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‘African economies to grow 3.4% in 2024’

According to the World Bank report, growth in the region is expected to rebound in 2024, rising from a low of 2.6 percent in 2023 to 3.4 percent in 2024, and 3.8

April 14, 2024

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Haiti reaches deal to form transitional council

Haiti’s political instability and crime have deepened since 2016, with recent gang attacks paralyzing key infrastructures and escalating violence against Henry…reports Asian Lite News Amid the turmoil fuelled by gangs, Haitian leaders

April 9, 2024

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UK man reaches his goal of running the length of Africa

Cook, who has spoken about how running helped him deal with his own mental health struggles, previously ran about 3,000 kilometers (2,000 miles) from Istanbul to Worthing in 68 days…reports Asian Lite

April 8, 2024

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AU appoints special envoy to combat genocide in Africa

As a legal and human rights expert, Dieng has a distinguished career in contributing to the strengthening of rule of law…reports Asian Lite News Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission Moussa

April 7, 2024

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Sudan prosecutors accuse ex-PM Hamdok of ‘inciting war’

Fifteen other people, including journalists and politicians who like Hamdok live abroad, face similar charges such as “violating the constitution.”…report Asian Lite News Sudan’s prosecution accused on Wednesday former prime minister Abdalla

April 7, 2024

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Congo appoints its first female PM

Tuluka promised to work toward peace and development in her first speech on state television following her appointment…reports Asian Lite News Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi on Monday appointed the country’s first female

April 7, 2024

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Senegal’s president names ‘breakaway’ govt

Faye looks set to share responsibilities with his appointed prime minister and former mentor Ousmane Sonko, who helped propel the political newcomer’s rise to power…reports Asian Lite News Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye

April 7, 2024

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US envoy for Yemen to visit Saudi Arabia and Oman

Lenderking will meet regional officials to discuss ways to deescalate the crisis and “renew the focus on securing a durable peace for the Yemeni people”…reports Asian Lite News The US special envoy

April 2, 2024

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Zuma barred from running in May elections

South Africa’s Constitution bars people convicted and sentenced to more than 12 months’ imprisonment, without an option of a fine, from holding public office….reports Asian Lite News Former South African President Jacob

March 31, 2024

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Somalia’s parliament gives nod to historic amendments

Speaker of the Lower House, Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur Madobe, announced a substantial majority in favour of amending the constitution….reports Asian Lite News Somalia’s constitution underwent historical changes following a parliamentary vote

March 31, 2024

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