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Six people killed in twin bomb blasts in Ugandan capital

Six people including three suicide bombers were killed and 33 others injured in twin bomb blasts in the Ugandan capital Kampala on Tuesday, police said…reports Asian Lite News Fred Enanga, police spokesperson

17 November 2021

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S.Sudan could miss Covid vax target amid insecurity, flooding

South Sudan might not attain the target of vaccinating at least 2.5 million of its population against Covid-19 by the end of 2021 amid the prevailing insecurity and flooding in the rural

16 November 2021

Africa News·COVID-19·World

UNSC extends mandate of mission in Sudan

The Security Council has extended the mandate of the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), the peacekeeping force in the disputed Abyei area which straddles northern and southern Sudan, until December

16 November 2021

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Nigeria Denies Terror Sponsor Allegations

In the fight against terrorism, Nigeria has availed itself creditably by tackling home-grown terrorists with links to global terrorist organisations…reports Asian Lite News The Nigerian government has slammed a US-based NGO for

15 November 2021

Africa News·World

Over 3,000 inmates yet to be recaptured after Nigeria jailbreaks

The Nigerian government said that over 3,000 inmates are yet to be recaptured following recent jailbreaks in the most populous African country…reports Asian Lite News A total of 4,860 inmates had escaped

14 November 2021

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Mandate of UN peacekeeping mission in CAR renewed

The Security Council has adopted a resolution to extend the mandate of the UN peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic (CAR) for another 12 months, till November 15, 2022…reports Asian Lite

14 November 2021

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UN appeals Ethiopian govt for quick release of staffers and contract truckers

The UN is appealing to the Ethiopian government for the immediate release of an unprecedented number of detained staffers and contract aid truckers….reports Asian Lite News “We continue to actively engage with

12 November 2021

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Sudan Army Chief: Issues decree forming transitional Sovereign Council

General Commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces, Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan has issued a constitutional decree forming a transitional Sovereign Council, headed by himself…reports Asian Lite News The decree stipulated naming Al-Burhan as

12 November 2021

Africa News·News·World

South Africa’s economy expected to grow 5.1 per cent in 2021

South Africa’s Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana has said the country’s economy is expected to grow 5.1 per cent in 2021, following an economic recovery faster than expected in the first half…reports Asian

12 November 2021

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Sudanese Army Chief voices commitment to democratic transition

General Commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces, Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan has reiterated commitment to democratic transition in the country…reports Asian Lite News Al-Burhan made the remarks on Sunday when he received a

8 November 2021

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