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Blinken reiterates calls for release of Niger President Bazoum

Niger has been engulfed in political chaos since late last month when President Mohamed Bazoum was ousted in a coup d’etat by the presidential guard…reports Asian Lite News Secretary of State Antony

August 9, 2023

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Nuland warns Niger military junta of consequences

Miller further informed that Nuland didn’t achieve any breakthroughs and it’s not at all clear that the Junta Military will choose the diplomatic path forward….reports Asian Lite News State Department Matthew Miller

August 9, 2023

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Niger coup leaders refuse to let US diplomat meet president

Acting Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland also characterized the rebellious officers as unresponsive to US efforts to reinstate civilian governance in the country…reports Asian Lite News A senior US diplomat said

August 8, 2023

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US diplomat holds tough talks with Niger Coup leaders to seek solution

The US is required under law to cut foreign and military assistance to the Niger government if a formal coup designation is made…reports Asian Lite News Acting US Deputy Secretary of State

August 8, 2023

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South Africa dismisses rumours, Modi to attend BRICS

South Africa dismissed earlier media speculations as “rumours” that the Indian leader will not be present at the meeting….reports Asian Lite News The South African government has confirmed Indian Prime Minister Narendra

August 8, 2023

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South Africa all set to host BRICS summit

South Africa will host the summit under the theme “BRICS and Africa: Partnership for Mutually Accelerated Growth, Sustainable Development, and Inclusive Multilateralism”….reports Asian Lite News South Africa is ready to host the

August 8, 2023

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Yemen govt targets Al Qaeda hideouts

The major anti-terror operation has resulted in the apprehension of a mid-level Al Qaeda commander identified as Abu al-Qaqa….reports Asian Lite News Yemen’s government army said that it has launched a major

August 7, 2023

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Niger closes airspace

As of early Monday morning, Niger’s coup leaders have showed no no sign of willingness to cede power…reports Asian Lite News Niger’s military junta has indefinitely shut the country’s airspace until further

August 7, 2023

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‘South Africa’s BRICS initiative align with India’s G20 priorities’

The union minister expressed India’s support for South Africa’s initiative to strengthen cooperation in the field of Integrated Early Warning systems…reports Asian Lite News Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya complimented South Africa’s initiatives

August 6, 2023

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‘Lack of aid funding, violence threaten people in need in Somalia’

The office added that halfway through the year, the Humanitarian Response Plan for Somalia received just 33 per cent of the $2.6 billion needed, heavily impacting the work of the UN…reports Asian

August 6, 2023

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