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US launches wave of air strikes on Yemen’s Houthis

The group – which began targeting shipping in response to the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza – said its forces would respond to US strikes The US has launched a “decisive and powerful”

March 16, 2025

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US Eyes DRC Minerals to Counter China

Experts believe that such a deal could help the US curb China’s influence in the region while securing access to critical minerals….reports Asian Lite News As President Donald Trump seeks to position

March 11, 2025

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Nearly 100 died of cholera in less than a month in Sudan

Of the admitted cholera patients who died, 18 were children, including five children who are no older than 5, and five others who were no older than 9, Marta Cazarola, MSF emergency

March 10, 2025

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South Africa to host Zelenskyy in April

South Africa has adopted a neutral position in the war and has attempted to act as a mediator between the sides, although with limited success Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit South

March 10, 2025

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US cancels $400m in grants, contracts to Columbia University

The Trump administration declined to specify the grants and contracts affected or its evidence of antisemitic harassment US President Donald Trump’s administration said it had canceled grants and contracts worth about $400

March 9, 2025

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Kenyan govt’s pact with opposition party draws criticism

Odinga and Ruto said their pact was not aimed at distributing government positions amongst the two parties, but instead it provided a framework for consultations on issues that affect Kenyans Kenya’s ruling

March 9, 2025

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DR Congo offers bounty for arrest of M23 leaders

Nangaa, a leader in the River Congo Alliance, or AFC, a military-political coalition to which the M23 belongs, is a former president of the DRC’s electoral commission Authorities in the Democratic Republic

March 9, 2025

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UAE, Central African Republic sign landmark CEPA

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan described the agreement as a pivotal step in advancing the UAE’s relations with the Central African Republic…reports Asian Lite News President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin

March 7, 2025

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Guinea’s former PM jailed for corruption

Fofana was convicted of embezzling up to 15 billion Guinean francs ($1.7 million) in public funds from some of the past government’s social welfare programs, including during the COVID-19 pandemic A special

March 2, 2025

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At least 23 killed in terror attack in DR Congo

The attacks by the Allied Democratic Forces, or ADF, were carried out on Tuesday and Wednesday in the Ituri province along the border with Uganda At least 23 people were killed and

March 2, 2025

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