Tanzania chairs African Wildlife Commission

ARUSHA (Tanzania), Nov 3 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — Tanzania has been chosen to host the office of the 24th Commission on Forests and Wildlife of Africa (AFWC24) for a two-year term, spanning from 2023 to 2025. The East African Community (EAC) member state was selected to host the office of the 24th…

Slovenia and Croatia warn of floods due to heavy rain

Flooding scene after heavy rains in Savinjska, Slovenia LJUBLJANA/ZAGREB, Nov 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Slovenia is preparing to deal with the risk of floods and landslides, after the country’s Environment Agency warned that heavy rain and strong winds could occur in most areas across the country in coming days.  In a notice…

Kenya: Weatherman issues heavy rainfall advisory, warns of potential floods

The Met department has issued an alert over possible adverse effects of elnino for communities living in flood-prone areas including the ASALs. NAIROBI, Nov 3 (NNN-KBC) — Kenya’s meteorological department is warning of possible floods in the wake of heavy rains pounding most of the country. According to the weatherman,…

Mexico declares 47 Guerrero towns natural disaster zones in wake of Hurricane Otis

MEXICO CITY, Nov 3 (NNN-XINHUA) — Mexico’s government declared 47 municipalities in the southern state of Guerrero natural disaster zones, making them eligible for federal resources to fund recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Otis. The Natural Disaster Declaration, requested by the government of Guerrero, was issued by the…

Libya, Russia discuss bilateral cooperation

TRIPOLI, Nov 3 (NNN-XINHUA) — An official with the eastern-based Libyan House of Representatives, the parliament, on Thursday voiced its keenness to strengthen cooperation with Russia in all fields. Youssef Al-Aqouri, chairman of the Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Committee of the Libyan House of Representatives, made the remarks during…

The World again demanded the end of the US blockade of Cuba

 UNITED NATIONS, Nov 3 (NNN-ACN) — For the 31st year in a row, the United States remained isolated as the international community backed the Cuban resolution demanding the end of the US economic, commercial and financial blockade with 187 votes in favor at the 78 Session of the UN General…

US deplores Russia ‘significant step in wrong direction’ on nuclear ban

WASHINGTON, Nov 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken criticized Russia for leaving the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty and called on Moscow to commit not to test. “Unfortunately, it represents a significant step in the wrong direction, taking us further from, not closer to, entry into force” of…

US says to hold climate talks with China in California to prepare for COP 28

WASHINGTON, Nov 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States and China, the world’s two largest greenhouse gas emitters, will hold weekend talks in California to seek progress ahead of the COP 28 climate summit in Dubai, the State Department announced.   US climate envoy John Kerry will welcome his Chinese counterpart Xie…

Britain’s King Charles to attend COP28 climate talks in Dubai and deliver address

King Charles III, while still Prince of Wales, delivers opening address at COP26 in Scotland, 2021 LONDON, Nov 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Britain’s King Charles III will attend the UN’s COP28 climate summit in Dubai this year and deliver an address at the opening ceremony, Buckingham Palace said.Last year, the UK…

Tanzania: 14 regions to experience above normal rainfall

The rains are expected to start in November of this year and last until April of 2024 DAR ES SALAAM, Nov 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) has warned that 14 regions in the country are expected to receive above normal to normal rainfall during the upcoming rainy…