Kenya is committed to clean energy, says President Ruto

President William Ruto at State House, met officials of Eni Spa NAIROBI, March 3 (NNN-KBC) — President William Ruto has said Kenya is committed to clean energy. He noted that the country is ready to work with organizations that also champion green energy. The President said, “the government is committed…

UN: To save a million species, World Wildlife Day underscores crucial role of partnerships

Cheetahs stand in wait at sunrise, in the Maasai Mara national park in Kenya. UNITED NATIONS, March 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Leaders across the UN system have called for bolder action and more effective partnerships to protect endangered animals and plants, ahead of World Wildlife Day on Friday. “One million species…

US: Florida resident dies from brain-eating Amoeba

 MIAMI, March 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A Florida resident has died after becoming infected with a rare brain-eating amoeba, officials say. Health experts in Charlotte County, in southwest Florida, say the victim was probably infected after rinsing their nasal sinuses with tap water. Naegleria fowleri infects the brain through the nose.…

Our Ocean Conference: US, EU pledge billions in ocean aid

 PANAMA CITY, March 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A global conference to save the world’s oceans kicked off Thursday in Panama with urgent calls to adopt an international protection treaty, along with billions of dollars in US and EU pledges for research, monitoring and conservation. Political and business leaders, environmental activists and…

Argentina: Shots fired at Messi family store in Rosario, threatening message left for star

ROSARIO (Argentina), March 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — In the dead of night, two men fired shots at a closed supermarket belonging to the family of Lionel Messi’s wife, before leaving a threatening message on the ground aimed at the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner. “Messi, we’re waiting for you. Javkin is a…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Brazil’s Pres Lula tells Zelensky he wants to help with Ukraine peace

  BRASILIA, March 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday renewed a proposal for his country to take part in international mediation concerning Ukraine during a call with his counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky.    “I have just had a video meeting with the president of Ukraine. I…

EU inks deals to support Morocco’s development

RABAT, March 3 (NNN-XINHUA) — The European Union (EU) and Morocco signed five agreements with a total value of 498 million euros to support Morocco’s development, the Moroccan Ministry of Finance said in a statement. The agreements were signed by the European Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement Oliver Varhelyi and…

Tunisia denies deportation of immigrants from sub-Saharan African countries by force

TUNIS, March 3 (NNN-Xinhua) — Tunisia denied that it had deported immigrants from sub-Saharan African countries by force, according to a statement released by the Tunisian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. “Following allegations concerning the forced deportation of a number of immigrants from the brotherly sub-Saharan African countries, the Ministry of…

UN chief names new envoy for Haiti

UNITED NATIONS, March 3 (NNN-XINHUA) — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Maria Isabel Salvador of Ecuador as his new special representative for Haiti, said a UN spokesman. Salvador, who will also serve as head of the UN Integrated Office in Haiti, is succeeding Helen La Lime of the United…

Mexican president to launch anti-inflation, pro-trade plan with LatAm countries

MEXICO CITY, March 3 (NNN-XINHUA) — Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said Thursday he will introduce a plan to curb inflation and support trade with other Latin American countries. During his daily press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City, Lopez Obrador said the scheme called for lifting…