Brazil expecting record high grain harvest in 2023

BRASILIA, April 14 (NNN-XINHUA) — Brazil is expecting to see a record grain harvest of 299.7 million tons this year, up by 13.9 percent from a year ago, the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) said. According to the agency’s March projections, rice, corn and soybeans, Brazil’s three main…

UN envoy urges armed groups in Colombia to engage in peace talks

Carlos Ruiz Massieu (L, Front), the UN secretary-general’s special representative and head of the UN Verification Mission in Colombia, briefs a Security Council meeting on Colombia at the UN headquarters in New York UNITED NATIONS, April 14 (NNN-XINHUA) — The top UN envoy for Colombia, Carlos Ruiz Massieu, called on…

EACRF foils attack by armed group in east DR Congo’s Kibumba

EACRF troops deployed in Kibumba, eastern DR Congo speak with locals KIBUMBA (DR Congo), April 14 (NNN-GNA) — Troops of the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) on Wednesday foiled an attack by a suspected local armed group in Kibumba, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.“The armed men fired several rounds…

South Africa: Government finalising national data, cloud policy

JOHANNESBURG, April 14 (NNN-SANEWS) — The Government is working on finalising the national data and cloud policy of South Africa to improve the environment for the establishment of networks. This was announced by Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Mondli Gungubele during a breakaway session on Digital Opportunities in South…

South Africa: Pres Ramaphosa sets R2 trillion investment target

JOHANNESBURG, April 14 (NNN-SANEWS) — Propelled by the success of the South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC) held annually in the country over the past five years, President Cyril Ramaphosa has set a R2 trillion target for South Africa to achieve over the next five years. Attended by delegates from varying…

US airman arrested over Pentagon documents leak

Jack Teixeira is taken into custody by federal law enforcement officials in North Dighton, Massachusetts WASHINGTON, April 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents arrested a 21-year-old national guardsman suspected of being behind a major leak of sensitive United States government secrets – including about the Ukraine war. Broadcast live on…

Peru: National Police confirms capture of three alleged terrorists in Huanuco

LIMA, April 14 (NNN-ANDINA) — The Peruvian National Police (PNP) has confirmed the capture of three alleged terror offenders, who are said to have collaborated and participated in the terrorist organization Sendero Luminoso (Shining Path). Via Twitter, the Police disclosed that their capture was carried out by agents the Counterterrorism Directorate (Dircote), in coordination…

Pres Boluarte highlights role played by WHO to promote health in Peru

LIMA, April 14 (NNN-ANDINA) — Pres Dina Boluarte extended greetings on the occasion of the World Health Day and the 75th anniversary of the World Health Organization (WHO), noting that she is grateful for the support it provides to Peru in the development of public policies in the health sector. In a…

Clashes in Sudan’s Darfur kill 24: official

  KHARTOUM, April 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Clashes between Arab and non-Arab groups in Sudan’s Darfur region have left at least 24 people dead, dozens of homes burned, and thousands displaced, an official said on Wednesday. The latest violence in Sudan’s westernmost region near Chad erupted between members of Arab tribes…

US gun violence: Shooting during house gathering kills 14-year-old girl, five wounded

GOLDSBORO (North Carolina, US), April 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A 14-year-old girl was killed and five other people were wounded in a shooting Wednesday during a gathering at a North Carolina home, police said. The shooting happened at about 6:30 p.m. in Goldsboro, WRAL reported. The Goldsboro Police Department said the…