[allAfrica] As finance and economy ministers of Africa, multilateralism for us is more than just an abstract foreign policy issue. It is about achieving prosperity for millions of our citizens.

[allAfrica] As of October 2, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 8,327,856 while over 91,395,368 vaccinations have been administered across the continent.

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The government of Ethiopia disclosed some of the breaches committed by the seven individuals working for various international NGOs who have been ordered to leave the country in 72 hours.

[VOA] Geneva -- The United Nations is issuing a $139-million flash appeal to provide assistance to 1.3 million people in Kenya hardest hit by a severe drought.

[VOA] Ouagadougou -- Burkina Faso on Friday suspended the Norwegian Refugee Council from conducting humanitarian aid work in the country, citing critical interviews given to the media, including VOA.

[The Conversation Africa] Education has been described as a tool for development. In certain instances, a good, stable and quality educational system is synonymous to development. But to play this role, education systems need to stay relevant. Instit...

[ISS] US President Joe Biden's proposal of a new global fund might just be the key to vaccine equity.

[African Union] The Office of the Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security hosted a Meeting with Member States and other Stakeholders to launch and disseminate the 2020 Report of the African Union Commission Chairperson on the Implementation of Wom...

[CAJ News] Addis Ababa -- ETHIOPIA is edging towards pariah status following the expulsion of United Nations (UN) leaders for allegedly meddling in the country's internal affairs.

[East African] Juba -- At least twenty people have died in South Sudan's Warrap State as a result of continuous devastating floods, a senior State official has confirmed.

[East African] The Angolan government has Thursday decreed that all employees, public services providers and citizens aged from 18 years old and pregnant women must be inoculated against Covid-19 until October 14.

[East African] Human Rights Watch (HRW) said Wednesday that children are being trained and deployed to fight against the government forces in northern Mozambique.

[Unicef] New York -- "The Ethiopian Government's decision to expel the UNICEF representative in the country - along with other members of the UN leadership team - is regrettable and alarming.

[Daily Maverick] A mere three years since opening, FYN in Cape Town has cracked a new place in the World's 50 Best Restaurants 100 to 51 list.

[New Era] Nudo's Josef Kauandenge has resoundingly rejected the genocide pact between Namibia and Germany, saying the agreement was not negotiated in good faith between the two countries.

[Independent (Kampala)] Scientists have found evidence of a resistant form of malaria in Uganda, a worrying sign that the top drug used against the parasitic disease could ultimately be rendered useless without more action to stop its spread.

[263Chat] The Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) has written to the Commissioner General of Police Godwin Matanga demanding a written undertaking that his officers will desist from firing tear canisters into loaded public transport vehicles.

[This Day] Minutes after President Muhammadu Buhari addressed the nation in commemoration of Nigeria's 61st Independence anniversary, massive anti- government protest embroiled as protesters took over the roads in Abuja.

[This Day] The President, National Council of Managing Directors of Licensed Customs Agents (NCMDLA), Mr. Lucky Amiwero has said the nation operates a port system that is negative to growth.

[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa will today lead the inaugural Vooma Vaccination Weekend in Katlehong, Gauteng.

[Daily Maverick] Kilian and Modack face a charge of murder relating to the shooting of Anti-Gang Unit Lieutenant-Colonel Charl Kinnear on 18 September 2020 in front of his home in Bishop Lavis, Cape Town.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya has committed to champion for human dignity and vowed to speak out against rights violations during its presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in October.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya has lined up four high-level events at the United Nations during its presidency of the Security Council in October.

[This Day] Ibadan -- Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, yesterday called on Nigerians to remain loyal and be proud of the nation despite the current challenges it was facing.

[This Day] Ado Ekiti -- The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has disclosed that his government had in the last two years returned five public schools to missionaries, for effective management

[This Day] Gombe -- Gombe State Governor, Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya, has paid glowing tribute to his immediate predecessor, Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo and other past governors for their contributions towards the development of the state.

[This Day] The Ambassador Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to Angola, Her Excellency, Prof. Monique O. Ekpong, has sent good wishes to President Muhammadu Buhari and people of Nigeria on the occasion of the nation's 61st independenc...

[This Day] The United States Government has said it looked forward to expanding the relationship between it and Nigeria over the coming year and advancing both countries' mutual interests.

[This Day] Activists yesterday embarked on an Independence Day protest in Abuja shortly after President Muhammadu Buhari addressed the nation in commemoration of Nigeria's 61st Independence anniversary.

[This Day] Minna -- The dreaded Boko Haram Islamic sect has taken over 500 communities in eight wards of Shiroro Local Government of Niger State.