Americas

Canada
Toronto area to close some workplaces amid COVID-19 surge
Yukon, First Nations release mineral development report ahead of mining act update
Budget vows to build 'for the long term' as it promises child-care cash, projects massive deficits
Federal budget to offer direct payments to farmers for carbon pricing
Manitoba and North Dakota eye cross-border COVID-19 vaccine program for Canadian truckers
Trudeau defends Canada’s travel restrictions, but says government open to imposing more
Six people in Vaughan, Ont., injected with saline instead of COVID-19 vaccine
CN bids $33.7B for Kansas City Southern, tops $25B proposal

USA
Bank of America management offers optimistic outlook on economy, reserves
Los Angeles port officials see progress in reducing their bottleneck of cargo ships
Derek Chauvin found guilty of two counts of murder in the death of George Floyd
US Ambassador To Temporarily Leave Moscow as Tensions Grow High

Mexico
Extending term of Supreme Court chief ‘an assault on justice:’ Human Rights Watch
President says Baja mine will not be granted permit to expand
66% feel unsafe where they live, down from 68% in December
Construction of tallest skyscraper in southeastern Mexico begins in Mérida
Michoacán security forces clear highway blockades in Aguililla
Mazatlán’s new aquarium 60% complete, to open in October
Minister proposes full Covid vaccination of adults in 5 tourist destinations
Mexico: Child Migration Grew 9-fold Since January, UNICEF Warns
Mexico's President Is Muddying The Country's COVID-19 Vaccine Messaging
Masivo Silver Moves Forward with Definitive Agreement in Mexico
Moderate magnitude 4.7 earthquake 93 km southwest of Puerto Madero, Mexico

Guatemala
Dominican Republic & Guatemala Label COVAX Facility 'A Failure'
Guatemala's Justice System Is at a Breaking Point
Guatemala appoints new Commercial Counsellor in the GCC

El Salvador
Over 1,000 People Had a Violent Death in El Salvador Last Year

Honduras
Honduras imports bananas from Costa Rica to meet national demand

Costa Rica
UNHCR calls for more support for Nicaraguans forced to flee to Costa Rica

Panama
Global Container Freight Rates to Moderate as Ship Orders Rise
Panama: Activists Reject Non-Guilty Verdict for Lawmaker Arias
Panama sets new measures for South American air travelers
Panama to Name New Private Operator to Restore Balboa Shipyard

Cuba
Xi willing to work with Diaz-Canel to strengthen China-Cuba ties

Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: First export of carrots to Puerto Rico

Haiti
Haitian Teachers Start National Strike Against Violence

Jamaica
George Wright on leave from House, female parliamentarians denounce domestic violence
Productivity boost: PIOJ director says 70 per cent working cohort can improve economic growth

Venezuela
WFP to provide school meals in Venezuela
Venezuela to pay Covax an anti-Covid-19 vaccine fund
World Food Program Signs Food Security Agreement with Venezuela
Venezuela, UN to supply food to 185,000 children
The UN's Moment in Venezuela Has Arrived

Colombia
Current average week price for bananas from Colombia at £0.69
Colombia tightens measures after record number of COVID-19 deaths
‘Terror is threatening Colombia’s transitional justice system’
At least 11 killed, hundreds displaced amid combat in southwest Colombia
Colombia registers one of COVID-19 pandemic’s deadliest days

Ecuador
The Andean Community coordinates actions to prevent the spread of Fusarium
4 Security Challenges Awaiting Ecuador's Next President
Vaccination against Covid marks the beginning of calm government transition in Ecuador
Lucky Minerals identifies new epithermal system, the Wayka target, in southern Ecuador

Peru
Week 15 avocado shipments from Peru to Europe at 1,120,000 units
Peru's organic blueberry supply is expected to increase in 2021
Fitch affirms Minsur S.A. at 'BBB-'; outlook revised to stable
Peru: Get to know Machu Picchu's current capacity limit
Peru to rely on 3.8 million COVID-19 vaccines in May
Peru: President brings COVID-19 vaccines to Pucallpa
Peru's President: Government to leave vaccines ready to immunize all adults

