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11 African nations report Omicron cases

The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed that 11 nations across the continent have reported cases of the Omicron Covid-19 variant…reports Asian Lite News Addressing the media here

December 10, 2021

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At least 48 people killed in tribal conflict in Darfur

At least 48 people were killed in a tribal conflict in Sudan’s West Darfur state, a non-governmental organisation (NGO) said in a statement…reports Asian Lite News “Initial reports indicated that there have

December 9, 2021

Africa News·World

At least 38 inmates died in prison fire in central Burundi

At least 38 inmates died and 69 others were injured in a fire that happened in Gitega prison, in Gitega province, central Burundi, Burundian Vice President Prosper Bazombanza said at a press

December 9, 2021

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Nigeria confirms three more Omicron variant of Covid-19

Nigerian authorities confirmed three more cases of the Omicron variant of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases of the variant of concern to six in the most populous African country…reports Asian

December 8, 2021

Africa News·COVID-19

Delhi Police apprehends 12 Africans with expired visa

Amid an ongoing crackdown against foreign nationals residing in the national capital illegally, the Delhi Police have apprehended 12 Africans with expired visas…reports Asian Lite News According to the official, a police

December 7, 2021

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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

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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

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