[allAfrica] As of January 6, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached  9,913,941  while over  191,459,111 vaccinations have been administered across the continent.

[Leadership] After much public outcry, the federal government last night, declared bandits in the North West and North Central parts of the country as terrorists.

[Leadership] The COVID-19 pandemic and the incessant strike by the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) were the major events that made headlines for the health sector in 2021. The COVID-19, which remains a public health concern globally, ...

[Leadership] President Muhammadu Buhari has said he would not name his favourite candidate to succeed him in 2023.

[New Zimbabwe] ZANU PF leader, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has endorsed the ruling party's internal election results without any changes to preliminary results announced earlier, despite the polls having been marred by violence and allegations of ri...

[The Herald] Zimbabwe national cricket team players Donald Tiripano and Ainsley Ndlovu have joined the growing number of cricketers flocking to the United Kingdom for club cricket this year.

[New Frame] Striking workers fear that corporate changes at the dairy giant will lead to reduced local production and increased imports of Israeli products.

[VOA] Nairobi -- China is transforming Kenya and the rest of Africa through infrastructure projects and investments. Many Africans welcome the developments, while others worry about Beijing's motives and the long-term impact on their countries.

[Radio Dabanga] Brussels / Washington / Khartoum -- In a joint media note on Tuesday, the Sudan Troika (Norway, UK and USA) reacted to the resignation of PM Abdallah Hamdok by saying they will continue to support the democratic aspirations of the Sud...

[This Day] Abuja -- The federal government has revealed plans to launch Project Skill Up for the internally displaced persons across resettlement camps in the country.

[New Frame] The Soweto Cycling Academy was started to get children on bikes. Now its young members are beginning to compete in South Africa's top races, with an eye on a busy 2022 calendar.

[DW] Each week, Ghana receives 15 million items of used clothing sent from the West. But 40% of the products get discarded due to poor quality. They end up at landfills and in bodies of water, polluting entire ecosystems.

[SAnews.gov.za] The State Capture Inquiry report has recommended that government introduce or amend existing legislation to strengthen the protection of any person disclosing information to reveal corruption, fraud or undue influence in public procur...

[SAnews.gov.za] The first part of the report of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture has recommended the establishment of a single, multifunctional, properly resourced and independent anti-corruption authority by gover...

[ISS] The hidden debt scandal trial won't boost governance if those who designed and concealed the scheme are not prosecuted.

[Leadership] The training of the newly recruited personnel of the Nigeria police force will commence on January 10, 2022.

[Nile Post] Government and operators have agreed to reduce the fares for passengers using taxis and buses for journeys within the Kampala Metropolitan Area and from the city upcountry.

[The Herald] President Mnangagwa yesterday urged party cadres, who did not make it in the recently held provincial elections to avail themselves, their experiences, skills and competencies towards building the revolutionary party as it prepares for n...

[VOA] Johannesburg -- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says a scathing report by an inquiry into state graft marks "the end of an era" of corruption. But analysts say it's only the beginning of efforts needed to restore public trust in South A...

[VOA] Abuja, Nigeria -- Nigerian security forces have rescued nearly 100 people, including babies, who were kidnapped and held by armed gangs in the country's northwest Zamfara state. Nigerian police say their release Tuesday was unconditional and th...

[VOA] Yaounde -- Cameroon has deployed troops and armored cars to towns that will be hosting matches of the Africa Football Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in its troubled Southwest region. Cameroon is hosting the continent's top soccer tournament ...

[Cameroon Tribune] Egypt

[RFI] Burundian troops have been sighted in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to reports from French news agency AFP, which cites local sources.

[Daily Trust] Alhaji Umaru Abdul Mutallab, former Chairman of FirstBank PLC and UBA, has said he hopes to see his son, who is serving a life sentence at a United States prison.

[Ghanaian Times] Special Adviser to the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General for Libya, Stephanie Williams, said she met with Libya's National Security Adviser, Ibrahim Bushnaf, on Monday to discuss the latest developments in the North African count...

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A night curfew has been declared in parts of Lamu County as security forces kicked off a major operation following the killings of 7 people.

[SAnews.gov.za] The Minister of Justice and Correctional Service, Ronald Lamola, has strongly condemned the attack on the Constitutional Court buildings on Wednesday morning.

[SAnews.gov.za] Over R30 million is needed to rebuild and repair the homes destroyed by the recent heavy rains across the North West province.

[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa recorded 11 106 new COVID-19 cases and 110 deaths, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) said on Wednesday.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Businesswoman Mary Wambui was charged Thursday with possessing a pistol without a valid permit.