Bolivia
Bolivian justice orders detention of former Health Minister
President Putin to send more Covid-19 vaccine doses to Bolivia
Bolivia: Ex-Health Minister In House Arrest For Corruption
Luis Arce: The Realization of Evo's Lithium Dream for Bolivia

Brazil
Brazil in talks to buy 100 mln more Pfizer shots, official says
'Hands of love': warm latex gloves mimic human touch for COVID-19 patients in Brazil
For the 2nd Time, Brazil Surpasses The USA in Covid Deaths per 100 Thousand Inhabitants
Brazilians Face Discrimination and Online Harrasment in Europe due to Covid Variant
In A Moderate Speech, Bolsonaro Will Signal to Biden Increase in Operations against Deforestation
U.S. Expects Bolsonaro to Say He Will No Longer Tolerate Illegal Deforestation
Brazil: Protests over Covid-19 vaccination and food

Paraguay
Taiwan-Paraguay ties unchanged despite China's vaccine diplomacy: MOFA

Argentina
Argentina produces Russia's Sputnik V vaccine in regional first
New delivery of 800,000 Sputnik V jabs due to arrive in Argentina
Casa Rosada to challenge City court's ruling over in-person classes
Rodríguez Larreta: Schools in City will have classes tomorrow
Argentina has 'valuable support' from European nations for IMF debt talks
Pharmaceutical firm produces first batch of Sputnik V vaccine in Argentina
Second wave surge continues: Argentina reports close to 30,000 new cases
Local firm produces first batch of Sputnik V vaccine in Argentina
Bitfarms Plans 210 MW Bitcoin Mining Facility in Argentina

Chile
Scientists in Chile discover remains of plant-eating dinosaur
Environmental submissions in Chile fall during Q1

Asia

Japan
Japan supports WFP in food safety control following the Beirut blast
Tokyo, Osaka and Hyogo set for third coronavirus state of emergency
Chinese military seen behind Japan cyberattacks
Japan's local governments get creative to incentivize vaccinations
Japan's local governments work to avoid wasting COVID-19 vaccine doses
Lodging houses used as morgues in Japan create unease among residents
New agency intended to put Japan’s child policies under one roof

N. Korea
N. Korea's imports from China spike to 6-month high in March

S. Korea
S. Korea's financial authorities to set stricter regulations on cryptocurrencies
S. Korea, U.S. discuss bilateral vaccine swap
Moon urges Asian region to fight COVID-19 together, ensure fair vaccine distribution
Most of S. Korea's cryptocurrency exchanges likely to close under new rules
S.Korean students shave heads in protest over Japan's nuclear waste water plan

Mongolia
Secretary Blinken's Call with Mongolian Foreign Minister Battsetseg
China prevents Mongolian fire from spreading across border
IPI's Mongolian construction workers stage protest

China
Xi Jinping called for greater global economic integration and warned against decoupling
China's deep water sediment sampling system completes sea trial
China starts large-scale testing of its internet of the future
Fuel loading under way at Tianwan 6

Taiwan
Global demand for semiconductors, fueled by 5G and high-performance computing, showed little sign of easing off as Taiwan’s searing pace of export orders continued
India's Vaccine Diplomacy Reaches Taiwan

Philippines
Vietnamese and Cambodian bananas push bananas from the Philippines out of the Chinese market
Duterte Says Conflict With China Over Regional Waters Will Not End ‘Without Any Bloodshed'
Sinas says no PNP order to profile organizers of community pantries
Only 63% of PH health workers got vaccinated – WHO
Duterte says he’s willing to step down if military, police no longer support him
Typhoon Bising displaces 130,000, leaves 2 dead in Bicol
As hunger rises, Philippine authorities take aim at farmers and rural activists

Vietnam
Việt Nam calls for enhancing trust and dialogue to prevent and solve conflicts
Investor committed to start construction of Long Thành International Airport's terminal in early 2022
Tourism hubs in Vietnam set sights on reopening to international tourists
Power restored after thunderstorm knocks down utility poles in suburban Ho Chi Minh City

Laos
China-Laos rail link on track to boost trade, tourism

Thailand
Thailand negotiating to buy 5-10 mln doses of Pfizer vaccine - PM
Thailand and Cambodia rush to halt waves of Covid cases
Thailand floats hydro-solar projects for its dams as fossil fuel supplement

