Red Cross flags Africa’s hunger pangs
The situation is particularly dire in countries that have suffered from war, instability and armed conflict for years…reports Asian Lite News The International Committee
Tanzania launches campaign for alternative energy
Tanzanian authorities on Monday launched a campaign aimed at mobilizing people to use alternative energy, including using gas for cooking, to stop deforestation…reports Asian
AU’s 20th anniversary brings mixed feelings
When the African Union was launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), its founders pledged a shift to
Tunisia sees rebound in Covid-19 infections
Tunisia witnessed a noticeable rebound in Covid-19 cases as the test positivity rate has risen to 50 per cent from about 21.75 per cent
Zambia heightens Covid-19 preventive measures ahead of AU meetings
Health authorities in Zambia have announced heightened Covid-19 preventive measures ahead of the forthcoming African Union (AU) meetings…reports Asian Lite News Zambia will host
African anti-corruption day
The African Anti-Corruption Day was designated by the African Union to highlight the continued need to fight corruption. This year, the commemoration was held
UN to promote Kiswahili language
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) said that it will promote the Kiswahili language in order to boost African unity…reports Asian
Uganda adopts Kiswahili as official language
Uganda has adopted Kiswahili as an official language, a top government official has said…reports Asian Lite News Chris Baryomunsi, Minister of Information Communication Technology
WFP gets $1.29mn to scale up humanitarian aid to South Sudan
The World Food Program (WFP) said it has received $1.29 million to support humanitarian assistance in South Sudan…reports Asian Lite News Adeyinka Badejo, the
Somalia Seeks Turkish Help
Turkish, Somali presidents discuss regional security, humanitarian aid Turkish President Recep Erdogan met his visiting Somalian counterpart Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in the capital Ankara
