Uganda Courts China Diaspora for $500bn Growth Goal
Uganda has urged its citizens in China to help drive investment, skills transfer and technology sourcing as part of its national growth strategy….reports Africa
Jaishankar to Visit Ghana
Jaishankar to visit Ghana to deepen ties in pharmaceuticals, agriculture…Asian Lite News Desk External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit Ghana from October 6
Kenya’s Lamu Welcomes One Of Its Biggest Ships
Lamu Port has strengthened its position as a regional maritime hub after receiving the 366-metre MV Hamouna carrying about 14,500 TEUs…reports Africa Daily News
‘We Are One People’: Congo Leaders Move to Ease Tensions
DRC President Félix Tshisekedi and Republic of Congo leader Denis Sassou Nguesso have reaffirmed close ties after an incident involving forces from both countries…reports
Saudi Strikes Hit Yemen’s Houthi-Held Capital Sanaa
Powerful explosions were reported across Yemen’s Houthi-held capital Sanaa, with Houthi-run media claiming renewed Saudi airstrikes on the city….reports Arab Daily News Desk Loud
Ethiopia-Eritrea Crisis Explodes as Diplomatic Ties Severed
Ethiopia has closed Eritrea’s embassy in Addis Ababa and declared 10 Eritrean diplomats persona non grata, prompting Asmara to threaten reciprocal action….reports Africa Daily
UAE confirms attempted terrorist act aboard flydubai flight
The UAE has confirmed that a flydubai co-pilot attempted a terrorist act by attacking Indian captain Smit Machchhar with a crash axe and trying
The Man In The Middle Of A World At War
From a young volunteer in Lisbon to the UN’s top diplomat, António Guterres’ journey has been shaped by politics, refugees, war and a belief
China’s Africa mineral rush faces rights scrutiny
Africa’s critical minerals boom is drawing Chinese investment and growing scrutiny as communities raise concerns over alleged rights abuses, pollution and weak safeguards…reports Africa
Botswana elephants killed for independence feast
It remained unclear how many of the 23 elephants had actually been killed by Wednesday…reports Africa Daily News Desk Botswana has come under criticism