Cambodia
Vietnamese and Cambodian bananas push bananas from the Philippines out of the Chinese market
The National Bank of Cambodia discourages usage of bank notes to curb COVID-19 spread
Cambodia, Bahamas and China lead Global CBDC race

Malaysia
How Nigerian man Simon Momoh’s one-day jail became ongoing month-long detention apart from Malaysian wife, young children
Health Ministry says ventilators for Covid-19 cases broke en route to Sarawak, promises 11 more units
Myanmar coup latest: Malaysia PM to attend ASEAN summit

Singapore
ABS and Rainmaking to Support Singapore’s Decarbonization Entrepreneurs
Singaporean Prime Minister affirms high priority for relations with Vietnam

Indonesia
BNPB chief Monardo inaugurates COVID-19 hospital in Aceh
Bappenas prepares scenarios for achieving net-zero emissions target
Detained drug traffickers plan to target N Sumatra's Tanjung Balai
BI lowers economic growth forecast to 4.1-5.1%

Myanmar
Myanmar junta has 'no heart for humanity', says Karen leader as ethnic groups join forces
ASEAN calls summit on Myanmar crisis as EU imposes sanctions
China's metal imports from Myanmar show trade contortions amid post-coup protest

Bangladesh
Bangladesh to resume China flights in pandemic
Bangladesh Bank Issues Guidelines on Country Risk Management

Nepal
Nepal approves Russia's Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine
Nepal Wants to Use Biometrics to Identify Unclaimed Bodies

India
UNICEF says AstraZeneca supply problems outside India resolved
Container Prices Surge In China And India As Supply Chain Blockages Tighten Supply
Global COVID cases hit record high as virus surges in India

Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka-India travel bubble delayed
Sri Lanka`s Catholic Church to observe two-minute silence on Easter attacks’ second anniversary
Sri Lanka to curb fake news on social media

Central Asia & Middle East

Pakistan
Pakistan’s FM arrives in Tehran
Pakistan parliament to consider French envoy's expulsion after anti-France protests
TLP calls off nationwide protests as NA debates French envoy expulsion

Afghanistan
Turkey says Afghanistan peace talks postponed: foreign minister

Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan to Launch DigitEL Project to Ensure Quality Internet, Greater Investments in IT Industry
Kazakhstan’s government determined to enhance engagement with civil society
Kazakh Activist Sentenced For Supporting Banned Opposition Movement

Kyrgyzstan
President signs decree on admission to citizenship of ethnic Kyrgyz from Afghanistan and China
President receives Chairman of Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund Board Aaliyev
Sadyr Zhaparov calls on Kyrgyzstanis to strictly adhere to all sanitary requirements
Zhaparov visits ‘red zone’ of Republican Infectious Diseases Hospital

Tajikistan
Tajikistan and Netherlands hold second round of political consultations
Tajikistan, Iran vow to expand cooperation

Turkmenistan
Sadyr Zhaparov expresses condolences to Turkmen president on passing his father

Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan Needs NGOs, But the Barriers Remain High
Uzbekistan, Dutch firm sign $1.2 bln power plant deal
Beeline Uzbekistan introduces co-branded bank card
Deworming campaign in Uzbekistan to cover over 6.5 million children

Armenia
Armenia's Security Council Secretary to visit Tajikistan and Russia
World Bank Financing for COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Reaches $2 Billion

Azerbaijan
Azeri, Cuban officials discuss impact of US blockade
Azerbaijan doubles potatoes imports from Iran
Azerbaijan hails Turkey's support against Armenian black propaganda
Activity At Recaptured Church In Azerbaijan Raises Concern

Iran
Iran began enriching uranium to 60% purity in order to show its technical capacity
Araghchi: Things proceeding under uttermost scrutiny
Salehi: Power cables ok in Natanz, enrichment underway

Iraq
Kurdistan Region workers lives at risk over lack of protections: syndicate
Security gaps between Kurdish, Iraqi forces make attacks on Kurdistan 'easy': minister

