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COVID FUELS CHILD LABOUR

African countries are struggling to stem child labour as situation worsened by COVID-19 pandemic As the world commemorated the World Day Against Child Labor, Uganda said it is making effort to eliminate

June 13, 2022

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World Bank approves $129mn grant for South Sudan

The new financing will help the government gradually establish a nationally owned safety net program…reports Asian Lite News The World Bank said it has approved $129 million in grant financing to expand

June 12, 2022

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18.4 mn people experiences acute food insecurity in Horn of Africa

At least 18.4 million people are already experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity and rising malnutrition across the three Horn of Africa countries of Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia, the UN Office

June 12, 2022

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Ethiopia launches new Covid-19 vaccination campaign to boost inoculation

The Ethiopian government has launched a new Covid-19 vaccination campaign to boost inoculations and control the spread of the pandemic…reports Asian Lite News State-affiliated Fana Broadcasting Corporate, citing Dereje Duguma, Ethiopia’s State

June 12, 2022

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Hunger Hotspots Of Africa

Acute food insecurity to deteriorate further in 20 countries Acute food insecurity is likely to deteriorate further in 20 countries or situations, including Ethiopia, from June to September 2022, according to the

June 10, 2022

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Algeria Snaps Ties With Spain

Algeria suspends friendship treaty with Spain over Western Sahara issue Algeria has announced suspension of the Treaty of Friendship, Good-neighbourliness and Cooperation signed with Spain 20 years ago to protest Madrid’s shift

June 10, 2022

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FROM CHINA WITH LOVE

The Kenya China Economic and Trade Association (KCETA) on Thursday donated an assort of equipment to the Mcedo Beijing School located in the sprawling Mathare slums of Nairobi, the capital of Kenya.

June 10, 2022

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Kenyans rush for vaccines as Covid-19 cases surge

The number of Kenyans getting Covid-19 vaccinations has increased significantly following a spike in new infections, the Health Ministry said…reports Asian Lite News At least 20,000 Kenyans are being vaccinated daily across

June 10, 2022

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African countries acquire 818mn Covid-19 vaccine doses

African countries have acquired 818 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines so far, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said in the latest weekly briefing…reports Asian Lite News The

June 10, 2022

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World Oceans Day in South Africa

Locals attend a beach cleanup to mark World Oceans Day at Kalk Bay, Cape Town, South Africa, on June 8, 2022. In the spirit of community and mutual love for the sea,

June 9, 2022

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