African nations wary of China’s soft loan trap
China is a major African trade partner and from 2012 to 2017, Chinese loans to countries in sub-Saharan Africa grew tenfold to more than
UNSC renews Yemen sanctions measures
The council reaffirmed in the resolution “its strong commitment to the unity, sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Yemen”….reports Asian Lite News The UN
Ethiopian govt to send funds to conflict-affected Tigray region
Ahmed met leaders of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) for the first time since the two-year conflict nded late last year with a
Ramaphosa declares national state of disaster
To deal more effectively and urgently with the challenges, Ramaphosa said he will appoint a minister of electricity in the presidency to assume full
UN says 8.3 mn people require humanitarian aid in Somalia
OCHA said the current drought is the longest and most severe in recent history and has surpassed the 2010/2011 and 2016/2017 droughts in terms
Lord Rami Ranger Wins Labour Court Case; Judge strikes out £673k Claim
Sun Mark board welcomed the judgement. Mr Harmeet Ahuja, CEO of Sun Mark Ltd, said the company’s position is vindicated by the judgement. “After
‘Electricity crisis continues to undermine economic growth’
Some of the power stations which are reaching the end of their lives will be repurposed from coal to renewables, the President added…reports Asian
India supports peace process, capacity building in South Sudan
Under the banner of the United Nations, the team will provide relief and assistance to women and children in one of the most difficult
Kenya on course to eliminating neglected tropical diseases
Neglected tropical diseases have been identified by the WHO as a major threat to public health security in Kenya…reports Asian Lite News The eradication
Pope’s Africa trip spotlights conflict, church’s future
Aid groups are hoping Francis’ trip will shine a spotlight on two of the world’s forgotten conflicts and rekindle international attention on some of