Syria
Russia says its airstrike in Syria killed 200 militants

Turkey
Alamos Gold seeks $1bn from Turkey over stalled Kirazli project under the Netherlands-Turkey Bilateral Investment Treaty.
Turkey: 346 new deaths, 61,028 COVID-19 cases
Turkish Embassy in Algeria denies interfering in its internal affairs
Othman meets new Turkish ambassador
Turkish President Erdogan Congratulated Outgoing PM Borisov on 'Election success'

Lebanon
Diab concludes visit to Qatar: State of Qatar demonstrated firm stance aiming at supporting Lebanon
Army commander meets Del Col, Amin Gemayel
Gemayel meets Longden: Elections should be held without any delay
Jumblatt: Regional conflict seems to be intensifying in Lebanon

Israel
Holy Synod's Chancellery: Holy Light will be brought from Jerusalem on May 1
In blow to Netanyahu, Ra’am gives Lapid’s bloc control of key Knesset panel
Netanyahu admits Ra’am-backed government not an option, urges direct vote for PM

Palestine
Vicious new COVID-19 wave hits Gaza as vaccine doses trickle in
Australia: Recognition of Palestine Is Symbolic but Critical
Palestine PM calls on US to curb Israel settlement plans
Muslim journalists from US share Ramadhan experiences

Jordan
Project launched to support employee mental wellness in garment sector
SSC’ prosecution office completes investigations in ‘sedition case’
Agreement signed to support healthcare services for women
King meets Zakat Fund board members, emphasises social solidarity in Ramadan
3 school teams win Enterprise Business Challenge, implemented by INJAZ, Prince’s Trust International

Kuwait
Kuwait, Maldives FMs ink two MoUs for bolstering cooperation
Kuwait Amir receives senior officials
All registered staff have been vaccinated - Kuwait University

Oman
COVID-19: Muscat region accounts for maximum vaccinated people in Oman
Stop paying advance salary, says Oman's Ministry of Finance

Qatar
The stampede to exit coal is a worrying harbinger for LNG: Russell
Caretaker PM urges Qatar to help Lebanon avert 'total collapse' amid grave economic crisis

Saudi Arabia
Tankers Become the “Most-Wanted” Type of Ship in the S&P Market
Saudi Aramco part of $50 million funding round for industrial analytics company

U. A. E.
Strata inks MoU to strengthen PPE supply chain between UAE and Japan
UAE rolls over $2 billion loan to Pakistan

Yemen
Yemen: Six virus deaths, 60 infections
Marib’s descent back into war is shocking, but it shouldn’t be a surprise

Europe

United Kingdom
U.K. aerospace-industry trade lobby ADS warned that Britain could lose business to the EU
MI5 warns of spy threat from professional networking sites
Queen enters ‘new phase of her reign’ after death of husband Prince Philip

Ireland
Cops in Paraguay discover €20k worth of high purity cocaine bound for Ireland

Portugal
Covid-19: Portugal Update, 20 April
Portuguese passport sixth most powerful in the world
Portugal to reach two million with first dose of vaccine
Madeira preparing to ease lockdown
MAR Shopping Algarve shopping centre reopens
Mayor of Vila Real de Santo António has renounced her mandate

Spain
The Spanish avocado campaign is practically finished more than two weeks earlier than usual
Spanish broccoli prices at highest level in over a year
Super League collapse Europe's elite suffer sport's most astounding humiliation
Spain is about to shatter the gig economy's algorithmic black box
Dominican Republic President on busy schedule in Spain

France
France: Solidarity fund of 1 billion euros for farmers affected by frost
Private chefs serve up meals at their customers' home in locked down Paris
Pakistan parliament to decide on French envoy expulsion after anti-France protests
French giant Total Eren signs on to massive 8GW green hydrogen project in WA

Belgium
J&J to resume rollout of COVID-19 vaccine in Europe with safety warning
European Medicines Agency: More than 300 cases of rare blood clot events worldwide
EU expresses concern over closure of Russia's sea territory in Black Sea area
Police call for vigilance after lambs are stolen from farms in Flemish Brabant
All Leuven becomes Zone 30

