[allAfrica] As of January 21, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached  10,485,879 while over  204,551,125 vaccinations have been administered across the continent.

[allAfrica] The age of antimicrobial discovery has been overshadowed by the emerging threat of resistance, For too long clinicians like myself have witnessed the impact of antimicrobial resistance -- more commonly referred to as AMR. As a result of t...

[VOA] Pentagon -- The U.S. has now confirmed reports that Russian mercenaries known as the Wagner Group have deployed in Mali and are supported by the Russian military.

[RFI] At least 29 people, including 11 children, have died following a stampede during a Christian crusade in the densely populated New Kru Town, a suburb of the capital Monrovia.

[The Conversation Africa] Demand for rhino horn in Asian markets, especially Vietnam and China, has pushed the remaining rhino populations to the brink of extinction. In the past decade, nearly 10,000 rhinos were killed by poachers in Africa. The rem...

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has called on Sudan and Egypt "to nurture the narrative towards building peace, cooperation, mutual co-existence and development of all our people without harming one another."

[VOA] Bamako / Conakry / Washington -- For Sammy Abdella, the new year has brought bad tidings: the prospect of a steep drop in sales of scarves, rugs, baskets and other textile goods produced by Sammy Handmade in Ethiopia.

[WHO-AFRO] Brazzaville -- Weekly COVID-19 cases in Africa have dropped significantly and deaths dipped for the first time since the peak of the fourth pandemic wave propelled by the Omicron variant. The decline nudges the continent past its shortest ...

[DW] A mining truck collided with a motorcycle, setting off an explosion that razed hundreds of nearby buildings. President Nana Akufo-Addo has called it a "tragic incident."

[DW] Washington has pressured Sudan to end violence against anti-coup protesters and restore a civilian-led government. Demonstrators, judges and prosecutors have condemned a crackdown on protesters.

[DW] The military junta in Mali has refused to let a German military transport plane fly over its territory. Germany, which has soldiers based in Mali, is now seeking an explanation.

[ISS] Cooperation with the Financial Action Task Force could get the country off the grey list and strengthen its economy.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Seven-Judge bench of the Supreme Court that was hearing the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) appeal petition has now retired to make its final decision following submissions.

[The New Humanitarian] Maiduguri -- 'When people, especially families, stay out late at night with no fears of being attacked, sharing stories of their day.'

[CAF] Following the conclusion of the Group Stage of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021, the pairings of the Round of 16 matches are now known.

[CAF] Cote d'Ivoire beat Algeria 3-1 to finish top of Group E and eliminate the title holders from the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021.

[Thomson Reuters Foundation] Jobs, homes and graves to go under mass relocation of Cairo slum

[New Frame] The apex court has reversed amendments to the act that made it difficult for refugees to apply for asylum while making it easy for Home Affairs officials to unjustly detain and deport them.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President Uhuru Kenyatta has banned any exports or dealings in scrap metal until proper guidelines are put in place to regulate the sector.

[Govt of Liberia] President George M. Weah declared a 3-day state of National Mourning following the tragic and heavy loss of lives in a stampede in New Kru Town outside Monrovia.

[New Zimbabwe] Legendary musician, Zex Manatsa has died aged 78.

[Premium Times] Reports of bribes demanded from Ship Masters ... dropped from 266 reported incidents in 2019 to 128 in 2020 and 40 in 2021.

[Daily Maverick] Free State maintains its top spot as the 2021 National Senior Certificate pass rate sees a slight improvement, increasing from 76.2% in 2020, to 76.4% in 2021.

[HRW] Justice Falls Short for Survivors; No Accountability for State Officials

[New Republic] President George M. Weah declared a 3-day state of National Mourning following the tragic and heavy loss of lives in a stampede in New Kru Town outside Monrovia A statement from the presidency said Thursday.

[Radio Dabanga] New York -- ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan has expressed his frustration that 17 years have now elapsed without any tangible accountability or justice for Darfur's people. In the 34th report to the UN Security Council (UNSC) by the I...

[New Dawn] At least 28 worshippers at a crusade have been confirmed dead following a stampede at the overcrowded venue of the church meeting. Other unconfirmed reports put the number at 30. Hospital officials say the number could go up.

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- "The African Union decision to convene the 35th AU Summit in Addis Abeba is a grand diplomatic success for Ethiopia," said the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia (MoFA) ambassador Dina Mufti du...

[DW] For the first time since 1996, Sierra Leone are back competing in an African Cup of Nations. The Leone Stars have upset two tournament favorites in a remarkable comeback story.

[Daily News] The ruling Party, Chama cha Mapinduzi (CCM) has nominated deputy speaker, Tulia Ackson to run for the position of Speaker of the National Assembly.