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In the year 2021, African filmmakers produced top-quality titles and streaming platforms commissioned more movies after the pandemic. As we head into a new year, let’s look back at some of the best African films of 2021.

The COVID-19 pandemic was a major setback for the music industry in Africa and beyond, but African musicians embraced the digital space to release global hits. Here are our highlights of some of the biggest African songs of 2021.

On the first anniversary of the deadly January 6 Capitol riot, U.S. President Joe Biden delivered a forceful speech in defense of American democracy.He laid blame for the insurrection squarely on former President Donald Trump and Republicans who continue to spread the false narrative of poll rigging

Aid workers say two to four children are abandoned each month in Idlib, a war-torn Syrian province which is the last one held by armed rebels fighting the government. They say poverty and fear are driving desperate parents to leave their children with the hope they will find a better future.

A year after the January 6 Capitol riot, former President Donald Trump continues to insist that the 2020 vote was rigged. In recent months, the former president has pushed Republicans in state legislatures to change election laws. VOA White House correspondent Anita Powell reports from Washington.

As cases of gender-based violence have increased in Tanzania during the pandemic, some women are learning ways to fight back — including using their fists. Charles Kombe in Dar es Salaam explains. Camera: Rajabu Hassan Produced by: Rob Raffaele

One a year after supporters of former President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol in a bid to overturn Joe Biden's 2020 election victory, hundreds of people are still awaiting trial for their alleged role in the riot, while 155 others have pleaded guilty.

A community health service in Africa's largest urban slum is helping poor people get affordable emergency services during the COVID pandemic.  The Kibera community emergency response team in Nairobi is offering a $1 monthly fee for access to emergency services, including an ambulance.  V

On LiveTalk-The Connection we continue speaking to youth about the COVID-19 pandemic in Zimbabwe. We also highlight the works of youth in Zimbabwe’s fight against corruption and human rights violations. Call our studio directly at +1-202-619-2077 to participate.

Ndumiso Gumede, a respected football administrator, was laid to rest today in Matabeleland North province. He passed away last week after complaining of a stomach ailment. (Video: @ezratshisasibanda)