DR Congo, Rwanda leaders set to sign peace agreement in US amid M23 tensions

KINSHASA, Nov 30 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi will travel to the United States next week to sign a final peace agreement with his Rwandan counterpart, Paul Kagame, aimed at ending the long-running conflict in eastern Congo. The deal, the result of months of diplomacy led by US President…

Serbia and DR Congo deepen partnership in Belgrade talks

President Aleksandar Vučić receives his DRC counterpart Félix Antoine Tshisekedi in Serbia BELGRADE, Nov 30 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić welcomed the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi with full state honors. The two leaders met at the Palace of Serbia, where they held comprehensive talks…

Deadly boat capsize in northwestern Congo leaves 20 dead, several missing

KINSHASA, Nov 30 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — At least 20 people have died, and several remain missing after a boat capsized in northwestern Congo, according to local residents. The boat, which capsized on Lake Maï-Ndombe on Thursday, was carrying passengers to the capital, Kinshasa. They included a newly ordained Catholic deacon, according…

Nigeria: Abductors free 12 young girls kidnapped in Borno state a week ago

An empty classroom at Government Day Science College in Minna, following the closure of all government schools due to insecurity in Niger State, Nigeria ABUJA, Nov 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The gang that abducted a group of young women in Nigeria’s northeast state of Borno a week ago released the remaining…

Around 40 countries seek permanent food aid: FAO

FAO says the list of countries with possible deteriorating situation includes Yemen, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Myanmar, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Syria, Somalia, and Chad MOSCOW, Nov 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Around 40 countries currently require continuous external food assistance, Oleg Kobiakov, Director of the Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO)…

Colombia: Champeta recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage

BOGOTA, Nov 30 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) — The National Heritage Council of Colombia gave its approval for the inclusion of champeta, a musical genre and movement born in Cartagena, on the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Nation. Following this approval, the Ministry of Cultures, Arts and Knowledge announced…

Tunisia marks Palestine solidarity day with renewed pledge of support

TUNIS, Nov 30 (NNN-XINHUA) — Tunisia on Saturday marked the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People with a ceremony at the International Diplomatic Academy of Tunis. Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti hosted the event, which brought together Palestinian ambassador Rami Farouk Al-Qaddumi, UN Resident Coordinator Rana Taha, and…

South Africa: Hundreds create human chain in Cape Town to support Palestinians

CAPE TOWN, Nov 30 (NNN-XINHUA) — Hundreds of people formed a human chain in Cape Town, South Africa’s legislative capital, on Saturday to protest Israel’s actions in Palestine on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. The rally, organized by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign and supported by pro-Palestinian…

Guinea-Bissau’s transitional president appoints new cabinet members

Guinea-Bissau’s newly appointed Prime Minister Ilidio Vieira Te, left, stands next to the country’s new military ruler, General Horta Inta-A, during a swearing-in ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Bissau BISSAU, Nov 30 (NNN-XINHUA) — Guinea-Bissau’s transitional president, Horta Inta-A, appointed members of the new cabinet on Saturday. According to…

Freezing rain in Latvia triggers surge in injuries, travel disruption

Icy roads throughout Latvia RIGA, Nov 30 (NNN-XINHUA) — Freezing rain has turned roads and sidewalks into ice in Latvia’s Riga, causing a spike in injuries and hospital admissions. The latvian environment, geology and meteorology centre issued yellow and later orange warnings as icing spread across highways, streets and power…