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UK Ends Africa Health Programme

A key UK-backed health initiative in Africa is set to shut down following aid cuts. Experts warn the move could weaken global pandemic preparedness…reports London Daily News Network A flagship health initiative

March 13, 2026

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China Scraps Tariffs for 53 African Nations

China opens its market to 53 African countries with zero tariffs, boosting trade prospects while raising questions about resource dependency and Beijing’s growing strategic influence, By India Daily News Network China has

March 12, 2026

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Africa Mulls Chagos-Style Slavery Case Against Britain

African Union explores Chagos-style legal strategy to push former colonial powers into slavery reparations talks….reports Asian Lite News African nations are preparing a legal campaign inspired by the Chagos Islands case to

March 11, 2026

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Iran war disrupts Africa trade

Escalating conflict in the Gulf region is disrupting global shipping lanes and sending shockwaves through East Africa’s trade network. Exporters warn of mounting losses as longer maritime routes delay deliveries and strain

March 8, 2026

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Africa’s AI Future at Risk

A new academic study warns that artificial intelligence adoption across Africa is accelerating faster than public awareness and regulatory systems designed to protect digital privacy Africa’s drive to expand artificial intelligence technologies

March 8, 2026

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Western Withdrawal Boosts China Role In Africa

Burkina Faso and Mali, under post-coup governments, are ramping up defence procurement from China amid worsening insurgencies…reports Asian Lite News China’s expanding military presence in Africa now reaches beyond nations that have

March 4, 2026

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Japan Eyes Africa’s Rare Earths to Counter China

Japan aims to eliminate dependence on Chinese supplies by the end of 2028…reports Asian Lite News Following surveys revealing substantial reserves of dysprosium and terbium in Namibia, Japan is advancing its plans

March 2, 2026

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Hunger Haunts Somalia

Agencies in Somalia, including WFP, are facing a severe lack of resources…reports Asian Lite News UN officials warn that around a third of Somalia’s population, approximately 6.5 million people, will face crisis-level

February 25, 2026

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China to scrap tariffs for most of Africa

China will remove tariffs on imports from almost every African nation from May 1, expanding an earlier scheme covering dozens of countries. Xi Jinping said the move would create fresh openings for

February 15, 2026

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‘Extermination Of Palestinians Must Stop’

Delegates from across the continent met for two days of talks focused on conflict and development, with water sanitation chosen as the theme for this year’s meeting …reports Asian Lite News The “extermination”

February 15, 2026

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