Russia-Ukraine conflict: Tanzanian student killed on Ukraine frontline fighting for Russia’s Wagner Group

Nemes Tamiro, a 33-year-old Tanzanian student DAR ES SALAAM, Jan 22 (NNN-GNA) — Nemes Tamiro, a 33-year-old Tanzanian student has died in the frontlines of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.He was a student of the Russia Technological University who was jailed for drug-related offences.His release from prison was conditioned on joining…

Nigeria consulate in South Africa suffers power cut over US$23,000 debt

Nigeria flag JOHANNESBURG, Jan 22 (NNN-GNA) — The Nigerian consulate in Johannesburg, South Africa, had their power supply cut after it emerged that they owed the utility provider to the tune of 400,000 rand (US$23,000).The power cut happened on Wednesday (Jan 18) but was restored same day after officials arranged…

South Africa: Energy Crisis Committee releases progress report

PRETORIA, Jan 22 (NNN-SANEWS) — The South African Government has announced a series of interventions aimed at solving the country’s worsening power crisis and easing the ongoing load shedding. Through the Presidency, the National Energy Crisis Committee (NECOM) on Saturday released a six-month update on progress in the implementation of…

SANDF to host China and Russia for multilateral maritime exercises

PRETORIA, Jan 22 (NNN-SANEWS) — The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) will host a multinational maritime exercise with Russia and China over a 10-day period to strengthen the already flourishing relations between the three countries. According to the statement released on Thursday, the event known as Exercise MOSI will…

Sweden’s NATO bid hit by repeated rows with Turkey

STOCKHOLM, Jan 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Sweden’s bid for NATO membership is facing a dead end because Ankara’s demands to Stockholm to hand over Kurdish activists and prevent rallies attacking Turkey’s leadership have strained ties. The chances of this changing after Turkey’s parliamentary elections due in mid-May are uncertain, said Paul…

Update Peru unrest: Hundreds of stranded tourists evacuated from Machu Picchu – govt

At least 400 people, including 300 foreigners, are stranded at the foot of the site, with many queuing to register for evacuation LIMA, Jan 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Rescue teams evacuated more than 400 tourists stranded at the iconic Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, Peru’s Ministry of Tourism said, as protests…

US hails Eritrean pullout in Ethiopia, a key stumbling block

WASHINGTON, Jan 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States hailed the withdrawal from northern Ethiopia of Eritrean forces whose presence had been viewed as a key stumbling block in a landmark peace deal with rebels. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken commended the withdrawal of Eritrean troops in a telephone call…

Haiti: Gang attack leaves four dead, including three police; 1 police missing and another injured

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Jan 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Gang members attacked a police patrol in Haiti’s capital, killing three officers and another person, the National Police said. Another officer is now missing after the ambush Friday and another was seriously wounded, the National Police said in a statement carried on social media. The…

Brazil’s newly elected Pres Lula heads to Argentina on first trip abroad

BRASILIA, Jan 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Just weeks after taking office and the major violence that ensued in the capital Brasilia, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is making his first trip abroad Sunday, swiftly putting in action his plan to return Brazil to the international stage. Lula will head to…

South Africa: Zulus commemorate anniversary of epic win over British

ISANDLWANA (South Africa), Jan 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Wearing ceremonial animal hides, bone necklaces and brandishing spears, the Zulu warriors prepared for battle against the British redcoats on Saturday in a re-enactment of one of the most humiliating defeats inflicted on colonial troops in South Africa. At the foot of the Isandlwana…