World’s largest volcano erupts in Hawaii

HONOLULU, Nov 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The world’s largest active volcano burst into life for the first time in 40 years, spewing lava and hot ash in a spectacular display of nature’s fury by Mauna Loa in Hawaii. Rivers of molten rock could be seen high up on the volcano, venting…

South Africa: Pres Ramaphosa calls for open dialogue to fight GBV

PRETORIA, Nov 29 (NNN-SANEWS) – President Cyril Ramaphosa has encouraged men to engage in open dialogue about their responsibility towards women and toxic masculinity. “All of society should be mobilised to organise these men’s dialogues. Everyday, various entities devote resources to public engagements, conferences and seminars on various pressing social,…

FIFA lifts ban on Kenya’s scandal-hit national football body

 NAIROBI, Nov 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — FIFA has lifted a ban on Kenya’s national football federation, following the government’s decision to reinstate the body after disbanding it over corruption allegations, the country’s sports minister said Monday. In February, football’s world governing body suspended the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), citing government interference…

15 African countries set for launch of Single African Air Transport Market

Kotoka International Airport – Terminal Three DAKAR (Senegal), Nov 28 (NNN-GNA) — After minimal progress since its launch in January 2018, the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) appeared to reach a decision this week with 15 of the 35 signatory states launching a cluster to pilot the scheme in…

Dozens of Burundi rebels killed in Eastern Congo

KINSHASA, Nov 28 (NNN-ALLAFRICA) — At least 40 Burundian rebels have been killed in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo in a joint operation with the Burundian military, the Congolese army said. The two armies “carried out a high-intensity offensive operation” against Burundian rebels of the National Liberation Forces (FNL),…

Tanzanian government keen on widening e-government services

MINISTER of State in the President’s Office (Public Service Management & Good Governance), Ms Jenista Mhagama DAR ES SALAAM, Nov 28 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — MINISTER of State in the President’s Office (Public Service Management & Good Governance), Jenista Mhagama, has tasked the new board of the e-Government Agency (e-GA) to advise…

Fire ravages 34.2 sqkm of Mount Kilimanjaro ecosystem

DAR ES SALAAM, Nov 28 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — A TOTAL of 34.2 square kilometres of Africa’s rooftop has been destroyed by the raging fire that erupted on the mountain for the last year. This is equivalent to 1.9 per cent of the total area of Mount Kilimanjaro National Park ecosystem which…

Cuba and Uruguay share 15 years of medical cooperation

MONTEVIDEO, Nov 28 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) — Cuba and Uruguay share 15 years of medical cooperation, with the presence here of an ophthalmologic brigade from the island.     The health team provides services at the ‘José Martí’ Eye Hospital in Montevideo, after the signing of an intergovernmental agreement on Nov 27, 2007.…

US bans sale of Chinese tech amid national security fears

WASHINGTON, Nov 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US has banned the sale and import of new communications equipment from five Chinese companies, including Huawei and ZTE, amid concerns over national security. Other companies listed include Hikvision, Dahua and Hytera, which make video surveillance equipment and two-way radio systems. It is the…

Swedish brothers face trial on Russia spy charges

Peyman Kia once served in one of Sweden’s most top-secret intelligence bodies  STOCKHOLM, Nov 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Two Swedish brothers accused of selling secrets to Russia’s intelligence services have gone on trial in what has been called one of Sweden’s worst ever alleged cases of espionage. Peyman Kia, 42, who…