Drought Continues to Hit Millions in Somalia: UN
Dujarric noted that the upcoming dry season between January and March in the country is expected to make drought conditions worse…reports Asian Lite News
African Bloc Urges Regional-Led Fix to Congo Conflict
The appeal came during Entebbe regional talks….reports Asia Lite News African leaders called for regional-led efforts to take the forefront in resolving the crisis
Trump’s expanded travel ban hits Africa hardest
The new restrictions expand on the list from June and are broader and more punitive than those during Trump’s first presidency, which largely targeted
Ghana in talks with delegation on slavery reparations
Ghana’s President has been urged by an international delegation to press fellow African leaders to unite behind demands for reparations for transatlantic slavery and
UN urges Rwanda to leave eastern Congo
The move comes amid escalating fighting in the region, despite a US-mediated peace deal signed earlier this month…reports Asian Lite News The UN Security
UK sanctions Sudanese paramilitary commanders
Abdul Rahim Hamdan Dagalo was responsible for “grave breaches” of humanitarian law, the UK said, among them mass killings, ethnically targeted executions, and sexual
Eritrea withdraws from regional bloc
Eritrea has announced its withdrawal from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, accusing the regional bloc of acting against its interests and failing to uphold
Trump’s ‘Historic’ DR Congo Peace Deal Shattered
Renewed fighting between Rwanda and DR Congo threatens to derail diplomatic efforts and deepen regional tensions, with thousands fleeing into neighbouring Burundi…reports Asian Lite
Namibia Offers Temporary Amnesty to Foreign Nationals
The decision follows concerns over overcrowding in police cells, strained enforcement resources and the need to uphold constitutional and humanitarian standards…reports Asian LIte News
India, Kenya Discuss Climate Cooperation
Two sides discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation in conservation, climate adaptation, sustainable agriculture and environmental governance….reports Asian Lite News Minister of State for External Affairs
