Twenty twenty-one crept off with farewell celebrations around the world mostly muffled by the pandemic. But good news from South Africa - where authorities lifted a curfew and said Omicron had crested - brought hope for a happy New Year. The abrupt lifting of a night time curfew meant celebrations could ring in 2022. You can roam around on the beautiful beach over here, and let's see if it brings a party!" Authorities in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, planned to close 11 roads that usually draw big crowds for New Year.

Source: The North Africa Journal December 31, 2021 16:27 UTC