Netherlands
EU move will harm shipping sector's climate fight
Shock Veto of $1 Billion Aegon Deal Sparks Dutch Outcry
Dutch museum will pay $240K to owners of Nazi-looted painting it won’t return
Dutch police arrest 2 after attack on photojournalist in car

Germany
J&J to cooperate in study of rare clots linked to COVID-19 vaccine, German scientist says
Germany’s deadly pig-disease outbreak has topped 1,000 cases
Wirecard inquiry: Germany’s political and financial elite exposed
Chinese market stabilizes business of German carmakers
Laschet wins battle to lead Merkel's party into German election

Denmark
'Record' explosives seizure in Denmark

Austria
Rouhani: Vienna Talks Could See JCPOA Fully Restored Soon If US Acts With ‘Honesty’
Rouhani: 60%-70% of issues resolved in Vienna nuclear talks
Earthquake reported few minutes ago near Wiener Neustadt, Lower Austria

Switzerland
The next Great Inflation is coming, and the Fed is complicit
Belarus-Switzerland mutual interest in constructive dialogue reaffirmed

Italy
Italy health ministry recommends J&J vaccine for over 60s
‘Made in Italy’ produce, exports to China rising
Fans slam creation of European Super League
Italy to Reset Tourism by Mid-May to Rescue Sector Devastated by Pandemic
Italy Targets Mid-May Opening for Tourism in Bid to Save Sector
After a Tragedy at Sea, a Wrecked Ship Becomes a Powerful Symbol in Italy
Italy Azerbaijan's top trading partner in Jan-Mar

Holy See
Holy See announces World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly

Slovenia
Slovenia to start talks on potential Czech investment in 2TDK
Increase in military drafting on the cards in Slovenia

Croatia
Croatia's avg net wage up 3.4% y/y in Feb
Croatia Will Not Be On Red List for British Government

Montenegro
Montenegro expects more hours for Pljevlja power plant
Brain drain? In Serbia, Montenegro, and North Macedonia there are signs of 'brain gain'

Albania
EU donate 145,000 doses of Pfizer vaccine to Albania
Five people wounded in a knife attack at a mosque in Tirana

Greece
Greece Acknowledges Sputnik V Vaccine, Welcomes Russian Tourists
2 weeks of quarantine for the citizens coming from Greece and North Macedonia
Quarantine for citizens coming from Greece/ The Opposition accuses the government of blocking the emigrants’ vote
Israel and Greece sign record defence deal

Bulgaria
From Hospital Bed Borissov Named His Cabinet Members
Explosion in Czech Ammunition Depot Which Triggered Tensions with Russia - Planned for Bulgaria
Former Bulgarian Minister: Urgent Update of State Budget Is Needed

Romania
JusMin Ion: We are going to use all instruments to repair and strengthen justice independence
FinMin Nazare: EU Council has adopted regulation on setting up Cyber Centre in Bucharest
Andrei Baciu: Romania ranks 4th in EU in terms of anti-COVID vaccination with two doses

Hungary
New Freight Rail Line Bypassing Budapest Set to Be Built
Hungary’s poor Roma children struggle with digital education

Slovakia
OECD recommends Slovak government supports education and innovations
Russian agents also operated in Slovakia. Expulsion would make things harder for Moscow
People in Slovakia felt night earthquake near Vienna

Czech Republic
Czechs Ask EU, NATO Partners to Expel Russian Diplomats
Czech Republic, Ukraine call on EU to take measures against Moscow
Pandemic causes decline in Czech beer consumption
Czechs threaten to expel all Russian diplomats
Czech man surrenders WWII-era tank in weapons amnesty

Poland
Poland joins NATO assurance mission for Turkey
Poland may face 4th pandemic wave warns minister
F-15s, F-16s and C-130s arrive in Poland for an Agile Combat Employment exercise

Ukraine
Responding to the New Crisis on Ukraine’s Borders
UK Warships to Sail for Black Sea in May to 'Show Solidarity' With Kiev, NATO Allies - Report
Ukraine President Zelensky invites Putin to meet in war-torn east
Ukrainian draft Addendum to measures for strengthening ceasefire in Donbas passes first reading in TCG security subgroup

