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South Africa’s new govt brings Black and white together

by Newsdesk-Top NewsAFRICA NEWSJune 23, 2024June 23, 2024

Many Black South Africans have expressed discomfort with a white-led party being back in power, even in a coalition…reports Asian Lite News In a country where racial segregation was once…

Ship sinks in Red Sea after attack by Houthis

by Newsdesk-Top NewsAFRICA NEWSArab NewsJune 20, 2024June 20, 2024

The Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have launched dozens of missile and drone attacks targeting ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden since Israel launched an invasion of Gaza…reports Asian…

PM Modi Congratulates Ramaphosa on Re-election

by Newsdesk-Top NewsAFRICA NEWSIndia NewsJune 17, 2024June 17, 2024

PM Modi has indicated the need for further collaboration between the two countries…reports Asian Lite News Ramaphosa, leader of South Africa’s ruling African National Congress, was elected during the First…

Ramaphosa re-elected South African president

by Newsdesk-Top NewsAFRICA NEWSJune 16, 2024June 16, 2024

The 71-year-old Ramaphosa secured his second term with the help of lawmakers from the country’s second biggest party, the Democratic Alliance, and some smaller parties…reports Asian Lite News South African…

UNSC demands halt to siege of Sudan city of 1.8 mn people

by Newsdesk-Top NewsAFRICA NEWSJune 16, 2024June 16, 2024

UN Undersecretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Martin Griffiths, has called on G7 leaders to prevent manmade famine on the eve of the G7 summit in Italy…reports Asian Lite News The United…

DR Congo weighs legal move against Apple in mining dispute

by NewsdeskAFRICA NEWSUSAJune 16, 2024June 16, 2024

The DRC is rich in tantalum, tin, tungsten and gold — known as 3T or 3TG — that are used in producing smartphones and other electronic devices…reports Asian Lite News…

AI, energy, Africa to be in focus of PM’s G7 visit

by Newsdesk-Top NewsAFRICA NEWSEuropeJune 14, 2024June 14, 2024

The prime minister is likely to hold a number of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the summit…reports Asian Lite News During the outreach session at the G7 summit, Prime…

Korea-Africa Summit kicks off to boost economic ties 

by Newsdesk-Top NewsAFRICA NEWSIndia NewsJune 9, 2024June 9, 2024

The Korea-Africa Summit brought together delegations from 48 African nations, including 25 heads of state…reports Asian Lite News The inaugural summit between Korea and African nations kicked off Tuesday to…

‘Efforts underway to restore internet in East Africa’

by Newsdesk-Top NewsAFRICA NEWSTech LITEJune 9, 2024June 9, 2024

Mugonyi directed the service providers to take proactive steps to secure alternative routes for their traffic…reports Asian Lite News Kenya’s telecommunications industry regulator said on Monday that efforts are underway…

Somalia to expel Ethiopian troops  

by Newsdesk-Top NewsAFRICA NEWSDefenceJune 9, 2024June 9, 2024

At least 3,000 Ethiopian soldiers are stationed in the Horn of Africa country…reports Asian Lite News Somalia will expel thousands of Ethiopian troops stationed in the country to help with…