Zanzibar lures more investment in the blue economy, tourism sectors

ZANZIBAR, Dec 2 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) —  The government of Zanzibar has affirmed its commitment to continue inviting more investors, as it still has numerous investment opportunities that require collaboration with stakeholders and international institutions. The President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi, made the remarks…

ICC vows to stand firm amid US sanctions

The International Criminal Court ICC THE HAGUE, Dec 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The president of the International Criminal Court and key European members on Monday issued a defiant declaration of the tribunal’s independence in the face of US sanctions against several of its top officials. Opening an annual meeting that brought…

Peru: Twelve dead, 30 missing in river port landslide

The wreckage of a vessel that was involved in an accident at the port of Iparia, in the Ucayali department in Peru’s central jungle LIMA, Dec 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 12 people, including three children, died in a landslide at a river port in central Peru Monday, and 30…

Russia’s visa-free policy for Chinese citizens takes effect

MOSCOW, Dec 2 (NNN-XINHUA) — Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Monday allowing Chinese nationals to enter Russia visa-free for tourism or business purposes for a period not exceeding 30 days, based on the principle of reciprocity. The decree took effect immediately upon its signing. Under the decree,…

First People’s BRICS Summit opens in Brazil to strengthen Global South cooperation

RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec 2 (NNN-XINHUA) — The first People’s BRICS Summit opened here on Monday, aiming to expand the participation of member countries’ civil societies in global governance and strengthen cooperation across the Global South. The meeting, as part of the BRICS Civil Council’s agenda, brings together BRICS social…

South African radio presenter among five charged over Russia recruitment plot

Nonkululeko Patricia Mantula works for a flagship radio station in South Africa JOHANNESBURG, Dec 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A radio presenter with South Africa’s public broadcaster has appeared in court on a charge related to the alleged recruitment of men for the Russian military.Nonkululeko Patricia Mantula is among five people who…

Guinea-Bissau military rulers ban protests during ECOWAS visit

Soldiers patrol on the main road in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau BISSAU, Dec 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Guinea-Bissau’s military rulers have banned protests and strikes as they tighten control during a high-level visit by West Africa’s ECOWAS bloc that is seeking to restore constitutional order following last week’s coup.The military government, which seized…

Cameroon: 74-year-old opposition firebrand Anicet Ekane dies in detention

Cameroonian opposition figure Anicet Ekane YAOUNDE, Dec 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Left-wing Cameroonian opposition figure Anicet Ekane has died in detention, five weeks after he was arrested, his lawyers and party have announced.Ekane, 74, was among the leaders of an opposition coalition who endorsed Issa Tchiroma Bakary in October’s presidential election.Tchiroma…

Children who have smartphones by age 12 are at increased risk of health problems, new study finds

WASHINGTON, Dec 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Having a smartphone may be harmful for children younger than 12, according to a new study by a US children hospital and two universities.  The study published Monday in the peer-reviewed journal Pediatrics found that owning a smartphone during early adolescence is associated with increased risks of…

US government no longer commemorating World AIDS Day

WASSHINGTON, Dec 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States is not commemorating World AIDS Day this year as it has done for decades in the past. The commemoration has been marked every Dec 1 since 1988. The day is meant to raise awareness of efforts to fight the deadly disease and…