UN: Displacements in northern Ethiopia up relief needs
The conflict in northern Ethiopia is increasing relief needs as it drives more people from their homes, causing a loss of livelihoods and access
Zambia confirms presence of Omicron variant
Zambia has confirmed the presence of omicron Covid-19 variant in the southern African nation…reports Asian Lite News Minister of Health Sylvia Masebo said the
Rise in Covid cases double as a result of Omicron in S. Africa
Omicron, the new variant of Covid-19, is increasing hospitalisations among children under five years of age…reports Asian Lite News South Africa has seen Covid
Uganda strives to consolidate gains in HIV/AIDS fight amid Covid
Uganda is striving to consolidate the country’s gains in the fight against HIV/AIDS despite the impact of Covid-19…reports Asian Lite News “Covid-19 did not
Violence impacts over 7L children due to school closures in Cameroon
Over 700,000 children have been impacted by school closures due to violence in the North-West and South-West regions of Cameroon, according to a recent
India offers support to Africa in fight against Omicron variant
“We have also cleared supplies of COVAXIN to Botswana. Any new requirement projected either bilaterally or through COVAX will be considered expeditiously,” the MEA
Sudan refuses to relinquish disputed Fashaga area with Ethiopia
Chairman of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereign Council, Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan has vowed not to relinquish the lands of Fashaga area on the border with Ethiopia…reports
Rwanda suspends flights to S. Africa over Omicron variant
Rwanda has temporarily suspended direct flights to and from southern African countries due to concerns over the new Covid-19 variant Omicron…reports Asian Lite News
Tanzania to acquire spray plane to fight locusts’ invasions
The government of Tanzania has set aside 3 billion Tanzanian shillings (about $1.3 million) for buying a spray plane to fight invasions of locusts,
Tanzanian authorities warns drought caused by climate change
Tanzanian authorities have warned that prolonged drought in parts of the country caused by climate change has resulted in water scarcity and deterioration of
