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Armed attack in Nigeria kills 38

Armed men killed at least 38 people in the village of Dutse Dan Ajiya in Nigeria’s Zamfara State in an overnight attack…reports Asian Lite News At least 38 people were killed when

February 22, 2026

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Yvette Warns UNSC on Sudan’s Freefall

Medical personnel and the wounded have not been spared, Cooper said, with survivors reporting sexual violence inflicted in front of relatives, including children…reports Asian Lite News Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has called

February 20, 2026

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RSF committed war crimes, says UN

The report, based on interviews with more than 140 victims from Sudan’s Northern State and eastern Chad in late 2025, documented more than 6,000 killings…reports Asian Lite News Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces

February 15, 2026

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China to scrap tariffs for most of Africa

China will remove tariffs on imports from almost every African nation from May 1, expanding an earlier scheme covering dozens of countries. Xi Jinping said the move would create fresh openings for

February 15, 2026

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‘Extermination Of Palestinians Must Stop’

Delegates from across the continent met for two days of talks focused on conflict and development, with water sanitation chosen as the theme for this year’s meeting …reports Asian Lite News The “extermination”

February 15, 2026

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India Pledges $175m Package for Seychelles

PM Modi announced that India and Seychelles agreed to continue exploring new opportunities to strengthen economic cooperation…reports Asian Lite News Calling development partnership a “strong foundation” of New Delhi-Victoria ties, Prime Minister

February 9, 2026

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Jaishankar Meets Seychelles President, Pushes MAHASAGAR Vision

President Herminie arrived in India on Thursday at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi….reports Asian Lite News On Monday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Seychelles President Dr Patrick Herminie during

February 9, 2026

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Nigeria Court Demands £420 mn Payout, Apology from UK

A High Court in Enugu has ruled that Britain is liable for the fatal shooting of 21 striking coal miners in 1949 and ordered payments of £20 million to each affected family…reports

February 8, 2026

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Drone attack hits WFP aid trucks in Sudan

A UN-contracted aid convoy was hit en route to famine-threatened families near El Obeid. The strike killed at least one person and destroyed vital food supplies …reports Asian Lite News A drone attack

February 8, 2026

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South Africa Close to China Trade Deal

China and South Africa move towards a new trade pact as Pretoria seeks to cushion the impact of US tariffs and a sharp downturn in diplomatic relations with Washington…reports Asian Lite News

February 8, 2026

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