Africa roads among world’s deadliest despite few cars
As everywhere, speed, alcohol and not wearing a seat belt or helmet are among the main causes of death and injury, say experts….reports Asian
UN releases $5 mn for flood victims in Nigeria
The United Nations Wednesday said it had released $5 million to help flood victims in Nigeria, where the rainy season has killed more than
EU resumes budgetary support to Zambia
This reflects the EU’s recognition of the Government of Zambia’s structural reforms in public finance management in 2021….reports Asian Lite News The European Union
Thousands March For Gaza At Cape Town
With placards accusing Israel of genocide and racism, the marchers walked to parliament in a protest organized by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign…reports Asian Lite
South Kivu become mpox hot spot as a new strain spreads
A lack of funds, vaccines and information is making it difficult to stem the spread, according to alarmed disease experts….reports Asian Lite News Slumped
Turkey in new bid to revive Somalia-Ethiopia talks
Relations between Mogadishu and Addis Ababa have soured dramatically since Ethiopia struck a controversial maritime deal…reports Asian Lite News Turkey will hold separate talks
South Africa’s inflation rate drops to 4.4% in Aug
Almost two years ago, transportation costs were a significant driver of inflation, but their contribution to the cost of living has since declined…reports Asian
Mali, Burkina and Niger to launch new biometric passports
Following the coups, West African countries sanctioned the juntas, aiming to push them to quickly restore civilian rule…reports Asian Lite News Three West African
Uganda launches probe into Somalia military chopper crash
Kulayigye said the chopper was flying from Mogadishu to Belidoogle airfield, about 90 km northwest of the Somali capital, with four people on board…reports
Road accidents in Uganda kill over 230 schoolkids in nine months
Michael Kananura urged parents, teachers, and motorists to take responsibility and ensure the safety of pupils and students as the three-month new term opened….reports
