The World Health Organization says Africa is in the middle of a full-blown third Covid wave and there is a need for more vaccination.
The total infections have crossed the five million mark and at least seven African countries have run out of vaccines.
WHO's Africa Regional Director Matshidiso Moeti says Africa needs millions of more doses here and now.
South Africa, Morocco, Tunisia, Ethiopia and Egypt have recorded the most virus cases in the continent. Uganda and Namibia are experiencing a deadly third wave, with dozens of fatalities recorded daily.
The WHO says there's no clear timeline on when more vaccines will be available but there is an urgent need for them.