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Ethiopia ends six-month state of emergency ahead improving security situation

The Ethiopian government has decided to end the six-month state of emergency ahead of its expiration amid improving security situation…reports Asian Lite News The Ethiopian Council of Ministers in its latest Extraordinary

January 28, 2022

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World Bank announces $100 million for flood victims in South Sudan

The World Bank has announced a $100 million relief package for flood victims in South Sudan…reports Asian Lite News Ousmane Dione, World Country Director for Eritrea, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Sudan in

January 28, 2022

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UNICEF launches campaign to boost Covid-19 vaccination in Africa

The UN children’s fund (UNICEF) has kicked off an eight-week campaign to help boost Covid-19 vaccinations across Africa…reports Asian Lite News UNICEF on Wednesday said the first ever U-Report Challenge which comes

January 27, 2022

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UK signals West African expansion at Africa Investment Conference

UKEF has capacity to provide further support for UK trade in West Africa, with up to £3 billion available in Senegal, £2 billion in Cote D’Ivoire, and up to £2 billion in

January 26, 2022

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Tunisian President’s Chief of Staff resigns

Nadia Akecha, the Chief of Staff of Tunisian President Kais Saied has announced her resignation from the post…reports Asian Lite News “Today, I made my decision to submit my resignation to the

January 25, 2022

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Sudan condemns Houthi attack on UAE, Saudi

Sudan has condemned the attacks launched by the Houthi group against the United Arab Emirates (UAE)and Saudi Arabia…reports Asian Lite News “Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemns, in the strongest terms, the

January 25, 2022

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Burkina Faso President tweets to lay down arms

Amid ongoing unrest and a coup in Burkina Faso, a tweet was sent out by President Roch Kabore’s official account calling on the army to lay down arms and to safeguard democratic

January 25, 2022

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Burkina Faso President detained by mutinous soldiers

Burkina Faso President, Roch Marc Christian Kabore has been detained overnight by mutinous soldiers…reports Asian Lite News “President Roch Marc Christian Kabore has been detained by soldiers,” local radio Omega FM reported

January 25, 2022

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Suspected al-Shabab suspects burn down 8 trucks in Kenya

Estimated eight construction vehicles and equipment were set ablaze by suspected al-Shabab militants at 29 km from Hindi Town in the coastal Kenyan county of Lamu, a government official said…reports Asian Lite

January 24, 2022

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Burkina Faso imposes nationwide curfew after unrest

A nationwide curfew was imposed in Burkina Faso following reports of gunfire in some barracks, according to a decree signed by President Roch Marc Christian Kabore…reports Asian Lite News Another statement from

January 24, 2022

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