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Western Withdrawal Boosts China Role In Africa

Burkina Faso and Mali, under post-coup governments, are ramping up defence procurement from China amid worsening insurgencies…reports Asian Lite News China’s expanding military presence in Africa now reaches beyond nations that have

March 4, 2026

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US Slaps Sanctions on Rwanda Army

The armed group is already under U.S. and United Nations sanctions over alleged human rights abuses and its role in a mass displacement crisis in the DRC….reports Asian Lite News The United

March 3, 2026

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Japan Eyes Africa’s Rare Earths to Counter China

Japan aims to eliminate dependence on Chinese supplies by the end of 2028…reports Asian Lite News Following surveys revealing substantial reserves of dysprosium and terbium in Namibia, Japan is advancing its plans

March 2, 2026

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No Military Fix in Middle East, Says Ramaphosa

The President reiterated South Africa’s longstanding position that there can be no military solution to fundamentally political disputes…reports Asian Lite News South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Government of South Africa

March 2, 2026

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Congo-Brazzaville president vows to keep power

President Denis Sassou Nguesso launches campaign for another term as Congo-Brazzaville prepares for March 15 presidential vote. Opposition candidates enter the race but face an entrenched ruling party and a history of

March 1, 2026

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Congo and US agree to $1.2 bn health partnership

The US and the Democratic Republic of Congo have signed a $1.2 billion health partnership to tackle major infectious diseases and improve maternal and child health. The agreement comes amid wider US

March 1, 2026

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Ramaphosa Slams US-Israel Iran Strikes

South Africa’s president has condemned the latest US and Israeli strikes on Iran as violations of international law, urging all sides to show restraint. The statement comes amid escalating tensions after Iran

March 1, 2026

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Hunger Haunts Somalia

Agencies in Somalia, including WFP, are facing a severe lack of resources…reports Asian Lite News UN officials warn that around a third of Somalia’s population, approximately 6.5 million people, will face crisis-level

February 25, 2026

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UN Warns as Sudan Violence Persists

The council expressed grave concern at conflict-induced famine and extreme food insecurity…reports Asian Lite News The UN Security Council voiced deep concern over the continuing violence in Sudan, particularly in Kordofan and

February 25, 2026

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Mugabe’s son arrested over shooting

Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the youngest son of former Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe, has been arrested in South Africa on suspicion of attempted murder following a shooting incident at a property in Johannesburg…reports

February 22, 2026

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