Tunisia, Italy vow to fight illegal immigration

TUNIS, June 1 (NNN-XINHUA) — Tunisia and Italy are willing to continue to cooperate in the fight against illegal immigration in the Mediterranean region and develop a common approach in this regard, reported the official Tunis Afrique Presse (TAP) on Wednesday. The consensus was reached between Tunisian Parliament Speaker Ibrahim…

South American leaders reach consensus on regional integration

BRASILIA, June 1 (NNN-XINHUA) — Leaders of the South American countries reached the Brasilia Consensus on Tuesday at the regional summit here convened by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, seeking to facilitate regional integration. Twelve leaders of the former and current member states of the regional bloc the…

US House nods bipartisan debt ceiling deal

WASHINGTON, June 1 (NNN-XINHUA) — The U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday passed an act that suspends application of federal government debt ceiling until Jan 1, 2025. Lawmakers voted to pass the bill 314 to 117 after it was introduced to the Congress late Sunday. Entitled the Fiscal Responsibility Act of…

Cuban customs announces 14 kilograms of illegal drugs seized in its borders

HAVANA, June 1 (NNN-ACN) — The General Customs of the Republic (AGR by its Spanish acronym) has shown its policy of Zero Tolerance to illegal drugs by the fact that from January to May this year it seized 14 kilograms of chemical substances of this type at its borders.Nelson Gutierrez…

National Potato Day: Agrarian Development Ministry want Peruvian native potatoes to conquer new markets

LIMA, June 1 (NNN-ANDINA) –As part of the National Potato Day in Peru, Agrarian Development and Irrigation Minister Nelly Paredes affirmed that her sector has been boosting exports of native potato processed products, which have managed to conquer international markets such as the United States, Canada, Germany, France, Chile, and Bolivia. “Peruvian potatoes have…

Peru authorizes entry of US troops for military exercises

LIMA, June 1 (NNN-ANDINA) — The Executive Branch has authorized the entry into the national territory of military personnel from the United States, with the purpose of carrying out training cooperation activities with the Peruvian National Police and Armed Forces from June 1 to Dec 31, 2023. Via Legislative Resolution No.…

Nigeria Court begins witness testimony in election challenge against President Bola Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu ABUJA, June 1 (NNN-GNA) — The proceedings have commenced at a court in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, as witnesses are being called to testify in a petition challenging the victory of President Bola Tinubu in the February election.The opposition Labour Party has put forth additional evidence…

CAR President Touadéra plans constitutional referendum to extend term limits

President Faustin-Archange Touadéra of the Central African Republic BANJUI, June 1 (NNN-GNA) — President Faustin-Archange Touadéra of the Central African Republic has announced plans to hold a constitutional referendum in July, potentially allowing him to seek re-election in 2025.The decision comes after consultations with the Speaker of the National Assembly…

Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa sets elections for Aug 23

Zimbabwean President, Emmerson Mnangagwa HARARE, June 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa has finally set Aug 23 as the long-awaited election date, ending speculation about the timing of the polls.The 80-year-old President, who has been in power since a 2017 military coup that toppled long-time former ruler Robert Mugabe,…

South Africa: Pres Ramaphosa outlines progress on Energy Action Plan

PRETORIA, June 1 (NNN-SANEWS) — President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated the South African government’s commitment to resolving the energy crisis as soon as possible. The President was addressing the National Assembly on Wednesday during the occasion of The Presidency’s Budget Vote. “Our overriding priority now is to end load shedding…