The Democratic Republic of Congo, the least vaccinated country against COVID-19 in the world – is struggling to keep up with a fourth wave of the virus, and the U.S. is alarmed with the suspension of Somalia's Prime Minister Mohammed Hussein Roble and calls for quick and credible elections.

Madagascar's maritime agency says the death toll from a boat accident has risen to 83 with the search continuing for five missing passengers; Nigeria destroyed more than a million doses of expired AstraZeneca vaccines; And South Africa has begun vaccinating thousands of undocumented immigrants.

On this edition of Africa 54: Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema recently marked 100 days in office; Africa 54's Health Correspondent Linord Moudou speaks with educator and motivational speaker Omekongo Dibinga about mental health wellness during the holidays.

the UN said All sides in northern Ethiopia' conflict are committing "severe human rights violations," and thousands of protesters demonstrated against Tunisian President Kais Saied in the capital on Friday, expressing opposition to his seizure of power.