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
Tunisian President’s Chief of Staff resigns
Nadia Akecha, the Chief of Staff of Tunisian President Kais Saied has announced her resignation from the post…reports Asian Lite News “Today, I made
Burkina Faso President tweets to lay down arms
Amid ongoing unrest and a coup in Burkina Faso, a tweet was sent out by President Roch Kabore’s official account calling on the army
Burkina Faso President detained by mutinous soldiers
Burkina Faso President, Roch Marc Christian Kabore has been detained overnight by mutinous soldiers…reports Asian Lite News “President Roch Marc Christian Kabore has been
Suspected al-Shabab suspects burn down 8 trucks in Kenya
Estimated eight construction vehicles and equipment were set ablaze by suspected al-Shabab militants at 29 km from Hindi Town in the coastal Kenyan county
Burkina Faso imposes nationwide curfew after unrest
A nationwide curfew was imposed in Burkina Faso following reports of gunfire in some barracks, according to a decree signed by President Roch Marc
Algeria reports 2,211 new Covid cases
Algeria registered a record 2,211 new Covid-19 cases over the past 24 hours, taking the total tally of infections to 234,536…reports Asian Lite News
