Kenya troops take out five Al Shabaab fighters in dusk raid

Kenya’s security officers during a patrol NAIROBI, Sept 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A dusk raid on an Al Shabaab hideout in Harbole-Fafi area has led to the killing of five militia and recovery of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) making materials, medicine and other assorted items.They also recovered a wooden walking stick…

The crisis in Niger is a concern for all – Algerian President

President of Algeria Abdelmadjid Tebboune ALGIERS, Sept 15 (NNN-GNA) — Addelmadjid Tebboune, the President of Algeria, has called for a concerted effort to help resolve the crisis in Niger.He said “Algeria will initiate intensive consultations with the parties concerned who can contribute and help bring about a peaceful resolution the…

Nigeria hit by widespread blackout in ‘total system collapse’

Nigeria’s erratic power grid forces households and businesses to use diesel and petrol generators ABUJA, Sept 15 (NNN-GNA) — Nigeria has been hit by widespread power cuts following a “total system collapse”, electricity distribution companies say.Levels of power being generated fell to zero megawatts early on Thursday.Some supplies have been…

Libya floods death toll soars to 11,300 from flooding in coastal city of Derna: ICRC

DERNA (Libya), Sept 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The death toll in Libya’s coastal city of Derna has soared to 11,300 as search efforts continue following a massive flood fed by the breaching of two dams in heavy rains, the Libyan Red Crescent said Marie el-Drese, secretary-general of aid group, said that a further…

Hurricane Lee lashing Bermuda before striking coastal New England and Atlantic Canada

MIAMI, Sept 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Hurricane Lee unleashed strong winds and tropical storm conditions on Bermuda ahead of a track that will bring heavy rain, wind and coastal flooding to coastal New England and Atlantic Canada on Friday and through the weekend. After days of uncertainty, there’s little time left for Lee’s…

South Africa economy demonstrates resilience through multiple gains

PRETORIA, Sept 15 (NNN-SANEWS) — Despite the prevailing difficult global economic conditions, South Africa’s economy continues to demonstrate its resilience, with multiple gains being achieved towards the country’s economy, investment and trade. These include the 0.6% expansion of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the second quarter of 2023, a…

Dominican Republic shuts border with Haiti over water spat

SANTO DOMINGO, Sept 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Dominican President Luis Abinader announced the closure of the country’s border with Haiti, escalating a diplomatic spat over access to a shared river. Since the beginning of the month, the Dominican Republic’s government has complained about Haitian plans to build a canal on the…

Peru: Exports of fruits and vegetables amount to US$2.723 billion, up 5.8%

LIMA, Sept 15 (NNN-ANDINA) — Despite the weather events, Peruvian agricultural exports continue to conquer new markets. In the first seven months of this year (January-July), the sales of fruits and vegetables totaled US$2.723 billion, which represented an increase of 5.8%, the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri) reported. Likewise, in…

Govt bids to make Tanzania a top investment destination: Industries and Trade Minister

Dr Ashatu Kijaji DAR ES SALAAM, Sept 14 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — THE Tanzanian government has reiterated its commitment to continue reviewing the country’s policies and regulatory frameworks governing the business environment in its bid to make the country a top destination for local and foreign investments. Speaking at a meeting with…

Kenya wants to collaborate with Colombia to boost coffee trade

The DP and his delegation in Colombia CHINCHINA (Colombia), Sept 14 (NNN-KBC) — Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has appealed to Colombia to partner with Kenya to boost coffee trade in Kenya. Speaking while attending a Meeting with the Colombian Coffee Growers Federation in Chinchina, Colombia, the DP said that…