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UK firms land £330m Africa deals

British exporters are set to benefit from more than £330 million in contracts for schools, water, electricity and government infrastructure projects in Guinea and Benin…reports Africa Daily News Desk British businesses are set to secure more than £330 million in export contracts to support nine major infrastructure projects in Guinea and Benin, covering schools, clean water, electricity networks and government facilities. The deals are backed by £1.1 billion in financing and guarantees from UK Export Finance (UKEF), the government’s export credit agency, which is also increasing its exposure capacity across West and Central Francophone Africa by £1.7 billion to support

DR Congo to Honour Fallen Cycling Hero

Congolese cyclist Miguel Masaisai, who rode across the continent to promote peace, died on 18 September 2026 and will be honoured posthumously by DR Congo….reports Africa Daily News Desk Congolese cyclist Miguel Mumbere Masaisai, who undertook a continental journey to promote peace and solidarity, has died, with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) announcing plans to honour him posthumously. The Ministry of Sports and Leisure and the Congolese Cycling Federation (FECOCY) confirmed in a joint statement issued on 20 October that

Uganda urges calm after reported Ebola case in Nigeria

Uganda has said it has no confirmed active Ebola cases after reports

African Union Reaffirms Support for Peace Efforts in DR Congo

The African Union urges peaceful dialogue in DR Congo, backs Tshisekedi’s efforts

South Africa’s Early Learning Drive Targets Millions by 2030

South Africa aims to expand access to affordable early learning, targeting an

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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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Philip Morris Warns of Rising Costs From Global Conflicts

The tobacco giant beat third-quarter profit forecasts but warned that Middle East-related inflation and disruptions in Ukraine are increasing costs and could weigh on operating income, reports Asianlite News Desk. Philip Morris

Cyber Chiefs Urge Urgent PHP Security Update

Cybersecurity agencies in the UK, EU and Australia have warned organisations to install critical PHP security fixes immediately or consider taking vulnerable websites offline amid reports of emerging attacks, reports Asianlite News Desk. Cybersecurity authorities have urged organisations worldwide to

UK firms land £330m Africa deals

British exporters are set to benefit from more than £330 million in

US Bans DeepSeek from Government Systems

Washington has barred Chinese AI technology from civilian government agencies, citing wider

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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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DR Congo to Honour Fallen Cycling Hero

Congolese cyclist Miguel Masaisai, who rode across the continent to promote peace, died on 18 September 2026 and will be honoured posthumously by DR

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

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Philip Morris Warns of Rising Costs From Global Conflicts

The tobacco giant beat third-quarter profit forecasts but warned that Middle East-related inflation and disruptions in Ukraine are increasing costs and could weigh on operating income, reports Asianlite News Desk. Philip Morris International has warned that global conflicts are increasingly