Moldova
Moldova ponders how remaining stocks of apples can be sold by June 2021
PM Citu, Moldovan President Sandu discuss immunisation of Romanian citizens from Moldova in centres in Romania
Klaus Iohannis meets Maia Sandu: Romania remains main partner of Republic of Moldova's citizens

Belarus
Belarusian president congratulates his Cuban counterpart
Belarus calls for greater international effort in restoring Chernobyl-hit areas
Belarus to cooperate with Russia's Samara Oblast in IT, automaking, agribusiness
Belarusian commodity exchange reveals top exporters in Q1 2021
Belarus: Lukashenko claims he foiled US-backed 'coup' as two people are arrested by Moscow

Russia
Russia declared two Bulgarian diplomats 'persona non grata'
MIG 21 Lancer crashes near Reghin, pilot manages to eject himself
Kremlin Spokesman Explains Why President Putin Chooses Siberia as Holiday Destination
Russia Plans to Withdraw From ISS, Deploy Its Own National Space Station
Russia is Not the Aggressor in Ukraine, Ambassador to UK Says
Doctors Denied Access to 'Very Weak' Navalny
Putin to Speak on State of the Nation Amid Foreign Policy, Domestic Crises
Unit 29155, the Russian spies specialising in ‘sabotage and assassinations’
Putin accepts Biden's invitation to virtual climate summit

Lithuania
US Donates $10 Million in Anti-Tank Weapons to Lithuania
Former students on life in Vilnius: we were advised not to smile randomly in the streets

Estonia
PM: Estonia condemns Russia's pressure on Ukraine
Estonians most cautious among Balts when it comes to international travel
Estonian e-residency programme attracted 17 million euros in taxes in 2020
Estonia to allow opening outside cafes and museums from May

Finland
Germany, Denmark, Finland scramble jets to escort Russian bombers over Baltic
Review summarizes known links between endocrine disruptors and breast cancer risk
How Finland became a pivotal player in the global gaming industry

Sweden
Liberia: Group Launches Swedish-Sponsored Programs to Empower Citizens, Hold Policymakers Accountable

Norway
Equinor to share energy transition plan with shareholders in 2022
Minister of Interior tackles situation with ambassador of Norway
Russian MiG-31 Fighter Intercepts American and Norwegian Aircraft Over Barents Sea

Africa

Egypt
Turkey Says It Still Opposes Egypt Labeling Muslim Brotherhood 'Terrorists'
Egypt's premier visits Libya to discuss trade, other ties
Egypt to purchase 20 million doses of Sinopharm vaccine

Libya
Twenty-three Tripoli militia dens now vacated as part of Security Plan
GPS truck tracking to be used to counter fuel smuggling, profiteering by fuel distributors will be penalized

Tunisia
Tunisia reopens to holidaymakers booked on packages
Tunisia is latest holiday destination to ease rules for UK visitors

Algeria
Algeria encourages stability in Libya

Morocco
British imports of Moroccan tomatoes on the rise
Morocco confirms seven COVID-19 deaths, 720 infections
Morocco slams Algeria, Polisario over appointment of personal envoy to Sahara
Army: Two Moroccan planes carrying food aid arrive in Beirut
Moroccan system wages campaign of lies to distort facts in Western Sahara

Senegal
Scientists rediscover climate change resistant Stenophylla coffee plant from West Africa
Dakar finally moves to get its revised mining register online Africa Intelligence

Sierra Leone
New climate-resistant coffee bean discovery has ‘superior flavour’
Sierra Leone's judiciary undergoes tremendous transformation
Pandemonium in Sierra Leone parliament as MPs argue
How enthusiasm is brewing over Sierra Leone coffee culture

Liberia
Liberia: A Former U.S. Ambassador Weighs in On Governance Lapses

Ghana
The 5 local firms that helped to issue $3bn Eurobond
Ghana's CEOs Summit to push for Digital Economy Act

Burkina Faso
What Burkina Faso can teach us about forest restoration
Burkina Faso’s Cim Métal wants to take on Nigeria’s Dangote in Togo’s cement market

Mali
Mali drops coup charges against ex-prime minister, radio host
Mali: Killings, 'Disappearances' in Military Operations

