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Nigeria To Deploy AI Powered Defence System Under UK Partnership

The programme represents one of the first large scale deployments of AI enabled C4I systems in Africa, Newsdesk reports A new defence partnership between the United Kingdom and Nigeria is set to

March 25, 2026

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China Steps Up Africa Outreach, Begins Three Nation Tour

China is stepping up its Africa outreach with a high level three nation tour aimed at deepening strategic, economic, and diplomatic ties across the continent, reports Newsdesk China is stepping up its

March 25, 2026

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Nairobi Talks Aim to Reset Africa-France Ties

Africa and France are set to deepen economic cooperation at a major Nairobi summit amid rising geopolitical tensions linked to the Middle East conflict…reports Asian Lite News A major Africa–France investment summit

March 22, 2026

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DR Congo and Rwanda agree to ease tensions

DR Congo and Rwanda have agreed to take “concrete steps” to ease tensions following US-hosted talks, as fighting in the east continues to threaten wider regional instability…reports Asian Lite News The Democratic

March 22, 2026

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India, Africa Hold Strategic Partnership Meet

India and Africa set out priority areas for energy cooperation at New Delhi summit, focusing on renewables, grid modernisation, storage and capacity building…reports Asian Lite News India and African partners have identified

March 22, 2026

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£746m UK-Nigeria Deal Boosts British Steel and Jobs

Business and Trade Secretary Peter Kyle described the agreement as a major boost for the sector, saying it builds on the government’s newly launched Steel Strategy, reports LDD News Desk A landmark

March 20, 2026

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UK, Nigeria Deepen Ties After Downing Street Talks

A key outcome of the meeting was an agreement to support the redevelopment of two major Nigerian trading ports….reports Asian Lite News The Prime Minister welcomed Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to

March 20, 2026

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West African Leaders Agree on Border Peace

Ali reaffirmed the AU’s support, saying it will work with Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone to strengthen progress and promote regional peace…reports Asian Lite News The Chairperson of the African Union Commission,

March 19, 2026

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Chad Shuts Sudan Border After Drone Attack

Chadian president instructed the National Army to respond decisively to any attacks originating from Sudan…reports Asian Lite News Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno on Wednesday convened an emergency security meeting following

March 19, 2026

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Ghana Bets on Tech to Boost Agriculture

Mahama outlined plans to shift Ghana towards a value-addition model, where raw agricultural produce is processed into finished goods for export and domestic consumption….reports Asian Lite News Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama

March 19, 2026

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