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UK-East Africa trade forum to kickstart investment

UK hosts first-ever forum dedicated to trade and investment with East Africa, including announcements on cross-border trade and electric motorbikes The UK has announced two investments in East Africa to de-risk cross-border

May 23, 2025

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Trump Grills Ramaphosa on White Farmer Persecution

The South African President had sought to explain away the man in the video as a minor Opposition party figure and that these were fringe elements in South Africa….reports Asian Lite News

May 22, 2025

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‘South Africa acting under Chinese pressure’

Taiwanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung accused South Africa of resorting to “little tricks” under Chinese pressure since last year, alleging that Pretoria has been systematically trying to alter the standing

May 18, 2025

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Chad’s former PM, opposition leader arrested

Masra is one of the main figures opposed to President Mahamat Idriss Deby, who seized power after his father, who spent three decades in power, was killed fighting rebels in 2021 Chad’s

May 18, 2025

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Militants kill at least 23 in Nigeria attack

Nigeria has been grappling with a long-running insurgency in its northeast, primarily driven by the Islamist armed group Boko Haram and its offshoot, Daesh West Africa Province At least 23 farmers and

May 18, 2025

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Red Cross escorts over 1,000 disarmed Congolese soldiers

The Red Cross said in a statement it helped escort the 1,359 disarmed members of the government forces and their families from Goma to the capital Kinshasa Over a thousand disarmed Congolese

May 18, 2025

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Children die as USAID aid cuts snap a lifeline

For years, the USAID had been the backbone of the humanitarian response in northeastern Nigeria, helping non-government organizations provide food, shelter and health care to millions of people Under the dappled light

May 18, 2025

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Stage set for Ramaphosa, Trump meet

The meeting, announced Wednesday by the South African government and set for May 21, also comes after the US welcomed 59 white South Africans as refugees this Monday President Donald Trump and

May 18, 2025

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UK-Angola trade mission strengthens ties

British businesses explore Angola’s crucial sectors, forging partnerships for continued sustainable growth Ambassador Bharat Joshi welcomed UK Trade Envoy Calvin Bailey and a delegation of over 20 UK businesses eager to explore

May 16, 2025

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Digital School expands Africa footprint

UAE-led initiative drives regional collaboration, youth empowerment through digital education The Digital School, a flagship initiative of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), has deepened its commitment to digital education

May 16, 2025

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