[allAfrica] As of April 22, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 4,461,834 while over 10,466,215 vaccinations have been administered across the continent.

[VOA] N'djamena, Chad -- In Chad, factionalism is creating uncertainty over the central African nation's leadership following this week's sudden death of longtime President Idriss Deby Itno.

[Monitor] Uganda is the worst country in the East African region in terms of not adhering to justice and rule of law, a new report indicates.

[VOA] Paris -- Few countries are feeling the loss of Chad's President Idriss Deby more keenly than former colonial power France. Paris has long seen Deby as a key ally in the fight against terrorism in the Sahel. Now some observers say his death brin...

[DW] Research group SIPRI has identified a link between climate change and extremism in the West African country. As the region reels from the sudden death of Western-backed strongman Idriss Deby, instability is rife.

[Thomson Reuters Foundation] Addis Ababa -- Small West African nation follows Ghana in successfully eradicating the painful eye disease, which still affects people in more than 40 countries

[ISS] The illegal industry is a major source of jobs, making structural solutions as necessary as law enforcement.

[IPS] Midway, Utah Usa -- Preserving the beauty and wonder of our natural world for future generations should certainly be a goal everyone can get behind. While progress is often stymied by polarizing debates, clean air and water should be a priority...

[Nation] Chad's Transitional Military Council is backing down and is reviewing the measures it took just a day ago by allowing ministers in the government of slain leader Idriss Deby to continue working.

[DW] In the wake of Idriss Deby's death on the battlefield Monday, the military has consolidated behind the longtime leader's son. He will assume broad powers but not everyone thinks that's a good thing.

[The Conversation Africa] In current debates about managing and defeating COVID-19 in Nigeria, an issue that's missing is the role that social workers should play.

[This Day] The federal government has refused to comment on the reported past link of the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami, with the Taliban and the Al-Qaeda terrorist sects.

[State Department] Q: Why does the State Department have a Travel Advisory system?

[Premium Times] Mr Buhari in May last year requested Senate's approval of the loans to enable the government finance the 2020 budget deficit, critical projects and support some states of the federation.

[Premium Times] Budgit says it found evidence of wrongdoing in Kano, Lagos and other states.

[New Era] The accused in the Fishrot scandal will make their way to the High Court tomorrow for a pre-trial conference, which sets the stage for a long battle between the high-profile suspects and the country's legal system.

[Nation] The UN Security Council members on Tuesday rejected President Farmaajo's extension of term, but endorsed efforts of the African Union to help parties resolve an electoral impasse.

[Premium Times] Suspected bandits have attacked Greenfield University, a private university in Kaduna State, and kidnapped many students.

[Nation] Zimbabwe's parliament on Tuesday approved proposed amendments to the constitution removing a clause on electing vice presidents, a move critics say is meant to entrench President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rule.

[UN News] The UN and international partners have welcomed significant progress towards advancing an inclusive and comprehensive political solution in Libya.

[East African] A case seeking to stop construction of the oil pipeline from Uganda to Tanzania for failing to conduct an environmental and social impact assessment has failed to take off even as the two countries proceed with implementation of the pr...

[This Day] Gunmen Tuesday night attacked Greenfield University, a private institution in Kaduna, and abducted some students.

[New Zimbabwe] Local Government Minister, July Moyo has urged police to enlist the services of the army in operations meant to curb the activities of illegal private transport operators who are plying various routes in cities and towns.

[This Day] The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, and the acting Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, yesterday urged the National Assembly to approve more funding to enable the military and the police to combat insecurity.

[New Zimbabwe] A Marange man lost U.S.$4,000, a pistol loaded with 30 rounds and seven cell phones to a gang of seven armed robbers who pounced on his home whilst he was asleep with his family on Independence Day.

[New Zimbabwe] A Silobela fisherman has been mauled to death by marauding crocodiles which are terrorising villagers in the Midlands area.

[AIM] Maputo -- The number of displaced people in Mozambique has risen to 723,000, Prime Minister Carlos Agostinho do Rosario announced on Wednesday.

[AIM] Maputo -- Ossufo Momade, the leader of Mozambique's main opposition party, Renamo, on Tuesday called on the government to bring foreign forces into the country to help fight islamist terrorists in the northern province of Cabo Delgado.

[AIM] Maputo -- A tropical cyclone, named Jobo, has formed north of Madagascar, and its current course will take it across the northern part of the Mozambique Channel.

[AIM] Maputo -- The Confederation of Mozambican Business Associations (CTA) has recorded financial losses estimated at 95 million US dollars, after the terror attack of 24 March against the town of Palma, in the northern province of Cabo Delgado.