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Rwanda begins world’s first clinical trial for Marburg treatment

Currently, no treatment or vaccine is available for Marburg virus disease….reports Asian Lite News Rwanda has launched the world’s first clinical trial for a treatment of Marburg virus disease, the World Health

October 20, 2024

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Burundi announces timetable for 2025 elections

According to Ntahorwamiye, the legislative elections and the election of district councilors will be combined and held on June 5, 2025…reports Asian Lite News The Burundian Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) on

October 20, 2024

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Zambia intensifies efforts to combat online scams

Mwiimbu said that the country has seen an increase in online scams, with the police recording 1,124 cases between 2023 and the first half of 2024…reports Asian Lite News The Zambian government

October 20, 2024

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Kenya taps into diaspora community to grow visitor arrivals

The initiative is expected to boost tourism arrivals currently at 1.9 million to its target of 5 million by 2027, reinforcing Kenya’s position as a preferred travel destination..reports Asian Lite News The

October 20, 2024

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Nigeria fuel tanker explosion kills over 150

The blast comes a month after at least 48 people were killed in a similar accident in the north-central Niger state….reports Asian Lite News The death toll from a fuel tanker explosion

October 20, 2024

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Nearly 3 mn have fled Sudan after 18 months of war

Most are fleeing to the Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt, Ethiopia, Libya, South Sudan and Uganda, says UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs…reports Asian Lite News Nearly 3 million refugees

October 20, 2024

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Africa a key trade, investment destination, says Murmu

Murmu highlighted the growing bilateral ties between India and Malawi, primarily in trade-related activities….reports Asian Lite News Emphasising the strong ties between India and Malawai, President Droupadi Murmu said that New Delhi

October 18, 2024

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India calls Africa’s exclusion from UNSC a historical injustice

In UN General Assembly’s plenary meeting on Partnerships for Africa, India reiterated support for sustainable development in the continent…reports Asian Lite News India’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Yojna Patel

October 16, 2024

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President Murmu set for historic Africa visit

This will be the first-ever visit by an Indian Head of State to the three African nations – Algeria, Mauritania, Malawi…reports Asian Lite News President Droupadi Murmu will be on a visit

October 10, 2024

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South Africa welcomes India’s move to ease rice exports

The ban was initially implemented to stabilize domestic supply…reports Asian Lite News South African importers have expressed relief and excitement over India’s recent decision to ease restrictions on rice exports. Last month,

October 7, 2024

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