AFRICA NEWS

32 killed in al-Shabab beach attack in Mogadishu

by Newsdesk-Top NewsAFRICA NEWSAugust 4, 2024August 4, 2024

The Al-Qaeda-linked militants have been waging an insurgency against the internationally backed federal government for more than 17 years and have previously targeted the Lido beach area…reports Asian Lite News…

Cyberattackers steal $16.6 mn from govt in South Africa

by NewsdeskAFRICA NEWSTech LITEJuly 14, 2024July 14, 2024

These episodes pose varying degrees of credit risks depending on the sector, size of the company and its relationship with the customers…reports Asian Lite News Cyberattackers allegedly stole 300 million…

South Sudan peace talks face collapse

by NewsdeskAFRICA NEWSJuly 14, 2024July 14, 2024

Human Rights Watch has also called on Kiir to reject the controversial bill saying that it will further undermine human rights and strengthen national security agencies that have a history…

Kenyan president dismisses Cabinet

by Newsdesk-Top NewsAFRICA NEWSPOLITICSJuly 14, 2024July 14, 2024

Critics accused the president of choosing political cronies and departing from the previous practice of picking technocrats to be in charge of ministries…reports Asian Lite News Kenyan President William Ruto…

After US exit, Germany to end ops in Niger

by Newsdesk-Top NewsAFRICA NEWSUSAJuly 8, 2024July 8, 2024

Niger was a hub for the US military’s counter-terrorism operations in the Sahel region…reports Asian Lite News US troops have finalised their withdrawal from Niamey, Niger’s capital, and are set…

India discusses defence manufacturing with DR Congo

by NewsdeskAFRICA NEWSDefenceIndia NewsJuly 8, 2024July 8, 2024

The issue figured prominently at the First Secretary-level meeting between the Defence Ministries of India and the DRC held in New Delhi on July 5, 2024….reports Asian Lite News In another…

Sahel region junta chiefs mark divorce from West African bloc

by Newsdesk-Top NewsAFRICA NEWSPOLITICSJuly 7, 2024July 7, 2024

Their ECOWAS exit was fueled in part by their accusation that Paris was manipulating the bloc, and not providing enough support for anti-jihadist efforts…reports Asian Lite News The military regimes…

Kenya’s president vows to act against police brutality

by Newsdesk-Top NewsAFRICA NEWSJuly 7, 2024July 7, 2024

Ruto said he regretted the abduction and that he would take action, adding that “that is not right.” “You don’t deserve the kind of treatment you went through,” he said…reports…

Ramaphosa unveils new coalition cabinet

by Newsdesk-Top NewsAFRICA NEWSPOLITICSJuly 7, 2024July 7, 2024

Following intense negotiations, South African President has appointed opposition politicians to key ministerial positions in new cabinet…reports Asian Lite News South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced his new government on…

China’s BRI Loses Ground In Africa As India, US Step In

by Newsdesk-Top NewsAFRICA NEWSChinaJuly 4, 2024July 5, 2024

There are two reasons for this decline in Chinese presence in Africa since the past few years: internal turmoil and problems facing China and the reluctance of the African nations…