Niger: Military junta says foiled ousted Niger president attempt to escape with family

Mohamed Bazoum NIAMEY, Oct 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The military government in Niger says it has foiled an attempt by the deposed former President, Mohamed Bazoum, to escape from custody.The former president attempted to flee in the night with his family, cooks and security, a military spokesman said.There were plans for…

Argentine-made Covid-19 vaccine approved

BUENOS AIRES, Oct 20 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Argentine health authorities approved a booster Covid-19 vaccine fully developed in the South American country, it was announced in Buenos Aires. The “ARVAC Cecilia Grierson” drug is said to be effective against the latest versions of the disease for patients over 18 years of…

Tanzania, US to boost commercial ties

DAR ES SALAAM, Oct 20 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — TRADERS and investors from Tanzania and the US are expected to reap more from the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) for a Commercial Dialogue which is aimed at boosting business relationship between the two countries. The MoC, signed on Thursday in Dar…

Colombia to open embassy in Palestine – President Petro

President Gustavo Petro (Right) posing with Palestine Ambassador to Colombia, Raouf Almalki, after meeting in Bogota BOGOTA, Oct 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced late Thursday that his country will open an embassy in Ramallah, Palestine. Petro issued the statement after meeting with Palestinian Ambassador Raouf Al-Maliki. “I…

44-truck convoy delivering aid in Sudan after six-week conflict delay: UN

UNITED NATIONS, Oct 20 (NNN-XINHUA) — UN humanitarians said a 44-truck convoy, which had been delayed by conflict for six weeks, is delivering aid in Sudan, a country suffering from deadly fighting and a cholera outbreak. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said it opened the…

UN Security Council extends ban on illicit oil export from Libya

UNITED NATIONS, Oct 20 (NNN-XINHUA) — The UN Security Council on Thursday adopted a resolution to extend the ban on the illicit export of petroleum, including crude oil and refined petroleum products, from Libya. Resolution 2701, which won the unanimous support of the 15-member council, extends the ban for 15…

Cayman Islands Authorities return irregular Cuban migrants

HAVANA, Oct 20 (NNN-ACN) — Cuba’s Interior Ministry (MININT) announced the return to Cuba by the Cayman Islands authorities of three irregular migrants who made an illegal departure from Cuba.With this latest action, come 112 return operations have taken place this year from different countries of this region, which have…

Congolese protest against East African force

South Sudanese troops are part of the East African force in DR Congo GOMA (DR Congo), Oct 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A coalition of civil societies in the Democratic Republic of Congo has held a protest in Goma calling for the exit of a combined East African force from the east…

Dust in the air worsened in 2022: UN

GENEVA, Oct 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The amount of dust in the world’s air worsened in 2022, the United Nations said, as it called for more research into how climate change may increase sandstorm hotspots. The UN’s World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said the slight rise was due to increased emissions from…

Headed for Mexico, Hurricane Norma downgraded to still-dangerous Category 3

MEXICO CITY, Oct 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Hurricane Norma weakened Thursday to a Category 3 storm as it headed for Mexico’s Pacific coast — still strong enough to cause flash floods and damage, forecasters said. By 2100 GMT on Thursday, the tropical storm was downgraded by one category on the Saffir-Simpson…