Top Stories: Protesters in Ethiopia's Somali region, angry at a deadly attack that has been blamed on a militia from neighboring Afar, have reportedly blocked a vital trade corridor. It's the latest example of how simmering ethnic and regional tensions threaten to destabilize the country. Riots across South Africa this month exposed a long-simmering anger over inequality and insecurity in the country. That, analysts say, is an issue South Africa has not been able to overcome despite nearly three decades of democracy since the end of apartheid. In stark contrast from the COVID-skeptic policies of her predecessor, Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Wednesday received her COVID-19 vaccination and encouraged others to do the same. Cryptocurrencies make headlines for shaking up the financial world but, they’re also gaining ground in less developed countries. In Kenya, an American Economist who introduced Blockchain Technology for low-income urban customers has extended the cashless system to the countryside. West African food, right out of the box: this is the new undertaking by Washington DC-based Chef Eric Adjepong. Chef Adjepong is a finalist on American network TV Bravo's cooking competition Top Chef, and first-generation Ghanaian-American born. Passionate about introducing diners to West African cuisine globally, he is sharing some of his recipes in partnership with AYO Foods, through a selection of products featuring flavor-rich, frozen entrees that are conveniently packaged, and can be found in grocery stores across the U.S. The success of Nigeria’s national basketball team, D’Tigers, in pre-Olympic games this month is inspiring amateur players back home. The Nigerians beat the top ranked U.S. team at a friendly match and are currently the only African team competing at the Olympic games in Tokyo