Focus listeners from across the continent share their hopes and aspirations for 2021
The coronavirus pandemic has been an unprecedented challenge across the world
Coronavirus cases have been increasing in a number of key countries, leading to concerns about a second spike. But their is also hope that the development of various vaccines will curb the spread..
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission says crimes against humanity and human rights abuses were committed in Oromia.
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) comes into effect after delays caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
And, the resident presidents are looking forward to the year ahead.
(Image: Lights over the River Nile in the Egyptian capital Cairo, Credit: Getty Images)
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