[allAfrica] As of May 7, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached  11,560,618  while over  294,169,448 vaccinations have been administered across the continent.

[New Zimbabwe] The United States (US) embassy in Zimbabwe has dismissed as false opposition leader Linda Masarira's claims that she was offered US$1 million to tarnish the country's image.

[VOA] Dakar, Senegal -- Guinea's military government this week announced plans to prosecute ousted President Alpha Conde and 26 of his former officials for murder, rape, kidnapping and other crimes. Guinea's coup leader also proposed a three-year tra...

[Premium Times] The country is ranked 8th in the global index with the price of petrol at $0.40 equivalent to $1.82 per gallon.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenyans are among millions of people around the world who are awaiting the release of the 2023 Diversity Immigrant Visa Program results due out Saturday.

[WHO-AFRO] Five East African countries have held their first simulation exercise since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic to improve preparedness and bolster response to health emergencies.

[Premium Times] A PREMIUM TIMES editorial had called on Mr Emefiele to resign his position as CBN governor if he was interested in running for political office.

[Premium Times] "I have listened carefully to the various appeals from the elders to the traditional leaders regarding a wide range of options..."

[DW] With international tourism still in a slump, African tour companies need local visitors to stimulate tourism. But many on the continent can't afford to travel.

[The Conversation Africa] A leaked draft of a majority opinion of the US Supreme Court has revealed the court's leaning towards undoing its 1973 landmark ruling (Roe v Wade) which gave women in the US a constitutional right to abortion. The leaked do...

[ISS] Weeks after admitting the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the EAC has launched peace negotiations with DRC rebels.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Political Parties have until May 9, 2022 to comply with the two-thirds gender rule by submitting a compliant list for Members of Parliament and Senate failure to which they will not participate in the August polls.

[VOA] Johannesburg -- An irate Chinese boss is screaming at his African workers as they take a lunch break, urging them to work harder or else the company won't make any money. While intended to be funny, the new Egyptian TV commercial -- since pulle...

[New Zimbabwe] PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa claims his faltering administration, presiding over an extraordinary economic crisis, is being sabotaged by his enemies who are seeking to dislodge him from power.

[This is Africa] With all but Lewis Hamilton's legendary status on the track sealed, the seven-time world champion has shifted his attention to diversity, inclusion and making sure that he races in an Africa Grand Prix before he retires.

[The Herald] AS cases of Covid-19 continue to surge in neighbouring South Africa, Zimbabwe has gone on high alert to guard against potential spread of the virus.

[New Dawn] ActionAid Liberia is calling for the full implementation of the eradication of the female genital mutilation against women and girls across the country, terming the practice as evil and demonic and it should no longer be accepted in the so...

[RFI] UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has told RFI Mali could collapse if the UN withdraws its peacekeeping mission there, but suggested an option could be to replace it with an African Union force backed by a tougher operating mandate.

[New Zimbabwe] Revellers in the usually sleepy ancient city will be in for a good treat this weekend when two top Zim-Dancehall artists, Freeman and Killer T share the stage at Caravan Park on Saturday.

[This Day] The former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, yesterday, lamented over worsening insecurity and economic challenges in Nigeria under President Muhammudu Buhari-led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration.

[This Day] The Federal Government and the striking Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) would resume talks next week with a view to ending the prolonged closure of Nigerian public universities.

[Shabelle] Shabelle Media Network [SMN], a leading and mega privately-owned radio and TV is celebrating 20 years of existence on Somalia airwaves.

[Egypt Online] Awqaf Minister Mohamed Mokhtar Gomaa announced on Friday the opening of all mosques across the country and the return of religious lessons on a regular basis.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has lost a bid to prevent the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) from what he terms as unlawful arrest and subsequent trial.

[Premium Times] A former Zamfara State governor picked the N100 million expression of interest and nomination forms in Abuja on behalf of Mr Bankole.

[UN News] Already reeling from COVID-19, the fighting in Ukraine has introduced significant and worrying new risks likely to heavily impact Africa, UN development experts warned on Friday.

[Premium Times] The judge said the prosecution established a prima facie case against Mr Aduba, adding that his no-case submission dated February 23 failed.

[Premium Times] "If a person has been involved with IPOB (and/or an affiliated group), MASSOB or any other 'Biafran' group that incites or uses violence to achieve its aims, decision-makers must consider whether one (or more) of the exclusion clauses...

[Observer] The host of the Miss. Liberia 2022 Beauty Pageant, XL Entertainment Inc, and the MWETANA Consulting & Technology Group, an Information Technology Company have signed a partnership contract for Miss Liberia. MWETANA Consulting & Technology ...

[Premium Times] "In 2015, I came to Katsina for campaign and we went to Zamfara State through Jibia but we can't do that today because the roads are not safe. When you make me the president, I promise that you'll be safe," Bukola Saraki said.