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Tanzania reports 40 pc reduction in new TB infections over eight years

downtoearthMarch 25, 2025

by downtoearthMarch 25, 2025

Dar es Salaam, March 25: Tanzania joined the international community in marking World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, saying the government has successfully reduced new TB infections by...

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WHO lauds Kenya for sustained efforts in fighting tuberculosis

downtoearthMarch 25, 2025

by downtoearthMarch 25, 2025

Nairobi, March 25: The World Health Organisation (WHO) commended Kenya for its sustained efforts in fighting tuberculosis (TB). Diallo Abdourahmane, WHO country representative in Kenya, said...

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Kenya to revise visa requirements to attract more cruise tourists

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by downtoearthFebruary 24, 2025

Nairobi, Feb 24: Kenyan President William Ruto said on Sunday that the government will revise visa and Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) requirements for passengers arriving at...

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Ethiopia, Somalia to boost military cooperation in fight against terrorism

downtoearthFebruary 24, 2025

by downtoearthFebruary 24, 2025

Addis Ababa, Feb 24:Ethiopia and Somalia have set to develop a “Status of Force Agreement” for their bilateral forces that will operate in Somalia, according...

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PM Modi to be guest of honour in Mauritius 57th National Day celebrations

downtoearthFebruary 22, 2025

by downtoearthFebruary 22, 2025

New Delhi, Feb 22 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the guest of honour at the 57th National Day celebrations of Mauritius, the country’s PM...

Ambassadors and HCs of Cambodia, Maldives, Somalia, Cuba and Nepal present credentials to President Murmu

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by downtoearthFebruary 17, 2025February 17, 2025

New Delhi, Feb 17: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu accepted credentials from the Ambassadors/High Commissioners of Cambodia, Maldives, Somalia, Cuba and Nepal at a...

The President of India, Droupadi Murmu accepted credentials from the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Dr Abdullahi Mohammed Odowa

downtoearthFebruary 17, 2025

by downtoearthFebruary 17, 2025

New Delhi, Feb 17: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu accepted credentials from the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Dr Abdullahi Mohammed Odowa...

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AFDB commits 2.5 billion USD to infrastructure development in Tanzania

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AFDB commits 2.5 billion USD to infrastructure development in Tanzania...

The President, Droupadi Murmu accepted credentials from Fesseha Shawel Gebre, Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

downtoearthNovember 25, 2024

by downtoearthNovember 25, 2024

The President, Droupadi Murmu accepted credentials from Fesseha Shawel Gebre, Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on...

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MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh to visit Zambia to chair Joint Permanent Commission meet

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by downtoearthNovember 4, 2024November 4, 2024

New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) India and Zambia will revive their Joint Permanent Commission, which last met in New Delhi nearly two decades back, with...

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EU grants Zimbabwe over $81 million for development

downtoearthNovember 1, 2024November 1, 2024

by downtoearthNovember 1, 2024November 1, 2024

Harare, Nov 01 (IANS) The European Union (EU) extended 75 million euros (about $81.5 million) to Zimbabwe to help the southern African country address the...

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IMF approves reviews for Kenya to receive 606 million USD

downtoearthNovember 1, 2024November 1, 2024

by downtoearthNovember 1, 2024November 1, 2024

Nairobi, Nov 01 (IANS) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said its executive board has approved the seventh and eighth reviews of Kenya’s program, allowing the...

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Kenyan President encourages more private investment in geothermal energy exploration

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by downtoearthOctober 25, 2024October 25, 2024

Nairobi, Oct 25 (IANS) Kenyan President William Ruto urged private investors to fully explore the country’s geothermal energy potential, noting that only 10 per cent...

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President Murmu meets Malawi counterpart, holds delegation-level talks

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by downtoearthOctober 19, 2024October 19, 2024

Lilongwe, Oct 19 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Friday met her Malawi counterpart Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera on the second day of her visit to...

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Kenya taps into diaspora community to grow visitor arrivals

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by downtoearthOctober 14, 2024October 14, 2024

Nairobi, Oct 14 (IANS) The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB), a state-owned marketing agency, on Sunday launched a campaign leveraging the country’s missions abroad to increase...

President Murmu embarks on historic visit to Algeria, Mauritania, and Malawi

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by downtoearthOctober 13, 2024October 13, 2024

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday departed for her official state visit to Algeria, Mauritania, and Malawi, in the first-ever visit...

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Kenya begins translocation of elephants to boost human-wildlife coexistence

downtoearthOctober 4, 2024October 4, 2024

by downtoearthOctober 4, 2024October 4, 2024

Nairobi, Oct 4 (IANS) The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), a state-owned wildlife management agency, commenced an elephant translocation operation in a bid to boost human-wildlife...

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INDIAN NAVAL SHIP TALWAR ARRIVES IN MOMBASA, KENYA

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by downtoearthSeptember 24, 2024September 24, 2024

New Delhi, Sept 24: Indian Navy’s frontline stealth frigate, INS Talwar, arrived in Mombasa, Kenya, on 22 Sep 24. The visit aims to strengthen ties further and...

World Food India 2024: Chirag Paswan meets agriculture leaders of Liberia and Djibouti

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by downtoearthSeptember 20, 2024September 20, 2024

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Minister of Food Processing Industries, Chirag Paswan, met with the Regional Agriculture Coordinator for the Ministry of Agriculture in Liberia...

India sends humanitarian aid to Zimbabwe to fulfill food security needs

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by downtoearthSeptember 8, 2024September 8, 2024

New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) India has sent humanitarian aid to Zimbabwe in the form of a consignment of 1000 metric tonnes of rice to...

India, Africa have trade opportunities across sectors: Ex-RBZ Guv

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by downtoearthAugust 21, 2024August 21, 2024

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) India and Africa have come a long way and there are scores of trade opportunities for both countries across sectors,...