Zimbabwe gears up for 2023 election amid economic woes

Zimbabwe’s ruling ZANU-PF has won all of the elections since independence HARARE, Jan 2 (NNN-ALLAFRICA) — Zimbabwe’s main political parties have started preparing for the country’s general elections in 2023 as they hold rallies and campaign activities in cities and towns to whip up their support bases. The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission has yet to…

Third of world in recession this year, IMF Head warns

WASHINGTON, Jan 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A third of the global economy will be in recession this year, the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned. Kristalina Georgieva said 2023 will be “tougher” than last year as the US, EU and China see their economies slow. It comes as the…

Cuba celebrates 64th anniversary of socialist revolution with ballet performance

HAVANA, Jan 2 (NNN-XINHUA) — Cubans celebrated on Sunday the 64th anniversary of the country’s socialist revolution with a ballet performance here at the National Theater of Cuba. During the evening performance, leading dancers from the country’s largest dance company the National Ballet of Cuba (BNC) staged famous classics like…

Canada bans most foreigners from buying homes, except refugees and permanent residents

 OTTAWA, Jan 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A ban on foreigners buying residential property in Canada took effect on Sunday, aiming to make more homes available to locals facing a housing crunch. Several exceptions in the act allow individuals such as refugees and permanent residents who are not citizens to buy homes. In…

US: New York approves composting of human bodies, 6th states to allow human composting

NEW YORK, Jan 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — New York has become the latest US state to allow so-called human composting. A person can now have their body turned into soil after their death – which is seen as an environmentally friendly alternative to a burial or cremation. Also known as “natural…

Mexico: Armed attack on prison leaves 14 dead, 24 inmates escaped

 CIUDAD JUÁREZ (Mexico), Jan 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) -, – Gunmen attacked a prison in the northern Mexican city of Ciudad Juarez on Sunday, leaving 14 people dead and allowing 24 inmates to escape, the Chihuahua state prosecutors’ office said. An unknown number of gunmen aboard armored vehicles took part in the attack,…

US: 3 NY police officers near Times Square injured in machete attack

WASHINGTON, Jan 2 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) — Three New York City police officers are in stable condition after being struck by a man wielding a machete in an unprovoked attack near Times Square during the New Year’s Eve celebration, according to the NYPD commissioner Keechant Sewell.     The attack occurred just after…

Government of Haiti calls for national reconciliation

Gang violence in Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, forced nearly 8,500 women and children to flee their homes PORT-AU-PRINCE, Jan 2 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) — Haiti’s Prime Minister, Ariel Henry, called for national reconciliation to rebuild the country, on occasion of the 219th anniversary of its independence.     Henry laid a wreath this Sunday…

UN chief welcomes cease-fire announcement in Colombia

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 2 (NNN-Xinhua) — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the announcement of a six-month cease-fire between the Colombian government and five armed groups. Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced on New Year’s Eve bilateral cease-fire agreements with five rebel groups from Jan 1 to June 30, 2023, which he…

Alain Berset takes office as new Swiss president

GENEVA, Jan 2 (NNN-XINHUA) — Alain Berset from the Social Democrat party of Switzerland on Sunday took office as President of the Swiss Confederation for the second time. Berset is also head of the Swiss Federal Department of Home Affairs. Born in Fribourg on April 9, 1972, he previously held…