Three inmates found hanged at Ecuador prison

QUITO, June 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Three inmates were found hanged Wednesday in a prison in Ecuador, where more than 400 people have died in bloody gang clashes at detention centers since 2021, authorities said. During a head count at the Riobamba prison, guards “identified three inmates suspended, without vital signs,…

Missing tourist submersible: Rescuers embark on all-night race to save Titanic sub crew

BOSTON, June 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) – A massive search and rescue effort for a missing submersible near the wreck of the Titanic entered a critical stage late Wednesday, with just one night left before the oxygen supply for the five people on board runs out. While coast guard officials insisted they…

US gun violence: Pregnant woman fatally shot by toddler son

NORWALK (Ohio, US), June 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A pregnant woman and her unborn child died last week in the US state of Ohio after her two-year-old son shot her in the back with a handgun left loaded in the house, police said. Police chief David Smith told local media on…

US rolls out red carpet for Modi even as criticism grows

WASHINGTON, June 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday opened a state visit to Washington as the United States steps up its wooing of India despite simmering disagreements on Ukraine and human rights. President Joe Biden is putting on the full pomp for only the third state…

WHO certifies Belize as malaria-free

GENEVA, June 22 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) — The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday certified Belize as a malaria-free territory, after over 70 years of ongoing efforts by the country’s government and health authorities to stamp out the disease.    June 21, 2023 By granting this status, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom said, “WHO…

Mexican Prosecutor’s Office arrests 16 officials in Ayotzinapa students kidnapping case

MEXICO CITY, June 22 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) — The Prosecutor’s Office has reportedly approved 16 arrest warrants against the military officers involved in the disappearance of the 43 Ayotzinapa teaching students.     The institution stated in a press release that the warrant was issued by an Almoloya de Juarez court in the…

Pres Ruto: WRC Safari Rally will promote tourism, create economic opportunities

NAIROBI, June 22 (NNN-KBC) — The Kenyan Government is capitalising on the WRC Safari Rally to broaden economic opportunities in the country. President William Ruto said the event attracts more than 100,000 visitors, creating job opportunities worth Sh24.7 billion. Besides employment creation, the event will boost the tourism and hospitality…

AfDB approves $23M loan for Ghana ship repair facility

ACCRA, June 22 (NNN-KBC) — Prime Meridian Docks AssetCo has secured a loan to the tune of $23.04 million (Ksh 2.78b) for the construction of a ship repair facility in Ghana’s Tokodi port. The approval by the African Development Bank (AfDB) board will see the special purpose firm design, build,…

Tanzanian official rules out granting citizenship to Burundian refugees

DAR ES SALAAM, June 22 (NNN-XINHUA) — Tanzanian authorities on Tuesday ruled out the possibility of granting citizenship to Burundian refugees staying in refugee camps in western Tanzania. Sudi Mwakibasi, the director of the Refugee Services Department in the Ministry of Home Affairs, said the government was instead mobilizing the…

Piracy, armed robbery in Gulf of Guinea continue to drop: UN official

UNITED NATIONS, June 22 (NNN-XINHUA) — Instances of piracy and armed robbery at sea in the Gulf of Guinea continued to steadily decline, thanks to efforts by regional countries and international partners, a UN official said on Wednesday. Regular naval patrols by Gulf of Guinea coastal states, together with the…