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
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
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
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
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
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
Ethiopia risks heading to genocide UN adviser
Calls to arms and violent hate speech by irresponsible leaders are heading Ethiopia to the risk of genocide, the UN special adviser
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
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
Israel bans travel to 50 African countries due to Omicron variant
Israel has issued a ban on its citizens travelling to 50 African countries to prevent the spread of the new Covid-19 variant