Western Withdrawal Boosts China Role In Africa
Burkina Faso and Mali, under post-coup governments, are ramping up defence procurement from China amid worsening insurgencies…reports Asian Lite News China’s expanding military presence
Hunger Haunts Somalia
Agencies in Somalia, including WFP, are facing a severe lack of resources…reports Asian Lite News UN officials warn that around a third of Somalia’s
China to scrap tariffs for most of Africa
China will remove tariffs on imports from almost every African nation from May 1, expanding an earlier scheme covering dozens of countries. Xi Jinping
‘Extermination Of Palestinians Must Stop’
Delegates from across the continent met for two days of talks focused on conflict and development, with water sanitation chosen as the theme for
India Pledges $175m Package for Seychelles
PM Modi announced that India and Seychelles agreed to continue exploring new opportunities to strengthen economic cooperation…reports Asian Lite News Calling development partnership a
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
UAE courts Africa’s power players
Top African business and philanthropy leaders meet UAE officials for high-level talks to advance investment, innovation and community development, reinforcing a rapidly expanding UAE–Africa
India, Kenya discuss stronger healthcare ties
The Indian High Commission noted that India is a “trusted and long-standing partner” of Kenya in the health and pharmaceutical sectors….reports Asian Lite News
India, Eritrea Boost Ties
Both sides agreed to hold the next round of Foreign Office Consultations at a mutually convenient date in New Delhi…reports Asian Lite News India
AU suspends Guinea-Bissau after coup
The African Union has suspended Guinea-Bissau after a military takeover that followed disputed elections, insisting the country cannot return to normal participation until constitutional
