Eritrean soldiers killed my uncle – WHO chief

World Health Organisation Director-General Tedros Adhanom GENEVA, Dec 17 (NNN-GNA) — The World Health Organisation Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that his uncle had been “murdered” by Eritrean forces in Ethiopia’s restive Tigray region.Dr Tedros said that Eritrean soldiers killed his uncle in a village in the Tigray region along…

South Africa: Reconciliation is everyone’s business, says Minister Mthethwa

PRETORIA, Dec 17 (NNN-SANEWS) — South Africa’s Sport, Arts and Culture Minister, Nathi Mthethwa, says as in as much as it is government’s responsibility to promote and advance national reconciliation through progressive policies and education, reconciliation must begin with the individual and attitudes. “We should not despair at the actions…

France accused as parcel bomb wounds Russian in Central Africa

BANGUI, Dec 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The head of the Russian cultural centre in the Central African Republic was badly wounded Friday after opening a parcel bomb, Moscow’s embassy said, amid accusations France was behind the blast. France denied the claim by the boss of Russia’s Wagner mercenary group, Yevgeny Prigozhin,…

France: Apartment fire in Lyon suburb leaves 10 dead, including 5 children

LYON (France), Dec 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Five children, including a three-year-old, were among 10 people killed when a fire broke out in a seven-storey apartment building in a suburb of Lyon, the French government said. Fourteen people were injured, including four who required emergency treatment, after the fire erupted in…

Zambia makes arrest over death of 27 foreigners

LUSAKA, Dec 16 (NNN-NEWVISION) — Authorities in Zambia said one person has been arrested in connection with 27 dead bodies of suspected Ethiopian immigrants who were found on the outskirts of Lusaka, the country’s capital. On Sunday, residents of the farming area of Ngwerere found 27 dead bodies dumped while…

At least three people killed in Louisiana as winter storm hits US

NEW ORLEANS, Dec 16 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) — At least three people have died and more than a dozen were left injured across Louisiana over the past 24 hours as severe weather system moved across the South carving a path of destruction.     A 56-year-old woman “died after a tornado destroyed her…

Cuba and Algeria to strengthen bilateral cooperation

ALGIERS, Dec 16 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) — Cuban Deputy Prime Minister Ricardo Cabrisas and Algerian Minister of Energy and Mines Mohamed Arkab met here to discuss the strengthening of bilateral cooperation, diplomatic sources reported.     During the meeting, the top officials and the delegations accompanying them highlighted the historic relations between the…

Mexico to open regular flights to Cuba

HAVANA, Dec 16 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) — Executives of the Felipe Angeles International Airport (AIFA) and the Viva Aerobus airline from Tijuana (Mexico) on Thursday reported the opening of its first regular international flight to Havana, according to a statement.     Located in Tijuana (Southern California), the terminal and Viva Airbus celebrated…

US announces $2.5 billion in food assistance to Africa

WASHINGTON, Dec 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States on Thursday committed another $2.5 billion in food assistance to Africa to cope with rising prices that have increased hunger across the continent. The White House laid out the new aid commitment before closing remarks to a three-day Africa summit in Washington…

US Congress averts government shutdown

WASHINGTON, Dec 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US Senate adopted a short-term budget bill Thursday that extends federal funding at current levels until Dec 23, joining the House of Representatives to avert a shutdown of federal services. Senators voted 71-19 in favor of the bill, which the House approved on Wednesday.…