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South Africa to host Zelenskyy in April

South Africa has adopted a neutral position in the war and has attempted to act as a mediator between the sides, although with limited success Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit South

March 10, 2025

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US cancels $400m in grants, contracts to Columbia University

The Trump administration declined to specify the grants and contracts affected or its evidence of antisemitic harassment US President Donald Trump’s administration said it had canceled grants and contracts worth about $400

March 9, 2025

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Kenyan govt’s pact with opposition party draws criticism

Odinga and Ruto said their pact was not aimed at distributing government positions amongst the two parties, but instead it provided a framework for consultations on issues that affect Kenyans Kenya’s ruling

March 9, 2025

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DR Congo offers bounty for arrest of M23 leaders

Nangaa, a leader in the River Congo Alliance, or AFC, a military-political coalition to which the M23 belongs, is a former president of the DRC’s electoral commission Authorities in the Democratic Republic

March 9, 2025

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UAE, Central African Republic sign landmark CEPA

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan described the agreement as a pivotal step in advancing the UAE’s relations with the Central African Republic…reports Asian Lite News President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin

March 7, 2025

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Guinea’s former PM jailed for corruption

Fofana was convicted of embezzling up to 15 billion Guinean francs ($1.7 million) in public funds from some of the past government’s social welfare programs, including during the COVID-19 pandemic A special

March 2, 2025

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At least 23 killed in terror attack in DR Congo

The attacks by the Allied Democratic Forces, or ADF, were carried out on Tuesday and Wednesday in the Ituri province along the border with Uganda At least 23 people were killed and

March 2, 2025

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Ramadan in war-torn Sudan eclipsed by famine, inflation

The situation was much more dire in areas hit directly by the nearly two-year war, where famine, displacement, severe shortages and looting overshadowed the usual spirit of generosity and community of the

March 2, 2025

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‘India’s approach to Africa is about building, not extracting’

Jaishankar also underscored India’s deepening economic ties with Africa, noting that bilateral trade has reached nearly $100 billion, alongside infrastructure and connectivity projects worth over $12 billion External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar

February 27, 2025

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Kenya reaffirms commitment to peace amid Sudan conflict

Sudan condemned Kenya’s decision to host the RSF meeting, describing it as an “act of hostility” Kenya’s foreign ministry announced on Wednesday its readiness to support peace efforts in Sudan, despite

February 23, 2025

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