Burundi announces timetable for 2025 elections
According to Ntahorwamiye, the legislative elections and the election of district councilors will be combined and held on June 5, 2025…reports Asian Lite News
Zambia intensifies efforts to combat online scams
Mwiimbu said that the country has seen an increase in online scams, with the police recording 1,124 cases between 2023 and the first half
Kenya taps into diaspora community to grow visitor arrivals
The initiative is expected to boost tourism arrivals currently at 1.9 million to its target of 5 million by 2027, reinforcing Kenya’s position as
Nigeria fuel tanker explosion kills over 150
The blast comes a month after at least 48 people were killed in a similar accident in the north-central Niger state….reports Asian Lite News
Nearly 3 mn have fled Sudan after 18 months of war
Most are fleeing to the Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt, Ethiopia, Libya, South Sudan and Uganda, says UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian
Africa a key trade, investment destination, says Murmu
Murmu highlighted the growing bilateral ties between India and Malawi, primarily in trade-related activities….reports Asian Lite News Emphasising the strong ties between India and
India calls Africa’s exclusion from UNSC a historical injustice
In UN General Assembly’s plenary meeting on Partnerships for Africa, India reiterated support for sustainable development in the continent…reports Asian Lite News India’s Deputy
President Murmu set for historic Africa visit
This will be the first-ever visit by an Indian Head of State to the three African nations – Algeria, Mauritania, Malawi…reports Asian Lite News
South Africa welcomes India’s move to ease rice exports
The ban was initially implemented to stabilize domestic supply…reports Asian Lite News South African importers have expressed relief and excitement over India’s recent decision
Rwanda to begin trials for vaccine to fatal Marburg virus
Additionally, measures such as banning visits to hospitalised patients and restricting gatherings related to Marburg deaths have been implemented….reports Asian Lite News Rwanda is
