Algeria acts to limit bedbug spread from France

A bedbug panic has been sweeping in France ALGIERS, Oct 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Algerian authorities have tightened health measures at its borders to limit the spread of bedbugs, which have swept across France.The health ministry in the North African country said it was introducing “health monitoring and disinfecting of aircraft,…

US resumes food aid to refugees in Ethiopia; 1,400 had starved to death

Hundreds of thousands of refugees are currently residing in Ethiopia WASHINGTON, Oct 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US has announced it’s resuming delivery of food aid for refugees in Ethiopia after a five-month hiatus.This comes after the authorities in Addis Ababa agreed to step away from distributing the supplies.Washington suspended aid…

There is a turnaround in Ghana’s economy – IMF

ACCRA, Oct 7 (NNN-GNA) — IMF Mission Chief for Ghana, Stéphane Roudet, has averred that there is a turnaround in Ghana’s economy.According to him, the local currency – Cedi – has become much less volatile and the country’s macro-economic indicators showed positive signals.He also said Ghana’s international reserves were witnessing…

US gun violence: 19-year-old wanted for murder of Philadelphia journalist Josh Kruger

PHILADELPHIA (Pennsylvania, US), Oct 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Philadelphia police issued an arrest warrant Friday for a 19-year-old in connection with the killing of Josh Kruger, a journalist and community activist gunned down in his home early Monday. Police believe Kruger, a freelance housing reporter and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and those…

South Africa: President Ramaphosa launches Border Management Authority

LIMPOPO (South Africa), Oct 7 (NNN-SANEWS) — South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa says the newly launched Border Management Authority (BMA) will provide a sustainable solution to the structural challenges of border security, control and coordination.  The President emphasised that a more secure border is important for curbing illegal migration, human…

South Africa: Two more children die after consuming sweets, chips from vendors; two hospitalised

WESTONARIA (South Africa), Oct 7 (NNN-SANEWSA) — The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) announced that two toddlers have lost their lives following a food poisoning incident in the West Rand.  This is after four boys aged two, three, four and six allegedly consumed sweets and chips from a vendor at…

US Pres Biden attacked from both sides over new Texas border wall

The US-Mexico border has become a political challenge for the Biden administration  WASHINGTON, Oct 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Joe Biden is under fire from both Republicans and Democrats after his administration announced new border wall construction in Texas. Biden said he was unable to stop the work because the…

‘Industria Peru’ exceeded expectations, closed with more than US$30 mn in commitments

LIMA, Oct 7 (NNN-ANDINA) — The business matchmaking event “Industria Peru” (Peru Industry) —held within the framework of the Perumin mining convention — exceeded all expectations, generating business commitments worth US$30.8 million to consolidate over the next twelve months, the Commission for the Promotion of Peru for Exports and Tourism (PromPeru) has…

Peru: President Boluarte calls on authorities to work swiftly against ‘El Niño’

TUMBES (Peru), Oct 7 (NNN-ANDINA) — Pres Dina Boluarte urged regional and local governments to work in an effective and coordinated manner in prevention efforts against the El Niño phenomenon, which —she said— must be implemented very swiftly. During a trip made to northern Tumbes region to supervise the progress in…

Poland and Hungary clash with EU over migration reform

 GRANADA (Spain), Oct  7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A furious row over planned changes to Europe’s migration rules overshadowed an EU summit Friday, although supporters of the reform vowed opposition from Poland and Hungary would not derail it.  The Polish and Hungarian leaders did prevent the leaders from including migration in a joint statement of the…