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Turkey, Africa agree to boost cooperation in various fields

The Third Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit in Istanbul concluded with the adoption of an action plan for the next five years…reports Asian Lite News The heads of Turkey and African countries have agreed

December 19, 2021

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OMICRON VARIANT: Rwanda on alert

The new measures are intended to contain the spread of the Omicron variant which has been shown to spread rapidly…reports Asian Lite News Rwanda on Wednesday announced stricter Covid-19 preventive measures, suspending

December 16, 2021

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UNHCR faces funding shortfall to meet needs of refugees, IDPs in Ethiopia

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) said it has only received 72 per cent of the $164.5 million it required to meet the needs of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and refugees in Ethiopia…reports

December 16, 2021

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SAHRC calls for calm after judgment against ex-S.African Prez

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has called for calm following a court verdict which said former President Jacob Zuma has to be sent back to jail…reports Asian Lite News This

December 16, 2021

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S.African govt welcomes removal of travel curbs by UK

South African Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu welcomed the UK’s decision to lift travel restrictions to the country in the wake of the outbreak of the Omicron Covid variant…reports Asian Lite News “The

December 16, 2021

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Kenyan police foil abduction of 40 civilians in border region

Kenyan police have foiled an attempt by suspected al-Shabab militants to abduct faithful at a mosque in Konton, Wajir County, in the northeastern border region…reports Asian Lite News Wajir County Police Commander

December 15, 2021

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AFGHAN DRONE TRAGEDY: Pentagon Rejects Punishment

No military personnel involved in a drone strike that killed 10 civilians, including seven children, in Afghanistan’s Kabul, in August will face punishment…reports Asian Lite news US Defence Secretary, Lloyd Austin approved

December 15, 2021

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Cambodia confirm first case of Omicron variant

Cambodia has identified the first case of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 in a traveller from the western African country of Ghana, the country’s ministry of health announced in a press statement…reports

December 15, 2021

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Pan African health forum opens with call for swift pandemic response

The inaugural conference on public health in Africa (CPHIA 2021) began with leaders, policymakers, and scientists calling for enhanced response to the Covid-19 pandemic in light of new variants…reports Asian Lite News

December 15, 2021

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MBR tours pavilions of Central African Republic and Kyrgyzstan

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, visited Expo 2020 and toured the Central African Republic’s pavilion at the mega global event along

December 14, 2021

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