Sudan highlights commitment to achieving food security
39 million feddans (40.48 million acres) of fields were farmed in the country, with 17 million feddans dedicated to corn, the staple food for
Sudan agrees to open additional airports to humanitarian agencies
The airports to be opened are in the cities of Kassala, Dongola, El Obeid, and Kadugli..reports Asian Lite News The Sudanese government on Saturday
Kenya vaccinates 3.7 mn children against polio
Polio is a disabling disease caused by the poliovirus, which can lead to paralysis and, in some cases, may be life-threatening..reports Asian Lite News
Rwanda begins world’s first clinical trial for Marburg treatment
Currently, no treatment or vaccine is available for Marburg virus disease….reports Asian Lite News Rwanda has launched the world’s first clinical trial for a
Burundi announces timetable for 2025 elections
According to Ntahorwamiye, the legislative elections and the election of district councilors will be combined and held on June 5, 2025…reports Asian Lite News
Zambia intensifies efforts to combat online scams
Mwiimbu said that the country has seen an increase in online scams, with the police recording 1,124 cases between 2023 and the first half
Kenya taps into diaspora community to grow visitor arrivals
The initiative is expected to boost tourism arrivals currently at 1.9 million to its target of 5 million by 2027, reinforcing Kenya’s position as
Nigeria fuel tanker explosion kills over 150
The blast comes a month after at least 48 people were killed in a similar accident in the north-central Niger state….reports Asian Lite News
Nearly 3 mn have fled Sudan after 18 months of war
Most are fleeing to the Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt, Ethiopia, Libya, South Sudan and Uganda, says UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian
Business Optimism Hits New High
The significant improvement suggests that businesses are expecting better financial performance, a crucial factor for long-term growth and sustainability in the marketplace…reports Asian Lite
