Global Covid caseload tops 255.9 mn
The global coronavirus caseload has topped 255.9 million while the deaths have surged to more than 5.13 million and vaccinations to over 7.59 billion,
US top diplomat visits Nigeria, discusses areas of interest
Visiting US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Abuja and met with Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari and some officials, discussing the US administration’s
Ethiopian Deputy PM, US envoy discuss situation in northern Ethiopia
Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister Demeke Mekonnen met with US special envoy for the Horn of Africa, Jeffrey Feltman to discuss current situation concerning the
Antonio reiterates call to immediately release UN staffers held in Ethiopia
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has reiterated his call for the immediate release of 10 UN staff members detained in Ethiopia…reports Asian Lite News “As
Blinken in Kenya as part of 3-nation tour in Africa
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi as part of his three-nation tour in Africa, which will also
UN says over 300 illegal immigrants rescued off Libyan coast
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has said that more than 300 illegal immigrants have been rescued and have returned to Libya…reports
Congo Seeks Better Ties With China
The forum brought together about 300 political leaders from African countries, and officials of local governments and relevant institutions from China and Africa…reports Asian
S. Africa insurer says paid 12 bn rand due to unrest in July
As a result of the July unrest that caused damage to property in Gauteng and KwaZulu Natal provinces, the South African Special Risks Insurance
African national held with heroin worth Rs 5 crore
An African national was nabbed with 513 grams of heroin worth Rs 5 crore in the international market from the national capital…reports Asian Lite
Six people killed in twin bomb blasts in Ugandan capital
Six people including three suicide bombers were killed and 33 others injured in twin bomb blasts in the Ugandan capital Kampala on Tuesday, police
