Madagascar heatwave rooted in human-caused climate change: study

 JOHANNESBURG, Nov 23, 2023 (BSS/AFP) – A prolonged heatwave that hit Madagascar in October would not have occurred without human-caused climate change, a scientific study said on Thursday. Scientists from the World Weather Attribution (WWA) group said the heatwave in the Indian Ocean island, which affected millions of people, “would…

Zimbabwean mother rescues son from baboon’s mouth

The baboon left bite marks on the young child’s body HARARE, Nov 223 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A Zimbabwean mother saved her son from the grips of a baboon’s mouth after the animal tried to snatch him away, she said.Petronella Moyo said her 18-month-old child was playing in their Matabeleland home when…

Congo-Brazzaville mourns victims of stampede during army recruitment drive

About 145 people were injured, with 15 still in hospital BRAZZAVILLE, Nov 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Republic of Congo has been observing a day of mourning after 31 people died in a stampede during an army recruitment drive at a stadium in the capital on Monday night.The government ordered that…

Support Kenya’s Haiti mission, Africa’s growth, Ruto tells EU

Kenyan President William Ruto BRUSSELS, Nov 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Kenya’s President William Ruto has appealed to the European Union (EU) to support the country’s bid to deploy police officers to Haiti, even as he urged Europe to support Africa’s quest to unlock its economic potential.Addressing the EU Parliament he said…

Peru’s President: We are prepared to prevent, address possible El Niño damage

CALLAO, Nov 23 (NNN-ANDINA) — Pres Dina Boluarte affirmed that her Government is prepared to prevent and address the possible damage that the presence of El Niño Phenomenon may cause in Peru. “We are prepared to be able to respond at the time of prevention, but also during El Niño’s impact,…

Peru, Qatar sign air services agreement to promote bilateral tourism and trade

LIMA, Nov 23 (NNN-ANDINA) — Peruvian Transportation and Communications Minister Raul Perez Reyes and Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) Acting President Mohamed Faleh signed an Air Services Agreement (ASA) between the Republic of Peru and the State of Qatar. This ASA will strengthen the commercial aviation and cooperation relations between both nations. The…

2026 World Cup Qualifier: Venezuela in diplomatic row with Peru after controversial football match

CARACAS, Nov 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The government of Venezuela lambasted Peru following a controversial football match, at one point accusing Lima of kidnapping its national team by refusing to allow the aircraft bringing the players home to refuel. The diplomatic spat began following a 1-1 draw between the two countries’…

WHO advises Chinese to take measures amid respiratory illness spike

GENEVA, Nov 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organization urged people in China to “follow measures to reduce the risk of respiratory illness” and asked authorities for more information about a reported spike in cases among children. Northern areas of the country have reported an increase in “influenza-like illness” since…

Iceland may spray water on lava to save town

REYKJAVIK, Nov 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Icelandic authorities on Wednesday said they were considering pumping water onto any lava that spews out if a volcanic eruption threatens the evacuated town of Grindavik. Authorities would use the water to cool and divert the flow of lava to protect the fishing port of…

US Pres Biden speaks with Qatar, Israel, Egypt leaders about hostages

WASHINGTON, Nov 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Joe Biden spoke with the leaders of Egypt, Israel and Qatar Wednesday, the White House said, his first publicly announced talks with them since a hostage deal was announced between Israel and Hamas. Biden and his government negotiated through Qatar and Egypt to…