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Blinken in Kenya as part of 3-nation tour in Africa

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi as part of his three-nation tour in Africa, which will also take him to Nigeria and Senegal…reports Asian Lite

November 18, 2021

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UN says over 300 illegal immigrants rescued off Libyan coast

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has said that more than 300 illegal immigrants have been rescued and have returned to Libya…reports Asian Lite News A total of “307 persons

November 18, 2021

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Congo Seeks Better Ties With China

The forum brought together about 300 political leaders from African countries, and officials of local governments and relevant institutions from China and Africa…reports Asian Lite News The Republic of Congo and China

November 17, 2021

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African national held with heroin worth Rs 5 crore

An African national was nabbed with 513 grams of heroin worth Rs 5 crore in the international market from the national capital…reports Asian Lite News According to the official, a tip-off was

November 17, 2021

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Six people killed in twin bomb blasts in Ugandan capital

Six people including three suicide bombers were killed and 33 others injured in twin bomb blasts in the Ugandan capital Kampala on Tuesday, police said…reports Asian Lite News Fred Enanga, police spokesperson

November 17, 2021

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S.Sudan could miss Covid vax target amid insecurity, flooding

South Sudan might not attain the target of vaccinating at least 2.5 million of its population against Covid-19 by the end of 2021 amid the prevailing insecurity and flooding in the rural

November 16, 2021

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UNSC extends mandate of mission in Sudan

The Security Council has extended the mandate of the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), the peacekeeping force in the disputed Abyei area which straddles northern and southern Sudan, until December

November 16, 2021

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Nigeria Denies Terror Sponsor Allegations

In the fight against terrorism, Nigeria has availed itself creditably by tackling home-grown terrorists with links to global terrorist organisations…reports Asian Lite News The Nigerian government has slammed a US-based NGO for

November 15, 2021

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Over 3,000 inmates yet to be recaptured after Nigeria jailbreaks

The Nigerian government said that over 3,000 inmates are yet to be recaptured following recent jailbreaks in the most populous African country…reports Asian Lite News A total of 4,860 inmates had escaped

November 14, 2021

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Mandate of UN peacekeeping mission in CAR renewed

The Security Council has adopted a resolution to extend the mandate of the UN peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic (CAR) for another 12 months, till November 15, 2022…reports Asian Lite

November 14, 2021

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