[Thomson Reuters Foundation] Kinshasa -- Rising number of girls in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) turn to sex trade as COVID-19 deepens desperation

[RFI] Supporters of two candidates in Congo Republic's presidential election say that last Sunday's poll, which handed victory to incumbent Denis Sassou Nguesso, was marred by vote-rigging and that the courts should annul the result.

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The health authorities announced Wednesday that 87,022 people had been immunized so far.

[Nation] One year ago, Cameroon, Africa and the world lost a music legend. Cameroon would have been shaken with the calibre of people who would have come for the funeral of Afro-jazz icon, Manu Dibango, should he not have died of Covid-19.

[The Point] The Gambia will entertain Angola in their crunch group D clash of the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers today, Thursday at the Independence Stadium in Bakau at 4 p.m.

[Egypt Online] Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Mohamed Abdel Atti discussed with visiting Burundi's Minister of Environment, Agriculture and Livestock Deo-Guide Rurema ways of boosting bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the...

[ANGOP] Ondjiva -- The practice of handicrafts and promotion of craft fairs have been the main incentive and therapy for female inmates at Peu-Peu prison in southern Cunene province.

[East African] A year ago, Cameroon, Africa and the world lost a music legend - Emmanuel N'Djoke Dibango, better known as Manu Dibango.

[Cameroon Tribune] A team of the "Social Vaccine" campaign spearheaded by First Lady, Chantal Biya, was at the locality in the Mintom Subdivision on March 5, 2021.

[Egypt Online] Statement by H.E. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi during the Joint Press Conference with President of Burundi Republic

[New Times] The national football team has a chance of playing in the Africa nations cup for the second time after defeating Mozambique 1-0 in the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Wednesday at Kigali stadium.

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The National Assembly (AN) on Wednesday unanimously approved the Law on the Legal System for building property registration, which aims to "reduce conflicts of ownership" of rural or urban buildings in the country.

[ANGOP] Luanda -- Four new ambassadors delivered Wednesday in Luanda their credentials to the President of the Republic, João Lourenço.

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The representative of the World Health Organisation in Angola, Djamila Cabral, Tuesday reaffirmed the need to maintain measures to prevent and fight against Covid-19 to avoid a second wave of the disease in the country.

[ANGOP] Benguela -- Benguela province has vaccinated, since last Saturday, a little over 4,000 people against Covid-19, the local Health director, António Cabinda said today.

[ANGOP] Luanda -- At least 73 patients recovered, 62 new cases and one death is the last 24 hours balance released Wednesday by health authorities.

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The president of the ruling MPLA party, João Lourenço, said Wednesday that in the framework of the diversification of the national economy, there are enormous perspectives of cooperation with the Russian Federation in several sect...

[ANGOP] Huambo -- At least 38,000 people of Huambo province began being vaccinated this Wednesday against Covid-19, as part of the massive campaign to prevent this pandemic, which began on 2 March, in Luanda.

[New Times] Rwanda's Covid-19 vaccination process could cost up to about $120 million with short term costs standing at $47 million, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning has said.

[New Times] A group of 3,292 Congolese refugees has been relocated from Kigeme and Gihembe refugee camps to the Kirehe based Mahama camp, the Ministry of Emergency Management has said, citing looming landslides.

[New Times] The High Court Special Chamber for International and Cross-border Crimes on Wednesday, March 24, resolved that the case involving 21 terror suspects linked to MRCD and its military wing FLN continues despite Paul Rusesabagina's absence.

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Angolan international players Show, Boavista midfielder and Hugo Marques, Farense goalkeeper, both from Portugal's top football League joined Angola national football team on Wednesday in Banjul ahead of the Thursday's clash wit...

[ANGOP] Malanje -- Ralph de Assunção won on Tuesday, the absolute individual provincial chess championship of Malanje province, with six points.

[The Conversation Africa] Chadian President Idriss Déby Itno, who has ruled since 1990, is gearing up to take on his sixth mandate as head of state. Elections are scheduled for 11 April 2021. And the country's 2018 constitution allows him to stay in...

[East African] A Rwandan court has on Wednesday ruled that the trial of Paul Rusesabagina, who faces terrorism among other charges, will be held in his absence after he refused to attend the proceedings.

[HRW] Joint Letter to the US Secretary of State

[New Times] Rwanda's tourist attractions are being featured on the latest edition of Quest's World of Wonder, a travel show hosted by journalist Richard Quest, who came to the country in early February and spent time covering a number of topics.

[Daily News] RwandAir has become the first African airline to vaccinate its entire staff against Covid-19.

[DW] The longtime president of the Republic of Congo is set for another five-year term after getting over 88% of the vote. The election day was marred by the death of his main opponent, Guy Brice Parfait Kolelas.

[New Times] Rwanda will host the 2021 ITF Junior World Tennis Tour slated in July, Rwanda Tennis Federation (RTF) has confirmed.