US ‘disturbed’ by Russia’s plan to reverse nuclear test ban ratification

People look at a replica of the Soviet Union-era AN-602, or Tsar Bomb WASHINGTON, Oct 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States said it was “disturbed” by a Russian envoy’s announcement that Moscow will reverse its ratification of a 1996 treaty that banned the testing of nuclear weapons.Russia’s envoy to the…

Senegal maintains ban on TikTok: Communications Minister

DAKAR, Oct 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Senegal’s government has maintained a ban it imposed on the social media app TikTok in August.Authorities had banned the app on accusations that it was “the preferred network for malicious people to broadcast hateful and subversive messages that threaten the country’s stability”.Senegal’s Communications Minister Moussa Bocar…

Kenya President Ruto to ask China for $1bn loan, debt restructure during upcoming state visit: Deputy President

President William Ruto NAIROBI, Oct 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Kenya’s President William Ruto will ask China for a $1-billion loan and a restructured debt payment plan, his deputy said, despite having criticised his predecessor’s heavy borrowing from Beijing.One of East Africa’s largest economies, Kenya has accumulated more than $68 billion in…

Ivory Coast President Ouattara removes PM, dissolves state government

Cote d’Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara ABIDJAN, Oct 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara dismissed his prime minister, Patrick Achi, and announced the upcoming formation of a new government, two years before the next presidential elections.Ouattara signed a decree “ending the duties of the prime minister, who is the…

Peru: President’s travel authorization to Germany, Vatican, and Italy officialized

LIMA, Oct 8 (NNN-ANDINA) — The Congress of the Republic has made official the authorization for President Dina Boluarte to leave the national territory from Oct 11 to 15 to visit Germany, the Holy See, and Italy to fulfill various official activities. This measure was officialized via Legislative Resolution No. 31892 published in the Official Gazette…

Sudan war spreading as death toll tops 9,000

KHARTOUM, Oct 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A paramilitary attack on Jabal Awliya south of Khartoum killed at least 10 people on Saturday, activists reported, as the death toll from Sudan’s six-month war hit more than 9,000. “Bombs fell inside civilian homes” in the small town some 50 kilometres south of the…

East Africa Community eager to embrace digital transformation

ARUSHA (Tanzania), Oct 7 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — THE East African Community (EAC) and the Digital for Development Hub (D4D Hub) have jointly agreed to foster digital transformation in the region. This is in a bid to utilise digital technologies and innovations for regional integration and enable leapfrogging to achieve the UN…

Mexico: Earthquake alert in Mexico cities, capital

MEXICO CITY, Oct 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — An earthquake alarm system in the Mexican capital Mexico City was activated Friday night after an earthquake caused slight tremors in many areas of this city. In a preliminary report, the Mexican Seismology Agency estimated the earthquake had a magnitude of 6.3 with the…

US Pres Biden says Xi meeting in November ‘a possibility’

WASHINGTON, Oct 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Joe Biden said he may meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping in San Francisco in November as Washington and Beijing push to reset ties, but added that nothing is scheduled yet. The leaders of the rival powers have not met in person or spoken…

UK: Five people arrested after Just Stop Oil protesters disrupt London performance of ‘Les Misérables’

Just Stop Oil demonstrators interrupt a performance of the musical LONDON, Oct 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Five climate protesters from the activist group Just Stop Oil disrupted a performance of the musical “Les Misérables” at the Sondheim Theatre in London’s West End.The demonstrators entered the stage during the Wednesday night performance…