Peru’s PM arrived in Brazil for meeting with South American Presidents

BRASILIA, May 30 (NNN-ANDINA) — Peruvian Prime Minister Alberto Otarola has arrived in Brazil to participate in the Meeting of South American Presidents. According to a statement posted by the Presidency of the Council of Ministers (PCM) on Twitter, the Peruvian delegation arrived on Sunday night. Otarola chairs the high-level commission together with Foreign Affairs…

Libya drone strikes kill two, injure MP’s nephew

TRIPOLI, May 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Drone strikes in Libya killed at least two people and wounded others, including an MP’s nephew, the lawmaker said, days after accusing the Tripoli-based government of targeting his home. The strikes near the western city of Zawiya were part of an operation that the authorities…

Four dead after boat overturns on Italy’s Lake Maggiore

ROME, May 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Four people died when a boat carrying tourists overturned on Lake Maggiore in strong winds, Italy’s fire brigade said. The boat tipped over Sunday off Lisanza, at the southern end of the lake in northern Italy, after the weather suddenly turned stormy. “The bodies of…

Niger says 55 jihadists killed in joint operation

NIAMEY, May 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Niger’s army said that 55 insurgents, including several high-ranking combatants affiliated to the Daesh group, had been killed in a joint operation with Nigeria. The 22-day operation which ended Sunday targeted an Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) stronghold in Arege in northeastern Nigeria’s border…

Nigeria: In farewell broadcast, outgoing Pres Buhari says 2023 elections credible, transparent

ABUJA, May 28 (NNN-ALLAFRICA) — In his farewell message to Nigerians to end his eight years in office, outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari said he is leaving Nigeria’s electoral process and democracy more resilient than he met it in 2015. Buhari, who signed the Electoral Act 2022 into law, also said…

Tanzania: Largest solar power plant in offing

DAR ES SALAAM, May 28 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — THE Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (TANESCO) is expected to sign an agreement with Total Energies for construction of   the largest solar power plant in the country in Kishapu, Shinyanga Region. Records indicate that completion of the project will make the Kishapu plant…

Brazil: Pres Lula’s Summit to gather 11 South American leaders in Brasilia

BRASILIA, May 28 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s “retreat” Summit scheduled for May 30 will gather 11 South American leaders, it was confirmed Friday in Brasilia. The presidents of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela have confirmed their presence. The only…

AfCFTA reviewing existing opportunities in cotton, meat, coffee and cereals value chain

AfCFTA Secretary-General, Wamkele Mene ACCRA, May 28 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is currently reviewing existing opportunities in value chains of cotton, meat, coffee and cereals across the continent to understand how they contribute to intra-African trade. The 4 products are main cash streams in Tanzania.…

AU Peace and Security Council assesses de-escalation in Sudan

ADDIS ABABA, May 28 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) — Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council gathered to consider an organization’s call for a de-escalation plan to put an end to the bloody conflict in Sudan.     AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Bankole…

Early elections mark political scenario in Ecuador

QUITO, May 28 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) — Preparations for early elections in Ecuador marked the political scenario in the week that ends today.     On Thursday, the National Electoral Council (CNE) officially called citizens to participate in the general elections, to choose a new president and 137 assembly members, which will take…