European Parliament removes Eva Kaili as vice president as corruption probe widens

BRUSSELS, Dec 14 (NNN-Xinhua) — Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) voted to strip the institution’s Vice President Eva Kaili of her post citing her alleged involvement in a corruption scandal. At their plenary session in Strasbourg, MEPs Kaili was removed from her post with 625 votes in favor, one…

Forest fire destroys 46 homes in Chile, killing one, injuring 5

SANTIAGO, Dec 14 (NNN-Xinhua) — A forest fire in Chile’s Metropolitan region has left one person dead, five people injured and 46 homes destroyed after razing at least 659 hectares, the Interior and Public Security Ministry’s National Emergency Office (Onemi) said. In a news bulletin, the Onemi said the fire…

Cuba to have an economic plan to boost its recovery in 2023

HAVANA, Dec 14 (NNN-ACN) — Cuba will have a Plan of the Economy by 2023 aimed at the gradual recovery of the country, based on the reactivation of national productive capacities and the attraction of foreign currency to ensure the gradual and sustained increase in the supply of goods and…

EU sanctions lift brings new hope for Burundi’s economy

Evariste Ndayishimiye, President of Burundi BUJUMBURA, Dec 14 (NNN-GNA) — Businesses are picking up in Burundi following the recent lifting of economic sanctions imposed by the European Union (EU).These include reopening of the currency exchange shops, which were closed at the height of the crisis. A fact finding mission of…

Ugandan forces kill 15 ADF rebels near border with DR Congo; 2 civilians dead

UPDF troops during a military operation KAMPALA, Dec 14 (NNN-GNA) — Uganda’s military confirmed that at least two civilians have died in the latest attack by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebel group, while 15 militants were killed as they attempted to cross River Semliki near the border with Democratic…

Scores dead, roads submerged as floods hit DR Congo capital Kinshasa

A road that was destroyed by heavy floods in west of Kinshasa, DR Congo KINSHASA, Dec 14 (NNN-GNA) — Floods caused by heavy rains swept parts of DR Congo’s capital Kinshasa on Tuesday, in one case killing nine people when their home collapsed in the Binza Delvaux district.While the official…

USAID launches $35.9m grant to support agric market systems in Ghana

ACCRA, Dec 14 (NNN-GNA) — The United States Agency for International Development (USIAD) has launched a $35.9 million grant package to support Ghana’s agriculture systems to ensure food security and improve the livelihood of about 200,000 individuals.The five-year project would provide the needed finance and input to increase production of…

Ghana secures SLA with IMF in record 5 months – Finance Minister Ofori-Atta

Finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta ACCRA, Dec 14 (NNN-GNA) — The Ghana Government has announced a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on a $3 billion loan deal.The agreement, reached on the back of a record 5 months of intense negotiations between the International Monetary Fund and the Government of Ghana, will help…

South Africa: President Ramaphosa urges new police constables to uphold rule of law

PRETORIA, Dec 14 (NNN-SANEWS) — President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on the 10,0000 newly appointed police constables to embrace the test of fighting crime, upholding the law and making South Africa safe and peaceful. The President made the call on Tuesday during the passing out parade of 2,938 newly trained…

World-record nonuplets return home to Mali from Morocco

The nonuplets were photographed on their first birthday in May BAMAKO, Dec 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The world’s only nonuplets – nine babies born at the same time – have safely returned home to Mali after spending the first 19 months of their lives in Morocco. The babies broke the Guinness World Record…