[allAfrica] As of December 16, 2021, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 9,046,188 while over 168,145,508 vaccinations have been administered across the continent.

[allAfrica] Cape Town -- Electric vehicles (EVs) appear to be the future of transportation but what role do they play in meeting global goals on climate change?

[allAfrica] Dakar -- International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva visited Democratic Republic of Congo and Senegal last week, where she met with the current and upcoming chairs of the African Union. In this guest column, she an...

[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe's electricity grid collapsed Tuesday plunging most parts of the country into a blackout and worsening the already dire supply situation.

[HRW] Address Shocking Toll on Students, Teachers, Schools

[State Department] We are alarmed by a potential deployment of Russia-backed Wagner Group forces in Mali. We understand that the reported deal -- costing $10 million per month -- diverts money that could be used to support the Malian Armed Forces and...

[CFR] American policy in Africa has not always empowered those fighting on behalf of democracy--and sometimes even supports anti-democratic forces--taking away from its stated aim of promoting democracy abroad.

[SciDev.Net] Nairobi -- The partnerships of organisations charged with implementing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) may perpetuate the imbalance in resources between high- and low-income countries, a study says.

[UN News] The UN Special Representative in South Sudan, Nicholas Haysom, issued a warning to the Security Council on Wednesday that new "headwinds" could threaten the country's fragile peace accord, following years of brutal civil conflict.

[New Frame] Laws to protect disabled people are not enforced in the central African nation, leaving many without jobs. But a local organisation is helping equip disabled women for work.

[New Frame] The government granting prospecting rights around the river mouth, which is being declared a community-based marine protected area, threatens food security and livelihoods.

[Premium Times] The bill seeks to guarantee the rights of women to equal opportunities in employment, equal rights to inheritance for both male and female children; among others.

[Premium Times] Food inflation rose by 17.21 per cent in November, compared to 18.30 per cent in November 2020.

[Premium Times] A debate on direct and indirect primaries has split lawmakers and governors across the political parties.

[New Zimbabwe] The Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) has announced suspension of its strict load shedding schedule over the festive season after three Kariba Hydro Power Station units that had been taken out of service were restored.

[The Conversation Africa] As the climate changes, negative environmental effects are being felt and seen around the world.

[ISS] Just a year before elections, most tasks of South Sudan's transition remain undone.

[spotlight] The COVID-19 pandemic hit South Africa's tuberculosis (TB) response early and hard. Between February and May last year COVID-19 lockdowns resulted in a 59% decline in TB tests, and a 33% decline in the number of TB diagnoses in South Afri...

[Radio Dabanga] Khartoum -- A delegation from the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague has arrived in Khartoum to discuss the extradition of ousted President Omar Al Bashir, former Defence Minister Abdelrahim Hussein, and former Minister o...

[Capital FM] Mombasa -- The Ministry of Health has ruled out drastic containment measures imposed at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic instead advocating for adherence to measures already in place to manage the Omicron variant of the virus confir...

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[MBC] Concerned with how Covid-19 has affected the education sector, stakeholders say there is a need to come up with a strategy to rebuild the system.

[Times of Zambia] A WELL modelled Kasenseli Gold mine project is critical to Zambia's economic turnaround.

[Capital FM] Kisii -- Six suspects arrested over the lynching of four women accused of witchcraft will remain in custody pending their trial.

[HRW] How a Teacher Finds the Courage to Do Her Job Despite Risks to Her Life

[Africa Check] Nigeria's position as Africa's largest economy means that its successes - and woes - are widely followed.

[Daily Maverick] Barely a month after several Durban beaches were re-opened to tourists and locals, the UPL farm chemicals giant is hoping to dump even more poisonous pesticides into the sea - in an apparent bid to save money on land-based disposal c...

[VOA] SAN Francisco, California -- China is financing the construction of four coal-fired power plants in southern Africa, despite its climate pledge in September to quit supporting such infrastructure overseas. But the new facilities taking shape in...

[New Era] The UK is to drop 11 African countries, including Namibia, from its "red list" barring incoming travel, ministers said Tuesday after sustained criticism from world leaders.

[IMF] A very good morning, good afternoon, and good evening to all--wherever you are. My name is Antoinette Sayeh. I am Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund and former Director of the IMF's African Department. Thank you all for...