Burkina Faso President Kabore sworn in for second term

S. African president declares stringent lockdown measures due to rising COVID-19 cases

China-developed COVID-19 vaccine effective, safe – Egyptian official

Almost 20 firearms stolen in S. Africa

S. African deputy president calls on citizens to fight second wave of COVID-19 during bleak Christmas

Gambian president urges tolerance, love in Christmas speech

UN says regains control of Central African Republic city of Bambari

Main challenger congratulates Burkina Faso president on winning re-election

Sudan, Ethiopia conclude border demarcation committee meetings

UN agencies condemn violence in CAR ahead of elections

At least 100 killed in Ethiopia attack, confirms rights group

Botswana imposes 11-day curfew to curb COVID-19 spread over festive season

UNICEF donates 700,000 masks to Kenyan schools

Pakistani soldier killed in disputed Kashmir region

Sudan, Ethiopia to resume joint border committee meetings

China’s triumph over poverty example for Africa: Kenyan scholar

School boys abducted by jihadists in Nigeria released, state TV says

China, AU break ground on landmark project to advance Africa’s public health

Tunisia says COVID-19 vaccines to be free for citizens

10 Nigerian schools closed over student abduction