Brussels shooting kills two Swedish soccer fans

Police cordon off the site of a shooting in Brussels, Belgium BRUSSELS, Oct 17 (NNN-XINHUA) — Two Swedish soccer fans were killed in a shooting that rocked Brussels on Monday evening, while the Belgian Red Devils team were playing against Sweden at the King Baudouin Stadium 4.8 kms away from…

Green hydrogen economy plays prominent role in South Africa’s just energy transition: Pres Ramaphosa

CAPE TOWN, Oct 17 (NNN-SANEWS) — President Cyril Ramaphosa has highlighted the vital role the green hydrogen economy plays in South Africa’s development and just energy transition.  “The hydrogen economy has a prominent role to play in our country’s just energy transition, providing employment and support to vulnerable workers, communities…

At least 30 drown, 160 missing in DR Congo river accident

KINSHASA, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 30 people are known to have drowned in the Democratic Republic of the Congo when a boat capsized in the Congo River. There are fears that the number of casualties could rise as search and rescue efforts continue. Over 160 people are still…

Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park bags another Africa prize

DAR ES SALAAM, Oct 16 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park has won the Africa’s Leading National Park 2023 award. This becomes the fifth time in a row that Serengeti bags the prize since 2019 to date. Expressing gratitude on their X account (twitter) to all those who participated in voting…

Liberia presidential elections: President George Weah and rival in neck-and-neck race – 73% official results

President George Weah MONROVIA, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Liberia’s President George Weah and opposition candidate Joseph Boakai are neck-and-neck in the presidential election results, with almost three-quarters of the vote results in.Weah has a narrow lead of 43.8% against Boakai’s 43.5%, with about 73% of the votes, the country’s National…

Four children die in Burundi church collapse

GITEGA, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCES) — Four children have died in Burundi after a church collapsed in stormy weather.According to state media, 15 others were injured in the incident early on Sunday.The south of the country – where the church is located – had been hit by strong winds and heavy…

Tanzania: Govt to buy all grains from farmers

SINGIDA (Tanzania), Oct 16 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — FARMERS should now not worry about the market of their grain yields after the government vowed to buy produce of mostly maize and wheat after harvests in attempt to create a stable market for them. The assurance was made by the Minister of Agriculture,…

Cuba: Empowerment and gender equality on Rural Women’s Day

HAVANA, Oct 16 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) — Cuba celebrates the International Day of Rural Women with sustained progress in the implementation of state policies that defend gender equality and empowerment of women. In this sense, the National Plan for the Advancement of Women expresses the Cuban government’s will to equalize opportunities…

Three migrants dead in boat capsize off Greek island

 ATHENS, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Greece’s coastguard late on Sunday said it had found three bodies during a search for survivors after a migrant boat sank off the eastern Greek island of Symi. According to a statement, eight people were found alive during the rescue operation that is underway with…

President Ruto arrives in Beijing, China to attend Third Belt and Road Forum

BEIJING, Oct 16 (NNN-KBC) — Kenya will prioritise working with like-minded countries to confront shared challenges and push for global prosperity, Pres William Ruto said upon arrival in Beijing, China. “We are particularly keen on increasing the depth of our relations with China under the New Silk Road to upgrade…