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Sudan agrees to open additional airports to humanitarian agencies

The airports to be opened are in the cities of Kassala, Dongola, El Obeid, and Kadugli..reports Asian Lite News The Sudanese government on Saturday said it has agreed to open four additional

October 20, 2024

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Rwanda begins world’s first clinical trial for Marburg treatment

Currently, no treatment or vaccine is available for Marburg virus disease….reports Asian Lite News Rwanda has launched the world’s first clinical trial for a treatment of Marburg virus disease, the World Health

October 20, 2024

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Burundi announces timetable for 2025 elections

According to Ntahorwamiye, the legislative elections and the election of district councilors will be combined and held on June 5, 2025…reports Asian Lite News The Burundian Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) on

October 20, 2024

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Nearly 3 mn have fled Sudan after 18 months of war

Most are fleeing to the Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt, Ethiopia, Libya, South Sudan and Uganda, says UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs…reports Asian Lite News Nearly 3 million refugees

October 20, 2024

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India calls Africa’s exclusion from UNSC a historical injustice

In UN General Assembly’s plenary meeting on Partnerships for Africa, India reiterated support for sustainable development in the continent…reports Asian Lite News India’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Yojna Patel

October 16, 2024

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President Murmu set for historic Africa visit

This will be the first-ever visit by an Indian Head of State to the three African nations – Algeria, Mauritania, Malawi…reports Asian Lite News President Droupadi Murmu will be on a visit

October 10, 2024

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Africa roads among world’s deadliest despite few cars

As everywhere, speed, alcohol and not wearing a seat belt or helmet are among the main causes of death and injury, say experts….reports Asian Lite News Africa has the fewest roads and

October 6, 2024

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Road accidents in Uganda kill over 230 schoolkids in nine months

Michael Kananura urged parents, teachers, and motorists to take responsibility and ensure the safety of pupils and students as the three-month new term opened….reports Asian Lite News A total of 239 schoolchildren

September 22, 2024

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UK Minister visits West Africa to bolster partnerships for growth

In Senegal, Lord Collins will meet Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. ..reports Asian Lite News Modern economic partnerships are high on the agenda as UK Minister for Africa, Lord Collins of Highbury, embarks

September 17, 2024

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Xi’s massive Africa outreach

In a reflection of China’s broadening relationship with Africa, Xi outlined 10 “partnership actions” at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation that included $140 million in military assistance…reports Asian Lite News Dozens of

September 8, 2024

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