US Pres Biden, seeing ‘turning point’ for democracy, offers funding push at summit

WASHINGTON, March  30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Joe Biden promised nearly $700 million to support a global “turning point” toward democracy, painting a portrait of progress at a summit despite the growing assertiveness of China and Russia and concern elsewhere over backsliding. Biden invited 121 leaders for his second, largely virtual…

Britain’s King Charles III in Germany for first foreign trip as king

BERLIN, March 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Britain’s Charles III began his first state visit as king on Wednesday, arriving in Germany for a trip billed as “an important European gesture” to maintain strong ties after Brexit. “Today, on the day six years ago when Britain began its exit from the European…

Two women killed in knife attack at Muslim Ismaili center in Portugal’s Lisbon

LISBON, March 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Two women were killed and one person wounded in a knife attack believed to have been carried out by an Afghan refugee at the Ismaili Center in Lisbon on Tuesday, officials said.Portuguese police shot the alleged attacker after he refused to lay down a large…

Kenya: Seven dead, 25 families left homeless after flash flood in Gilgil

NAIROBI, March 29 (NNN-KNA) — Seven people, including four children were killed by a flash flood on Monday that rocked Kambi Hindi village in Ol-jorai in Gilgil Sub County. Confirming the incident, Gilgil Sub- County Police Commander Francis Tumbo said the families were in their houses at around 8pm when…

UN underlines support for Africa’s fight against terrorism

UNITED NATIONS, March 29 (NNN-KBC) — Although no region is immune to terrorism, the situation in Africa is especially concerning, Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council on Tuesday, underlining UN support to countries striving to “end this scourge.”  Leaders from across the continent joined ambassadors in examining how to…

UNICEF sounds alarm over fast-spreading cholera outbreaks in Africa

© UNITED NATIONS, March 29 (NNN-KBC) — The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is calling for emergency funding to broaden efforts to reach millions living across 11 eastern and southern African countries which have been hit hard by fast-spreading cholera outbreaks. “The cholera outbreak in eastern and southern Africa isn’t just…

Germany to support Kenyan businesses in accessing European markets

President Ruto invited more German companies to invest in value addition of raw materials in Kenya BERLIN, March 29 (NNN-KBC) — Germany will support Kenya in its attempt to better penetrate the European Union market. Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz said Kenya is a true friend and stable country in…

Panama trade fairs focus on LatAm’s investment potential

PANAMA CITY, March 29 (NNN-XINHUA) — Panama opened its top three trade fairs on Tuesday in the capital city here, each highlighting Latin America’s potential to attract investment, the Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture (CCIAP) said. Panamanian President Laurentino Cortizo and Vice President of the Dominican Republic Raquel Pena…

Race against time to save dozens missing after Ecuador mudslide

ALAUSI (Ecuador), March 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Rescuers raced against time in southern Ecuador Tuesday to find survivors of a weekend landslide that left at least eight people dead and more than 70 missing. Torrential rain overnight Sunday triggered a mudslide that buried dozens of homes and injured 30 people in…

Swiss Court case ties human rights to climate change

ZURICH, March 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — More than 2,000 women are taking the Swiss government to court claiming its policy on climate change is violating their right to life and health. The case is the first time the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) will hear a case on the impact of…