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WFP seeks $418 mn to ramp up aid in Horn of Africa

WFP added that the severe drought across the Horn of Africa is expected to continue in the coming months, with a fifth poor rainy season forecast later this year…reports Asian Lite News

August 21, 2022

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People of African origin join I-Day celebrations in Hyderabad

Reddy added that since the early days of his career, he had been treating patients from various African nations…reports Asian Lite News About 100 men and women of African origin, settled or

August 16, 2022

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William Ruto is Kenya’s new President

The announcement was delayed amid scuffles and allegations of vote-rigging by Odinga’s campaign…reports Asian Lite News Kenya’s Deputy President William Ruto has been declared as the winner of the presidential election, beating

August 16, 2022

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Food crisis worse than ever in Ethiopia

The trio called on all partners to strengthen efforts to address their immediate and long-term food needs in line with international commitments…reports Asian Lite News The World Food Programme (WFP), UN refugee

August 12, 2022

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IOM :Egypt hosts 9 mn int’l migrants from 130 countries

International migrants have contributed positively to local labour market and the growth of the Egyptian economy, the IOM noted…reports Asian Lite News More than 9 million international migrants from about 130 countries

August 10, 2022

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Millions vote for new president in Kenya

Odinga is seeking the presidency for the fifth time and has campaigned on an anti-corruption ticket…reports Asian Lite News Kenyans are voting on Tuesday to elect a President and a new Parliament,

August 10, 2022

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Blinken kicks off Africa tour to counter Russian influence

Blinken and Pandor will “discuss ongoing and recent developments relating to the global geopolitical situation,” a South African government statement said…reports Asian Lite News Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in South

August 8, 2022

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UK museum agrees to return looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

The Horniman Museum possesses a relatively small share of the Benin Bronzes that once decorated the royal palace of the Kingdom of Benin, in what is now southwestern Nigeria…reports Asian Lite News

August 8, 2022

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Guterres dismayed over civilian killing in Congo

In addition to the two deaths, 15 others were injured in the deadly incident, said the DRC government, which strongly condemned the shooting…reports Asian Lite News UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed

August 1, 2022

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Ethiopia’s plan to fill reservoir opposed by Egypt at UN

It is the affirmation of Egypt’s legitimate rights to defend its national interests, he said, adding: “I see that the tone has become more powerful than before.”…reports Asian Lite News Egypt said

July 31, 2022

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