Colombia and Venezuela fully reopen shared border

People attend the commercial reopening of Venezuela–Colombia border BOGOTA, Jan 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Venezuela and Colombia fully reopen their shared border on Jan 1 to allow passage of cargo and passenger transport via the cross-border Tienditas International Bridge, Colombia Migration said in a statement.The South American countries already reopened in…

EU calls on Rwanda to stop supporting M23 rebels in DR Congo

War-displaced people flee towards the city of Goma, eastern Republic of Congo, on Nov 15, 2022 BRUSSELS, Jan 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The European Union has urged Rwanda to stop supporting the M23 rebel group, which has captured swaths of territory in North Kivu province in the neighboring Democratic Republic of…

Rwanda and DRC end year with icy relations as fresh allegations emerge

Anti-Rwanda protesters march to the border of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda in Goma KINSHASA/KIGALI, Jan 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo are trading accusations over alleged territorial violations and espionage, which could dampen the hope for any ebbing of tensions between the two…

France starts testing Chinese arrivals to track COVID-19 variants

PARIS, Jan 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — France on Sunday began testing passengers arriving from China in order to track potential COVID-19 variants, Health Minister Francois Braun said. “This control on arrival is not a control to prevent citizens entering our territory but a more scientific control which will allow us very…

Peru’s PM, FA Min convey President Boluarte’s congratulatory message to Lula da Silva

BRASILIA, Jan 2 (NNN-ANDINA) — Peruvian Prime Minister Alberto Otarola and Foreign Affairs Minister Ana Cecilia Gervasi conveyed President Dina Boluarte‘s congratulatory message to Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on his inauguration as Brazilian President. The ceremony took place on Sunday at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia. Thus, the Peruvian authorities reaffirmed their intention to…

Libya: 18 unidentified bodies found in Sirte

TRIPOLI, Jan 2 (NNN-Xinhua) — The Libyan authorities said that 18 unidentified bodies were discovered in the northern coastal city of Sirte. The 18 bodies were found in the Sabaa area of Sirte last week and transferred to a hospital in the city, the General Authority for Research and Identification…

Brazil: Lula da Silva is sworn in as president for the third time

BRASILIA, Jan 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was sworn in as Brazil’s president on Sunday in the capital of Brasilia to assume office for the third time. The leftist narrowly beat far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in an October runoff election, marking a stunning political comeback — just three…

Kenya: Three university students dead in Busia boat tragedy while taking selfies

s NAIROBI, Jan 1 (NNN-KBC) — A boat capsized in Lake Victoria, Busia County, Saturday evening, with a number of university students on board who had earlier attended a religious activity. Authorities have since confirmed that three students, from the University of Nairobi, lost their lives in the tragedy, while…

Stampede during New Year fireworks kills at least nine in Uganda

Fireworks light up the sky as people react while they celebrate after counting down to the new year at Miracle Center Cathedral in Kampala KAMPALA, Jan 1 (NNN-GNA) — At least nine people, including a 10-year-old boy, have died as crowds rushing to see a New Year’s firework display got…

Colombia agrees ceasefire with main armed groups: President

President Gustavo Petro BOGOTA, Jan 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Colombia’s government has agreed to a six-month ceasefire with the five largest armed groups operating in the country, President Gustavo Petro announced.Petro, the country’s first left-wing president, has pledged to end the Andean nation’s internal conflict, which has run for almost six…