Eleven killed in Algeria orphanage fire, 19 injured
A fire at the Dar Al-Aytam Orphanage in Algeria’s Mohammadia municipality has left 11 people dead and 19 others injured….reports Africa Daily News Desk
South Africa Forms Special Team to Probe Anti-Migrant Leader’s Killing
South African police have arrested 8,896 undocumented foreign nationals in a nationwide immigration enforcement drive over the past two weeks. …reports Africa Daily News Desk
UN flags rising terror threat across West Africa and Sahel
The United Nations has warned that terrorism, organised crime and humanitarian challenges continue to threaten stability across West Africa and the Sahel….reports Africa Daily
China’s growing grip on African ports raises strategic concerns
A US-based report says China’s extensive investments in African ports are creating long-term financial and operational dependencies across the continent…reports Asian lite News Desk
India, Ghana strengthen maritime partnership with focus on ports
India’s High Commissioner-designate Surinder Bhagat held separate meetings with Ghana’s port and maritime authorities to discuss closer cooperation….reports Asian Lite News Desk India and
EU targets Sudan’s war economy with new sanctions on gold trade
The European Union has approved a new package of sanctions targeting Sudan’s war economy, including a ban on Sudanese gold imports and restrictions on
UK Toughens Asylum & Immigration System
New measures to speed up removals, tackle illegal migration and reduce pressure on communities, reports Asian Lite News Desk The British government has announced
China Wants Africa to Ditch the Dollar
China is encouraging African nations to repay Chinese loans in yuan rather than US dollars as part of its broader effort to expand the
Africa CDC, WHO chiefs head to Ebola hotspot
The heads of Africa CDC and the World Health Organization will travel to eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo next week to strengthen efforts
Google opens Africa Applied AI Lab applications
The initiative will provide selected participants with access to Google AI models, technical support and potential funding opportunities, with applications closing on August 31…reports
