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Security situation in Sahel has worsened: UN envoy

Nearly 7,000 health centres were forced to shut down due to the activities of armed groups, violent extremists and criminal networks, she told the Security Council in a briefing…reports Asian Lite News

January 15, 2023

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Heading BRICS a big opportunity South Africa

While China remains Africa’s strongest development partner, it’s wary of the renewed push for influence by its geopolitical rivals…reports Asian Lite News South Africa’s chairmanship of the BRICS club of nations has

January 15, 2023

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Humanitarian aid remains priority in Ethiopia

The UN body also said although humanitarian actors are now moving supplies into the Tigray region, they are not enough to meet growing needs…reports Asian Lite News The UN’s Food and Agriculture

January 8, 2023

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Uncertain economic outlook clouds Africa in 2023

To cope with the unpredictability of the international market and possible crises, economists urged African states to reduce their reliance on the outside by diversifying their economies …reports Asian Lite News For the

January 8, 2023

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UN, allies concerned about rising violence in South Sudan

The UN and international partners said the escalating ongoing violence had resulted in the loss of lives amid reports of the alleged use of heavy weaponry…reports Asian Lite News The UN and

December 29, 2022

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Beyond2020 secures vital solar-powered water solutions for rural

A study conducted by Practical Action during the planning phase showed that as many as 21% of children in the targeted community report diarrheal diseases…reports Asian Lite News Beyond2020, the UAE-driven humanitarian

December 23, 2022

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Indian firm culpable for cough syrup deaths, says Gambia panel

The panel added that the exact scientific cause of the children’s deaths was still under investigation…reports Asian Lite News A parliamentary committee in The Gambia has recommended prosecution of an Indian manufacturer

December 21, 2022

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Ramaphosa re-elected to lead ANC

Ascendancy to the helm of the African National Congress (ANC), in power for almost three decades, is a steppingstone to a second term as head of state…reports Asian Lite News Cyril Ramaphosa

December 19, 2022

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Tensions rise between Burkina Faso and Ghana

Faced with jihadist attacks since 2015, Burkina Faso has been increasing ties with Russia in a bid to defeat the rebels…reports Asian Lite News Tensions are rising between Burkina Faso and neighbouring

December 18, 2022

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16 killed by heavy rains in Johannesburg

The torrential rains have damaged property, fauna and flora, and essential infrastructure, particularly roads, traffic lights, buildings, substations, power stations and pipelines…reports Asian Lite News Heavy rains have killed 16 people in

December 18, 2022

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