Niger
Deportations put migrants' lives at risk in Niger

Nigeria
Nigeria to account for 23% of upcoming oil and gas projects in Africa by 2025: GlobalData
UN Suspends Operations in Borno, Nigeria After Series of Attacks

Central African Republic
Clashes between government forces and rebel groups in northern CAR push another 2,000 into Chad

Chad
Chad's President Idriss Deby has died while visiting troops on the frontline
Algeria expresses concern about developments in Chad
Rebels vow to take capital after Chadian president killed

Sudan
Sudan, Egypt Make Moves Over Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam

South Sudan
South Sudan: Country Stops Using Doses of AstraZeneca Vaccine Over Expiration Fears
Angola Appoints Envoy To Uganda, Somalia, South Sudan

Ethiopia
Crisis in Tigray enters sixth month with no clear end in sight amid 'severe and ongoing child rights violations'
Ethiopia: 3,000 Unaccompanied Children Wandering Amid War

Somalia
Somali President Accepts AU Mediation in Poll Impasse
Somalia President Calls for African Union Mediation
144 Nigerian police officers arrive in Somalia to boost security

Kenya
IMF optimistic about Kenyan economy
Kenya: Govt Sets Up Sports Medical Consortium to Help Fight Covid-19
Airtel tempted to leave rather than open up capital to Kenyans
Kenya Startup Pula Offers Insurance to African Farmers Hit by Effects of Climate Change
Francis Kéré’s education campus in Kenya is inspired by termites

Uganda
Uganda nets 43pc of Kenya’s sugar imports in deal
Inside the Kenya-Uganda trade talks

Congo, DR
Violent attacks displace thousands in DR Congo’s Kasai Region
Road to Clean Energy Runs through DR Congo
Brazzaville navigates between Moscow and Brussels to combat piracy

Angola
Cubans in Angola support decisions by 8th PCC Congress
President Kagame in Luanda- Angola for ICGLR Mini Summit
Angola: GDP falls 5.2% in 2020, biggest drop in five years

Rwanda
France ‘bears significant responsibility’ for Rwandan genocide, US report says

Tanzania
Justices Turn Down FSIA Case Over Tanzanian Military Deal
Can new leader Hassan unlock potential of $30 billion Tanzania LNG scheme?
Tanzania: New Tigo, Zantel Owner Promises Huge Investment

Mozambique
Vale is buying the 15% interest in the Mozambican mine held by Japanese trading company for a token fee of $1.

Zimbabwe
Palladium price hits record high amid supply shortfall
More than 200,000 people return to Zimbabwe as COVID-19 hits regional economies
Elephant Hunts For $70,000 to Fund Zimbabwe National Parks

Botswana
UNHCR Voices Concern After Botswana Deports Zimbabwean Refugees
BDF cagey about American soldiers’ mission in Botswana

Namibia
Namibian court denies entry to gay couple's surrogate daughters
Namibia lifts Foot and Mouth Disease restrictions, ban on movement of animals

South Africa
Cape Town 'Refugee Camps' Face Closure by South African Govt
Zondo Commission hears why 3 ministers lodged a complaint against the IGI
New magistrate to hear case of girl, 14, accused of assaulting Lufuno Mavhunga - reports
Cape Town fire: Did 'heritage' trees and 'ember attacks' outsmart SANParks' fire preparation?
900 service delivery protests in South Africa over six months

Oceania

Australia
Iron ore price surges to 10-year high after Vale, Rio miss on output
Favourable weather leads to increased volumes and quality for a NSW table grape grower
Australian coal ban ‘paves the way’ for US to fill China’s void, boost trade deal
Albanese promises “clean energy jobs revolution” in rebuke of Morrison cafe jibe
UK’s stunning new climate target adds major pressure on Australia
Delta flagged early closure of Vales Point coal plant when it rejected federal grant

New Zealand
Major health overhaul - All DHBs to be scrapped for one national authority
Survey findings: How Kiwis really feel about their jobs
Major Reforms Will Make Healthcare Accessible For All NZers
PSA - Worker Participation Essential For Successful Health Reform
Stats NZ: New Report Shows Impact Of Demands On Land In New Zealand