Morocco extends health emergency until Feb 28
The Moroccan government has extended the state of health emergency throughout the country until February 28, in a further attempt to curb the Covid-19
Ethiopia ends six-month state of emergency ahead improving security situation
The Ethiopian government has decided to end the six-month state of emergency ahead of its expiration amid improving security situation…reports Asian Lite News The
World Bank announces $100 million for flood victims in South Sudan
The World Bank has announced a $100 million relief package for flood victims in South Sudan…reports Asian Lite News Ousmane Dione, World Country Director
UNICEF launches campaign to boost Covid-19 vaccination in Africa
The UN children’s fund (UNICEF) has kicked off an eight-week campaign to help boost Covid-19 vaccinations across Africa…reports Asian Lite News UNICEF on Wednesday
UK signals West African expansion at Africa Investment Conference
UKEF has capacity to provide further support for UK trade in West Africa, with up to £3 billion available in Senegal, £2 billion in
Tunisian President’s Chief of Staff resigns
Nadia Akecha, the Chief of Staff of Tunisian President Kais Saied has announced her resignation from the post…reports Asian Lite News “Today, I made
Sudan condemns Houthi attack on UAE, Saudi
Sudan has condemned the attacks launched by the Houthi group against the United Arab Emirates (UAE)and Saudi Arabia…reports Asian Lite News “Sudan’s Ministry of
Burkina Faso President tweets to lay down arms
Amid ongoing unrest and a coup in Burkina Faso, a tweet was sent out by President Roch Kabore’s official account calling on the army
Burkina Faso President detained by mutinous soldiers
Burkina Faso President, Roch Marc Christian Kabore has been detained overnight by mutinous soldiers…reports Asian Lite News “President Roch Marc Christian Kabore has been
Suspected al-Shabab suspects burn down 8 trucks in Kenya
Estimated eight construction vehicles and equipment were set ablaze by suspected al-Shabab militants at 29 km from Hindi Town in the coastal Kenyan county
