Hungarian President Katalin Novak arrived in Tanzania for three day visit

The President of Hungary, Katalin Novák DAR ES SALAAM, July 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The President of Hungary, Katalin Novák, arrived in Tanzania Monday as she starts her three-day visit in the country until July 20.Novak will meet her host, President Samia Suluhu Hassan, on Tuesday at the State House in…

South Africa: Pres Ramaphosa to lead National Commemoration of Nelson Mandela International Day

CAPE TOWN, July 18 (NNN-SANEWS) — In honor of the Father of the Nation, President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the keynote address at the national commemoration of the United Nations-endorsed Nelson Mandela International Day in the Eastern Cape.  The President will also preside over the unveiling of two statues at…

Israel recognises Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara

A separatist movement, backed by Algeria, has long pushed for the Western Sahara to be an independent state RABAT, July 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Israel has decided to “recognise Morocco’s sovereignty” over the disputed Western Sahara region, the royal office in Rabat announced on Monday, citing a letter from the Israeli…

Peru: Over 9,000 ha of illegal coca crops eradicated so far in 2023

LIMA, July 18 (NNN-ANDINA) — The Ministry of Interior (Mininter), through the Special Project for Control and Reduction of Illegal Crops in Alto Huallaga (Corah), has eradicated 9,185.03 ha of illegal coca crops so far in 2023. According to the government agency, the operations —carried out in 5,022 plots across the regions…

Peru: Pres Boluarte calls for national unity and working in peace

LIMA, July 18 (NNN-ANDINA) — Peruvian Pres Dina Boluarte on Monday issued a call for national unity and for working in peace, noting that messages to disunite and polarize the population are not necessary. She made these remarks at the opening ceremony of “Ruraq Maki, our handmade heritage” —the sixteenth edition of the…

UN verifies 48.8C in Sicily 2021 as European heat record

 GENEVA, July 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UN announced Monday that the 48.8C recorded on the Italian island of Sicily in 2021 had been verified as the European high temperature record, against which the current heatwave will be measured. The United Nations’ World Meteorological Organization (WMO) keeps the World Weather and…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Russian Pres Putin vows ‘response’ after attack on Crimea bridge

 MOSCOW, July 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday vowed to retaliate after a Ukrainian attack on a bridge linking Moscow-annexed Crimea to Russia killed two civilians. “Of course, there will be a response from Russia. The defence ministry is preparing relevant proposals,” he said in televised remarks.…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Millions will ‘pay the price’ of Russia’s grain deal exit, says UN chief

UNITED NATIONS, July 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said that millions of people facing hunger will “pay the price” of Russia’s decision to exit the Ukraine grain deal.  He told reporters at the United Nations headquarters in New York that the move by Moscow will “strike a…

South Africa, DRCongo work together to address border delays

PRETORIA, July 17 (NNN-SANEWS) — In an effort to address the congestion and delays at the Kasumbalesa border, South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have agreed to address the challenges of infrastructure, equipment and procedures at the border. This border post is a point of entry into…

South Africa: Public called to protect water resources

PRETORIA, July 17 (NNN-SANEWS) — The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has called on South Africans to take part in the Clear Rivers campaign to protect water resources in honour of former President Nelson Mandela. The annual Clear Rivers campaign takes place in July, as part of promoting volunteerism…