[allAfrica] As of February 6, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached   10,961,240  while over  215,351,076 vaccinations have been administered across the continent.

[DW] Kais Saied's decision raised fears about the independence of the judiciary and was sure to anger his opponents.

[DW] The tropical storm struck Madagascar's eastern coast at full force. Officials have warned it could inflict "significant and widespread damage."

[Botswana Editors' Forum] The coalition of Southern African journalism organisations in Gaborone this week, led by the Botswana Editors' Forum (BEF), to investigate the country's controversial new Criminal Procedure and Evidence Bill, has welcomed th...

[DW] Rayan, the 5-year-old boy, is still trapped since he fell into a deep well on Tuesday. Rescuers say they have edged closer to reaching him as the painstaking mission continues.

[Ethiopian Herald] For long, coup d'état has been a synonym with Africa. Over the years, the continent saw multiple coup d'état with militaries and interest groups taking over power from elected civilian governments. From east to west, from north t...

[The Exchange] Africa's cultural goods sector is estimated to employ about half a million people

[RFI] Kenyans from the Nubian community continue to live on the margins of society, blocked from acquiring national identity cards and other vital documents necessary to work officially, go to school and even vote.

[Seychelles News Agency] The Seychelles President, Wavel Ramkalawan, met with around twenty members of the Seychellois community living in Ethiopia on the sidelines of the African Union summit for heads of state and government, State House said on Sa...

[Vanguard] The most successful team in Africa Cup of Nations history meet a team that have, somewhat surprisingly, never won it as Egypt take on Senegal in Sunday's final.

[Premium Times] The Lions and the Pharaohs have enjoyed contrasting fortunes as far as their participation in AFCON tournaments is concerned.

[CAF] Senegal faces Egypt this Sunday at Olembe Stadium in Yaoundé, as the 33rd edition of TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021 reaches its Grand Final.

[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA- The peaceful and colorful happening of the 40th Ordinary Session of the African Union Executive Council dispels the false rumors of some interest groups and the corporate media that largely strive to portray Ethiopia a...

[Ethiopian Herald] Fostering cooperation among African countries will improve the lives of people and overcome the pressure of external forces, social science experts said.

[Govt of SA] President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead South Africa's participation in the 35th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU).

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President Uhuru Kenyatta arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Saturday to attend the 35th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union.

[allAfrica] Harare -- Barely a week after Tropical Storm Ana brought winds, heavy rains, damage and destruction to parts of Madagascar, Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe, Tropical Cyclone Batsirai continues to strengthen as it approaches a Madagascar l...

[allAfrica] Harare -- Guinea-Bissau's government launched a major investigation into a foiled coup attempt to overthrow President Umaro Sissoco Embalo.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya is among seven Africa countries set to benefit from life-saving nuclear medicine and radiotherapy, an initiative of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

[Seychelles News Agency] Seychelles expects to have Italy back as one of its leading markets in visitor arrivals in the first half of 2022, with a threefold increase forecast, the tourism department said on Thursday.

[New Frame] The so-called Anglophone crisis has prevented Afcon fans from attending certain stadiums, fearful of violence and reprisal. But the instability has also affected league games and football development.

[The Conversation Africa] Statistics South Africa has embarked on its once-a-decade process to count all people in the country - including non-citizens. Census 2022 is arguably the most important in the country since the first post-apartheid census i...

[DW] A major Sudanese protest group has refused to meet with the UN's local representative. The group accuses the UN mission of siding with the military following last year's coup.

[DW] Five members of interim President Assimi Goita's inner circle, including Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maiga, will not be able to pass through EU countries. They have also been subjected to "an asset freeze."

[MSF] A recent surge in violence in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province has displaced thousands of people already affected by five years of conflict. At the same time, Mozambique is currently at great risk of extreme weather events, with an annual tro...

[DW] The number of cancer cases is notably on the rise in sub-Saharan Africa. But medical professionals say there is not enough awareness, facilities, or political will to change the situation.

[Premium Times] "The limited number of radiotherapy machines in the country is currently creating a big gap in cancer care to patients," Mr Alhassan said.

[MSF] In September 2018, nurse Awa Abou Amadou was working at the Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) paediatric unit in Magaria in southern Niger. It was her most challenging experience as a nurse. "We used to admit around 140 children a day. It wasn't...

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A legislation that proposes to stop your boss from calling you and assigning you duties after you have clocked out has been met with mixed reactions as the Senate commences collection of views from stakeholders and members of ...

[Nyasa Times] Some human rights organisations are making scathing attacks on ministry of Health personnel whom they accuse of administering Covid-19 vaccine to children without consent from their parents.