Storm Daniel: Greece says to seek EU aid after deadly floods

  ATHENS, Sept 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Greek government said that it would seek emergency funding from the European Union to address the damage floods caused to one of the country’s main agricultural regions last week.   “The prime minister has already sent a letter to the European Commission president…

Storm Daniel: Over 2,000 people feared dead after flooding in Libya, thousands missing – official says

Destroyed vehicles and damaged buildings in the eastern city of Benghazi in the wake of the Mediterranean storm “Daniel” BENGHAZI (Libya), Sept 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Authorities in eastern Libya said at least 2,000 people were killed and thousands more were missing after a massive flood ripped through the city of…

Tanzania-China trade volume significantly increases

Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania and the EAC, Chen Mingjian, MWANZA (Tanzania), Sept 11 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — BILATERAL trade between China and Tanzania has more than tripled in the last 10 years, with statistics indicating that the volume increased from 2.47 billion US dollars in 2012 to 8.31 billion US dollars in 2022.…

Ethiopia completes filling of Nile Renaissance Mega-Dam

ADDIS ABABA, Sept 11 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia announced the successful completion of the fourth and final filling of the Grand Renaissance Dam on the Nile, on Sunday. The dam has been the source of regional tensions with downstream Egypt and Sudan. Abiy made this announcement…

FAO boss launches kiosks for street food vendors in Tanzania

DAR ES SALAAM, Sept 11 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — FAO Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for Africa, Abebe Haile-Gabriel said was pleasantly surprised to see actions being taken to promote healthier diets based on locally available foods. Dr Haile-Gabriel, who enjoyed local cuisine prepared by food vendors at Kisutu area in Dar es…

El Salvador and Canada seek to boost tourism

SAN SALVADOR, Sept 11 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) — El Salvador and Canada are seeking to boost Canadian tourism by signing an agreement to increase flights by Air Transat to this Central American country, industry sources reported. A memorandum of understanding signed by Salvadorian Deputy Foreign Minister Adriana Mira with the airline’s…

Somali army kills 60 Al Shabaab militants

MOGADISHU, Sept 11 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) — The Somali Army on Sunday killed more than 60 members of the Islamist movement Al Shabaab during actions in the Lower Shabelle region in south Somalia. The operation, described as a “great victory,” involved troops from the African Union Mission in Somalia that is…

Cuba to host Nicolás Guillén Colloquium and Festival in 2024

HAVANA, Sept 11 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) — The 14th Nicolás Guillén Colloquium and Festival will be held in Havana from May 8 to 10, 2024, according to the event’s organizers, and it will focus on the life and work of Cuba’s National Poet. The event will be dedicated to the 90th…

Kenya will attain self-sustenance, President Ruto declares

LAARE (Meru, Kenya), Sept 11 (NNN-KBC) — President William Ruto has said Kenya is determined to attain self-reliance. The Head of state said his administration will utilize the country’s resources to drive country’s development agenda. To achieve this, Ruto said the Government has stepped up the fight against corruption and mismanagement…

Hungary: 2 die in plane crash at air show

BUDAPEST, Sept 11 (NNN-XINHUA) — A small plane crashed during the Borgond air show in central Hungary, resulting in the loss of two lives, according to the National Ambulance Service (OMSZ). The exact circumstances of the crash remain unknown. Firefighters and paramedics rushed to the scene, and organizers made an…