Pres Vladimir Putin invites African leaders to Russia-Africa summit in July 2023

Vladimir Putin with African leaders at an edition of the Russia-Africa summit MOSCOW, May 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russian president Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory message to African leaders and the African Union (AU) on the occassion of AU Day which falls on every May 25.His letter, posted on the official…

Excitement as Zanzibar named best ‘tourist’ destination in Africa

Zanzibar ZANZIBAR, May 26 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — TANZANIANS particularly leaders and business people employed in the tourism industry in Zanzibar have expressed happiness after ‘The Travel’ named Zanzibar as number one destination for tourists in Africa. In its recent publication, ‘the travel’ mentioned Zanzibar at the top of other countries in…

Africa must not become ‘geostrategic battleground’ warns AU

AU Commission chair Moussa Faki Mahamat ADDIS ABABA, May 26 (NNN-NEWVISION) — Africa must not become a “geostrategic battleground” for global powers, as the continent grapples with several threats to its peace and security, African Union leaders warned on Thursday. They were speaking at an event to mark the anniversary…

Venezuela reestablishes relations with Brazil

BRASILIA, May 26 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) — The new Venezuelan ambassador to Brazil Manuel Vadell handed over his diplomatic credentials to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, in an act to reestablish relations between the two countries, the press on Thursday confirmed.     Brasil de Fato site indicates that Venezuela’s President Nicolas…

Kenya’s self-starvation cult: More graves in Shakahola as death toll rises to 241

NAIROBI, May 26 (NNN-KBC) — The death toll from the Shakahola self-starvation cult massacre had risen to 241, said Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki. While giving an update on the exhumation progress in Shakahola forest, he said the numbers went up following the discovery of five skeletons. This is after…

Kenya: Attack on Isebania police station leaves five protesters dead

NAIROBI, May 26 (NNN-KBC) — A protest against insecurity in Kenya’s Kuria West, Migori County turned deadly after five people were shot dead by police. Mourners carrying the body of a businessman killed by robbers a week ago stormed Isebania Police Station, Migori County where they attacked the police officers.…

Bird flu kills nearly 9,000 marine creatures in Chile

SANTIAGO, May 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nearly 9,000 sea lions, penguins, otters and small cetaceans have died in an avian flu outbreak battering Chile’s north coast, the South American country’s fisheries service said. Since the beginning of 2023, more than 7,600 sea lions, 1,186 Humboldt penguins — an endangered species that…

Ecuador President Lasso undergoes ‘successful’ prostate operation

QUITO, May 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ecuador President Guillermo Lasso underwent a “successful” prostate operation in the United States, his communications team said. The 67-year-old, who is battling to keep his job and faces snap elections in August, “underwent an intervention on the prostate” at the Houston Methodist Hospital, the press…

US 2024 presidential elections: Mexico president urges US Latinos to shun Republican DeSantis over border vow

MEXICO CITY, May 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Mexico’s president urged US Latino voters not to support Florida governor Ron DeSantis, who launched his bid to oust President Joe Biden with a promise to “shut down” the border. “I hope Florida’s Hispanics wake up and don’t give him (DeSantis) even one vote,”…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: 106 Ukrainian captives from Bakhmut freed in prisoner swap with Russia

KIEV, May 26 (NNN-XINHUA) — A total of 106 Ukrainian soldiers taken captive in the Bakhmut direction have been released following a prisoner exchange with Russia, the head of the Ukrainian President’s Office Andriy Yermak said Thursday. The released troops include eight officers and 98 soldiers, Yermak wrote in a…