Guinea-Bissau confirms 11 people dead after failed coup attempt
Fernando Vaz, the minister of tourism and spokesman for the government of Guinea-Bissau, confirmed that 11 people died during the failed coup attempt that
South Sudan’s oil production reduced amid Covid, floods
South Sudan’s oil production has reduced from the previous 170,000 barrels a day to the current 156,000 bpd amid negative impacts of Covid-19 pandemic
South Africa vows to transform energy sector
S. Africa committed to transition from coal to clean energy. Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe said coal accounts for about 70
Africa’s Covid-19 cases surpass 10.8 mn
The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Africa reached 10,809,836 in the last 24 hours, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa
Thousands of protestors took to streets in Khartoum demanding civilian rule
Thousands of protesters took to the streets in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum and other cities to demand civilian rule and urge the authorities
S.African Parliament fire allegedly started by boxes, paper, petrol
The man who is suspected of setting fire to the South African Parliament earlier this month allegedly used boxes, paper and petrol to start
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
