Eastern-based Libyan parliament orders out ambassadors from US, UK, France, Italy over support for Israel

TRIPOLI, Oct 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Libyan parliament demanded the departure of ambassadors from countries that “support” Israel as it fights Hamas in Gaza, taking specific aim at the United States, Britain, France and Italy. Israel has been bombarding the Gaza Strip since Oct 7, when Hamas militants launched an…

Sweden deports people who burned Korans at protests

STOCKHOLM, Oct 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Swedish Migration Agency decided to deport the Iraqi man who burned copies of the Koran at protests in the capital Stockholm recently. The agency announced the decision, but said it had granted a temporary residence permit until April next year due to “complications in implementing the decision.” Currently,…

Mexican Pres López Obrador thanks Cuba for medical assistance after hurricane

MEXICO CITY, Oct 27 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) — Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador thanked his Cuban counterpart, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, on Thursday for offering doctors to assist the victims of Hurricane Otis, which hit the country on Wednesday. In his morning press briefing, where he gave a complete report of…

Kenya: Police set ablaze over 600kg of cannabis in Marsabit

NAIROBI, Oct 27 (NNN-KBC) — Over 670 Kilograms of cannabis sativa have been destroyed in Kenya’s Marsabit County, following a court decision. The court users committee in Marsabit County supervised the destruction of 152Kgs of the highly addictive substance that was under the custody of  DCI Moyale and 522Kgs from…

Venezuela: Pres Maduro presents agreement with opposition for approval, expects lifting of US sanctions

CARACAS, Oct 27 (NNN-XINHUA) — Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday presented the agreement with the opposition signed last week in Barbados for ratification by different sectors of the society, expressing confidence that US sanctions can be lifted in a “total and permanent” way. “With national unity and this national…

Somali government approves bill to curb maritime crimes

Is Somali piracy finally under control? MOGADISHU, Oct 27 (NNN-XINHUA) — The Somali government on Thursday approved a bill aimed at enhancing efforts to combat maritime crimes such as piracy and kidnapping, with the goal of ensuring the safety of the country’s extensive coastline for economic activities. The anti-piracy and…

FIHAV will host panel on Cuba and the Eurasian Union trade

HAVANA, Oct 27 (NNN-ACN) — Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero announced that a special panel on investment opportunities to encourage trade, cooperation and economic complementation between Cuba and the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) will be held in November as part of the Havana International Fair (FIHAV).Speaking at the meeting of…

Death toll in DR Congo boat accident reaches 54

Another boat accident killed 63 people, more than 100 missing KINSHASA, Oct 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Authorities in Equateur province of the Democratic Republic of Congo have recovered 10 more bodies from a boat accident that happened on Sunday, raising the death toll to 54.The health and humanitarian affairs minister for…

Large African delegation expected to attend the AGOA Forum in South Africa

JOHANNESBURG, Oct 27 (NNN-SANEWS) — A large number of African Trade Ministers and their delegations are expected to attend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum taking place in South Africa next week. “The US delegation at the Forum will be led by the US Trade Secretary Ambassador [Katherine…

South Africa: Drugs worth R800 million destroyed in Gauteng police operation

JOHANNESBURG, Oct 27 (NNN-SANEWS) — The South African police have destroyed drugs worth R800 million during policing operations in Johannesburg, on Thursday. National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola presided over the destruction of drugs, which included cocaine, heroin, mandrax and marijuana. National police spokesperson,…