African] Rwandan President Paul Kagame has blamed some developed nations' inaction against suspects on the run, and their adamancy in refusing to recognise the genocide official appellation -- Genocide Against the Tutsi -- for the country battl...

[UN News] The rights of refugees and asylum seekers who have fled Burundi for Tanzania must be respected, experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council said on Tuesday in an appeal to authorities in both countries.

[VOA] Geneva -- U.N. agencies warn northern Mozambique is facing a long-lasting humanitarian and protection crisis as conflict, hunger and disease grip hundreds of thousands of people in the region.

[Premium Times] Nigeria's information minister also speaks on the 'urgent' step the country must take to avoid a recurrence of the virus.

[Thomson Reuters Foundation] Nairobi -- LGBT+ refugees at the Kakuma camp have repeatedly complained about their safety in recent years, citing numerous attacks by other residents and local people

[DW] Ugandans are making disparaging comments on social media about the multibillion-dollar oil pipeline deal that the country has signed with Tanzania and Total. The secrecy surrounding it has raised fears of corruption.

[DW] The headline-making cargo ship has been impounded on a lake until its owners cough up at least $900 million in compensation. Egypt incurred heavy financial losses from the canal jam.

[The Conversation Africa] Melbourne, Australia -- COVAX, the global initiative to coordinate the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in an equitable way, is crucial for bringing the pandemic under control.

[African Arguments] Managing elections through violence is one thing. Managing a handover of power to a family member is another.

[Nation] Increasing the manufacturing capacity for Covid-19 vaccines in Africa could help ensure the continent does not lag behind in vaccinating its population.

[Nation] Tensions at Kambi Samaki area near Isiolo-Garissa border have been escalating following the killing of at least five people in a series of attacks that began on Saturday night.

[Nation] When Eldoret International Airport was opened 24 years ago, there were high hopes that the facility would accelerate economic growth and link Western Kenya to local and international space.

[The Conversation Africa] Since establishing diplomatic relations on 10 February 1971, Nigeria's relationship with China has developed into one of the most important bilateral relationships maintained by either country.

[Premium Times] He said the availability of these essential services is needed to combat harmful traditional practices and strengthen the decision-making power to seek appropriate health care.

[AI London] Tens of thousands of children in Nigeria are missing out on their education because of the authorities' ongoing failure to protect schools, particularly in northern Nigeria, from attacks by insurgents and other armed groups, Amnesty Inter...

[VOA] Amchide, Cameroon -- Officials in Cameroon and Nigeria say economic activity has gradually resumed along their border, despite the continued presence of the terrorist group Boko Haram. Markets have re-opened and border merchants say traveling n...

[Daily Maverick] Former president Jacob Zuma suffered a blow in court on Tuesday. The Supreme Court of Appeal has dismissed his appeal against a judgment which ruled the state is not liable for his legal fees, which so far are estimated at over R16-m...

[UNEP] At least 155 states recognize their citizens have the right to live in a healthy environment, either through national legislation or international accords, like the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

[New Times] Kagame highlighted that there is a company that is capable of this technique, citing that it is ready and willing just as Moderna and Pfizer have been doing.

[Nation] The world breathed a collective sigh of relief late last year when British researchers said that over-the-counter mouthwashes could kill coronavirus.

[East African] South Sudanese traders are paying the price of storage, and more transportation charges, days after Kenyan and Uganda truck drivers protested over highway attacks.

[Nation] Kenya has time and again proven to be a resilient economy. Last year, we witnessed locust invasions, heavy rains, floods followed by an absence of rains in agrarian lands.

[East African] Countries in the region led by Rwanda and Tanzania are drawing benefits from over $142.7 million in debt relief from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa says the continent needs to build a vibrant and innovative African medical supplies manufacturing capability that meets the health needs of the continent's people.

[New Zimbabwe] Harare metropolitan residents have rejected to recognise the office of the Development Coordinator (PDC) headed by Tafadzwa Muguti saying its establishment was against the country's Constitution.