UN calls for urgent help to combat acute child malnutrition

GENEVA, Jan 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United Nations called for urgent funding to help 30 million children suffering from acute malnutrition “before it is too late” in countries being hammered by the food crisis. UN agencies said conflict, climate shocks, the Covid-19 pandemic and rising living costs were leaving an increasing number…

Canada’s Swoop Airlines starts flights to Cuba

 MATANZAS (Cuba), Jan 13 (NNN-ACN) — The first flight to Cuba by Canada’s Swoop airlines, operated by WestJet, arrived here Wednesday with 160 POB at Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport, in the Varadero Tourist Center.The flight, with main operator being Cuba’s Gaviota tours, is considered the first step towards the…

South Africa: Gas tanker explosion death toll rises to 40

BOKSBURG (Gauteng, South Africa), Jan 13 (NNN-SANEWS) — Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says the number of those that have died as a result of the tragic gas tanker explosion in Boksburg in December has increased to 40. This includes at least 12 health-care workers who were based at the Tambo…

South Africa’s economic growth facing challenges – Finance Minister Godongwana

JOHANNESBURG, Jan 13 (NNN-SANEWS) — Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says international and local challenges continue to pose as obstacles in the growth of the South African economy. This as real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by some 1.6% in the third quarter of 2022. Speaking at the Pre-World Economic Forum…

Peru’s Finance Ministry: Over US$78.9 million in losses from protests so far in 2023

LIMA, Jan 13 (NNN-ANDINA) — Economy and Finance Minister Alex Contreras estimated that the economic losses caused by protests have exceeded S/300 million (over US$78.9 million) so far this year, with a “very negative” focused impact in troubled areas. “In the case of Puno, which is the most affected area, the…

Peru’s Prime Minister: President Boluarte will not resign

LIMA, Jan 13 (NNN-ANDINA) — Prime Minister Alberto Otarola affirmed that Pres Dina Boluarte is firm in leading the country, adding that she will not resign her post —in response to the request of some authorities and protesters. “I want to say it absolutely clear, the Madam President of the Republic will not…

Cape Verdeans embrace aeroponics to boost produce

Yam seedlings growing in one of the aeroponics screen houses at the PS Nutrac Farm PRAIA, Jan 13 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and others are many of the vegetables that come out of this farm owned by Hélder Silva, who introduced aeroponics in Cape Verde, a cultivation technique…

DR Congo: At least 5 missing after bridge collapse

KINSHASA, Jan 13 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — At least five people were missing in the centre of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after the collapse of a bridge following the passage of a heavily-loaded truck on Wednesday, according to sources. According to witnesses, the Lovua bridge, over the river of the…

Tigray: French and German heads of diplomacy in Ethiopia to support peace

German Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Annalena Baerbock (L), Ethiopia Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (C) and French Foreign and European Affairs Minister Catherine Colonna (R) ADDIS ABABA, Jan 13 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — The heads of French and German diplomacy began a visit to Addis Ababa to support peace in Tigray, more…

9 women sentenced for “terrorist acts” in Tunisia

Tunisian special forces TUNIS, Jan 13 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Nine women prosecuted since 2016 by Tunisian justice for the formation of a “terrorist” cell and the planning of the assassination of a minister, have been sentenced to terms of up to 25 years in prison, authorities said. Two members of this…