Zambia confirms presence of Omicron variant
Zambia has confirmed the presence of omicron Covid-19 variant in the southern African nation…reports Asian Lite News Minister of Health Sylvia Masebo said the
Rise in Covid cases double as a result of Omicron in S. Africa
Omicron, the new variant of Covid-19, is increasing hospitalisations among children under five years of age…reports Asian Lite News South Africa has seen Covid
Violence impacts over 7L children due to school closures in Cameroon
Over 700,000 children have been impacted by school closures due to violence in the North-West and South-West regions of Cameroon, according to a recent
Botswana achieves WHO Covid-19 vaccination target
Botswana has achieved the World Health Organisation (WHO) target of vaccinating 40 per cent of the entire population by December 2021, President Mokgweetsi Masisi
Sudan refuses to relinquish disputed Fashaga area with Ethiopia
Chairman of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereign Council, Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan has vowed not to relinquish the lands of Fashaga area on the border with Ethiopia…reports
Rwanda suspends flights to S. Africa over Omicron variant
Rwanda has temporarily suspended direct flights to and from southern African countries due to concerns over the new Covid-19 variant Omicron…reports Asian Lite News
Tanzania to acquire spray plane to fight locusts’ invasions
The government of Tanzania has set aside 3 billion Tanzanian shillings (about $1.3 million) for buying a spray plane to fight invasions of locusts,
Morocco suspends regular int’l flights over Omicron variant
Morocco will suspend all regular international passenger flights for two weeks over concern about the new Covid-19 variant Omicron…reports Asian Lite News The suspension
Travel bans on S. Africa will affect local economy recovery
Tourism is one of South Africa’s key contributors to the economy. As a whole, the industry directly employs 657,000 people…reports Asian Lite News Travel
S. Africa condemns travel ban over Omicron
South Africa’s president has condemned travel bans enacted against his country and its neighbours over the new coronavirus variant Omicron…reports Asian Lite News Cyril
