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Cambodia removes ban from 10 African countries

Cambodia has removed a ban on travellers from 10 African countries after it was imposed nearly a week ago due to the Omicron variant of Covid-19…reports Asian Lite News With the approval

December 6, 2021

Africa News·News·World

UN: Displacements in northern Ethiopia up relief needs

The conflict in northern Ethiopia is increasing relief needs as it drives more people from their homes, causing a loss of livelihoods and access to markets, food and essential services, UN Humanitarians

December 5, 2021

Africa News·World

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 variant was detected in the country’s genomic sequencing

December 5, 2021

Africa News·COVID-19·World

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 analysis by the United Nations humanitarian arm, UNOCHA…reports

December 3, 2021

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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 said…reports Asian Lite News Masisi made this announcement

December 2, 2021

COVID-19·World

Africa’s Covid-19 cases surpass 8.65 mn

The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Africa reached 8,651,549 as of Wednesday evening, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said on Thursday…reports Asian Lite News The specialised

December 2, 2021

Africa News·COVID-19·World

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 Ramaphosa said he was “deeply disappointed” by the

November 29, 2021

Africa News·COVID-19·World

S. African President warns about fourth wave as Omicron spreads

With the Omicron variant now present in all provinces of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa has raised the possibility that the country could enter the fourth wave soon if new cases continue

November 29, 2021

Africa News·COVID-19·World

SAN Parks reschedule int’l visitors after travel ban

South Africa will not be charged fees or penalties for amendments and postponements for a 12-month period from the date of November 26, 2021, until such time as the travel bans are

November 28, 2021

Africa News·COVID-19·Travel

Kuwait suspends direct flights from 9 African countries over new Covid-19 variant

Kuwait decided on Saturday to suspend direct flights with nine African countries over the new Covid-19 variant Omicron…reports Asian Lite News Kuwait will suspend direct commercial flights with South Africa, Namibia, Botswana,

November 28, 2021

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