Cuban deputy PM concludes working visit to China

 HAVANA, Oct 28 (NNN-ACN) — Ricardo Cabrisas, Cuban Deputy Prime Minister, concluded a working visit to China where important agreements were signed in order to strengthen and expand bilateral cooperation in priority sectors of mutual interest, the Cuban foreign ministry reported.The statement, published on the website of this body, describes…

China hands over new parliament building to Zimbabwe as ‘gift’

HARARE, Oct 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — China handed over to Zimbabwe a new $100 million parliament building that Harare says is a symbol of deepening relations between the two countries.The imposing structure on the outskirts of the capital Harare was built on a space of 33000 square meters and comprises a…

South Africa Airline officially relaunched

PRETORIA, Oct 28 (NNN-SANEWS) — Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan says despite all the challenges it has faced, South African Airways (SAA) has a “tremendously bright future” if its current expansion is properly managed. The Minister officially relaunched SAA on Thursday at an event that also marked the restart of…

Investment in education critical for Africa’s development: Minister Ntshavheni

PRETORIA, Oct 28 (NNN-SANEWS) — Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has highlighted the importance of investing in education as a key factor for Africa’s development.  “Access to education is the cornerstone of intellectual progress. We must prioritise education from early childhood to higher learning, ensuring that every African child…

US gun violence: Suspect in Maine shooting rampage is dead, authorities say

Authorities search the area around a boat launch Friday in Lisbon, Maine LEWISTON (Maine, US), Oct 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US Army reservist accused of killing 18 people and injuring 13 others in a shooting rampage in a Maine city has been found dead, apparently from a self-inflicted gunshot wound…

Peru: President Boluarte emphasizes call for unity against crime

LIMA, Oct 28 (NNN-ANDINA) — Pres Dina Boluarte stressed that her administration’s purpose is to work jointly in the fight against crime. Boluarte participated in the delivery of 150 pickup trucks for the Peruvian National Police (PNP) to reinforce operational capacity at police stations in Lima and Callao. The modern pickup trucks…

Neuschwanstein: US man charged over deadly attack at famed German castle

Neuschwanstein Castle is one of Germany’s most popular tourist attractions  BERLIN, Oct 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A US man has been charged with murder, rape and attempted murder over a deadly June attack against two American women near Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany. The 31-year-old suspect – who has not been publicly…

DR Congo wants East African troops to leave for ineffectiveness in curbing violence

The East African force is made up of soldiers from Kenya, Burundi, South Sudan and Uganda  KINSHASA, Oct 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — After just 11 months in action, the East African force set up to to curb militia violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been ordered to leave the…

Shooting in the US: Canadian authorities issue warnings along the border with the US

OTTAWA, Oct 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) issued a dangerous warning to forces stationed along the border area with the United States after two shooting incidents occurred in the city of Lewiston, US state of Maine. In the alert, CBSA asked officers to be alert for…

Red Sea: Ethiopia “will not assert its interests through war”, assures PM Abiy Ahmed

ADDIS ABABA, Oct 27 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Ethiopia has no intention of invading another country and “will never assert its interests through war”, assured its Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Thursday, a few days after a speech that raised concerns about Addis Ababa’s possible claims to the Red Sea. In a…