Mozambique, Tanzania reach deal to fight terror
A deadly insurgency broke out in northern Mozambique near the Tanzanian border five years ago, killing thousands and displacing hundreds of thousands…reports Asian Lite
Drought to affect 36.1 mn in Horn of Africa
In Ethiopia, the cost of the local food basket increased by more than 33 per cent between January and June 2022, according to WFP…reports
Algeria to increase gas supply to Italy
In 2021, the North African country exported 21.2 billion cubic meters of natural gas to Italy…reports Asian Lite News Algerian state-owned energy giant Sonatrach
7 confirmed cases amid Uganda’s rare strain of Ebola virus
Ebola is a severe, often fatal illness affecting humans and other primates. It has six different strains, three of which, Bundibugyo, Sudan and Zaire,
Kenya on alert as Ebola resurfaces in Uganda
For such cases, the general public is advised to notify the nearest health facility or administrative officers like assistant chiefs or call hotline numbers
Kerry cautions against long-term gas projects in Africa
After 2030, it will be important to capture the emissions from gas too, Kerry added…reports Asian Lite News US climate envoy John Kerry cautioned
Historic famine looms as drought grips East Africa
Research suggests that climate change will continue to hit the Horn of Africa on multiple fronts, increasing the risk not only of prolonged drought
Bird flu endangers penguin colony in South Africa
The outbreak of bird flu in 2021 killed an estimated 230 African penguins, he added…reports Asian Lite News Four cases of avian flu or
From Nigeria to Kenya, Indian Navy protects Africa coast
Nigeria remains a country of immense significance for India with both countries having enjoyed robust ties. India is also the largest importer of Nigerian
Revisiting Queen’s friendship with Mandela
The special name that Mandela had for the Queen was ‘Motlalepula’, which means ‘to come with rain’ in the indigenous Setswana language…reports Asian Lite
