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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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Rwanda to begin trials for vaccine to fatal Marburg virus

Additionally, measures such as banning visits to hospitalised patients and restricting gatherings related to Marburg deaths have been implemented….reports Asian Lite News Rwanda is preparing to initiate vaccine and therapeutic trials for

October 6, 2024

-Top News·AFRICA NEWS·Health

US says ‘pleased’ with improved aid access into Sudan

Both sides have been accused of war crimes, including deliberately targeting civilians and blocking humanitarian aid…reports Asian Lite News The US envoy to Sudan said there had been a marked improvement of

October 6, 2024

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‘Zambia draws $58 mn investment in digital infra’

Mutati said the country has seen a lot of private sector investment in digital infrastructure since the removal of tax on importation of digital equipment….reports Asian Lite News Zambia has attracted a

October 6, 2024

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