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OIC slams terror attack in Somalia

Hissein Brahim Taha, OIC secretary-general, expressed his strong condemnation of the heinous act and his solidarity with the victims’ families, the government, and the people of Somalia…reports Asian Lite News Members of

August 22, 2022

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Sudan declares emergency in 6 states over floods

Nearly 136,000 Sudanese people have been affected by the floods and heavy rains since June, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs…reports Asian Lite News The Sudanese government

August 22, 2022

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UN urges lasting support for victims in Somalia attacks

The UN envoy’s statement came after the Somali security forces ended a 30-hour siege at Hayat Hotel which had been attacked by al-Shabab militants…reports Asian Lite News The United Nations senior envoy

August 22, 2022

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Food insecurity to spike in Kenya amid drought

The deteriorating food situation is attributed to the fourth consecutive failed rainy season alongside the impact of the Ukraine crisis, desert locust infestation, and pandemic, NDMA said in a statement…reports Asian Lite

August 22, 2022

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Somali forces end jihadist hotel siege

Scores of people were trapped when the assault began and although officials said dozens had been rescued, including children, it is not known how were still inside when the siege ended…reports Asian

August 21, 2022

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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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