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Marseille Bans All Protests Amid France Violence

European leaders have condemned the violence and pledged action against those responsible for attacks and disorder…reports Asian Lite News Desk Authorities in the southern French city of Marseille have banned all gatherings and demonstrations from noon to 8 pm on Monday following violence during protests across France over the weekend. The police prefecture of Bouches-du-Rhône announced the restriction in a post on X, covering the entire city during the specified hours. The move comes after French President Emmanuel Macron vowed legal action against those responsible for violence, destruction and looting during nationwide demonstrations on Saturday. Tens of thousands of people

Sisi Says No More Terms

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said the country’s constitution “would not be touched”, signalling that he would not seek further constitutional changes to remain in power beyond his current term….reports Africa Daily News Desk Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has said he will leave office when his presidential term expires in 2030, describing the decision as “completely settled” amid speculation about whether he might seek to extend his rule. Sisi made the announcement on Saturday while addressing graduates and state officials in

South Africa Bets on Zinc for Growth

Vedanta Zinc International committed approximately R21 billion to South Africa’s investment programme

West Africa’s Rival Blocs Break the Ice

ECOWAS and the Sahel alliance AES have agreed to establish joint working

Ethiopia Resets Tigray Administration

Ethiopia has dissolved Tigray’s interim administration and appointed a six-month federal government

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Marseille Bans All Protests Amid France Violence

European leaders have condemned the violence and pledged action against those responsible for attacks and disorder…reports Asian Lite News Desk Authorities in the southern

Ghana Eyes BRICS Club

Ghana’s proposed entry comes as BRICS expands its engagement with countries across the Global South. ..reports Africa Daily News Desk

IMF Warns Global Economy Faces Mounting Risks in 2026

The IMF’s policy-setting committee has warned that wars, trade tensions, energy disruptions and rising public debt threaten global economic stability….reports

UN Chief Condemns Rising Attacks On Civilian Shipping

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned attacks on civilian shipping following drone strikes on two cargo vessels off Bulgaria’s coast…reports

DR Congo Seeks UN Support for Refugee Returns

DR Congo reported 6.1 million internally displaced people and more than 1.3 million Congolese refugees across Africa as insecurity continues

Africa Must Have a Greater Voice at the UN, Uganda Says

Uganda has renewed calls for UN Security Council reform, demanding at least two permanent African seats with veto rights and

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South Africa Bets on Zinc for Growth

Vedanta Zinc International committed approximately R21 billion to South Africa’s investment programme in 2018….reports Africa Daily News Desk South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for greater investment in mineral beneficiation and

Tanzania Woos Turkish Investors

The government’s outreach to Turkish businesses reflects its efforts to attract investment, strengthen industrial capacity and expand economic cooperation between Tanzania and Türkiye….reports Africa Daily News Desk Tanzania has invited Turkish investors to explore opportunities across key industrial sectors, including

IMF Warns Global Economy Faces Mounting Risks in 2026

The IMF’s policy-setting committee has warned that wars, trade tensions, energy disruptions

Africa Launches Credit Rating Agency as Kenya Eyes Key Role

Kenyan President William Ruto has welcomed the launch of the Africa Credit

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Ramaphosa Warns Against Words That Divide South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South Africans to protect the constitutional values of equality, non-racialism and human dignity alongside the country’s diverse cultural heritage.

Egypt Unearths 4,000-Year-Old Tomb

Joint Egyptian-Spanish mission discovers Fifth Dynasty tomb containing decorated chapels of two ancient officials….reports Africa Daily News Desk Egypt has announced the discovery of

Nigeria: Kano Hosts Mass Wedding for 1,500 Couples

Nigeria’s Kano State hosted a mass wedding for 1,500 couples under the Auren Gata programme, with the initiative providing marriage support, medical screening, counselling

Archbishop of Canterbury Reaffirms £100m Slavery Fund Commitment

Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally has visited Cape Coast Castle in Ghana, where thousands of enslaved Africans were imprisoned before being transported across the

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Proteas Welcome Jonsson Workwear Test Deal

Jonsson Workwear will become the first brand on the front of the Proteas Men’s Test shirt in five years….reports Africa Daily News Desk Cricket

Seven Nations Vie To Host 2036 Olympics

Germany, Hungary, India, Qatar, South Africa, Türkiye and the Republic of Korea are in the race as the IOC outlines the road to the

India’s Golden Gun Strikes

The victory marks the latest and biggest achievement in a rapid rise that has established Dhanda as one of India’s leading international trap shooters….reports

Why Kohli Isn’t Chasing Records

Kohli says winning matches, rather than personal records, has always been his priority in international cricket….reports India Daily News Desk Virat Kohli has said

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Tax AI, Protect Workers: Bill Gates’ Bold Proposal

Bill Gates has urged governments to consider taxing AI and reserving certain jobs for humans as automation accelerates…reports Asian Lite News Desk Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has called for society to decide how to tax artificial intelligence (AI) and which