President Museveni woos Vietnamese to invest in Uganda

HANOI, Nov 26 (NNN-NEWVISION) — President Yoweri Museveni attended and addressed the first-ever Uganda-Vietnam business summit and trade exhibition at the International Convention Centre, Hanoi, Vietnam, under the theme “Unlocking investment opportunities.” Speaking to participants, Museveni invited investors from Vietnam to come and invest in Uganda, which has got the best…

Cuba: Successful visit, with high understanding and commitment, Diaz-Canel describes visit to China

BEIJING, Nov 26 (NNN-ACN) — Cuban president Miguel Diaz-Canel said Friday on his last day in China that the visit was a successful one, with a high level of understanding and commitment from Chinese leaders.Before concluding the official visit, the president met in Beijing with Asian authorities of the Assembly…

Peru to award Public-Private Projects worth over US$3.2 billion in 2023

LIMA, Nov 26 (NNN-ANDINA) — The Peruvian Government plans to award projects under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) modality for a total of US$3.277 billion in 2023, Economy-Finance Minister Kurt Burneo announced. During his speech at the Meeting with Elected Authorities for Regional and Local Governments, organized by the Economy and Finance Ministry (MEF),…

Peru: New ministerial cabinet sworn in

LIMA, Nov 26 (NNN-ANDINA) — President Pedro Castillo on Friday night administered the oath of office to members of the new Cabinet led by Prime Minister Betssy Chavez, who replaces Anibal Torres in the post. The reshuffled group is made up of Ministers: Cesar Rodrigo Landa Arroyo (Foreign Affairs); Daniel Hugo Barragan…

Finally, statue of German colonial officer in Namibia removed

Curt von François was a German colonial officer in Namibia WINDHOEK, Nov 26 (NNN-GNA) — Authorities in Namibia have removed the statue of a German colonial officer regarded as the founder of the African nation’s capital city of Windhoek. The statue of Curt von François was ultimately taken down after…

Fight against rebel groups: Uganda to deploy first batch of regional forces in DR Congo

Ugandan and DRC soldiers during a past joint military operation KAMPALA, Nov 26 (NNN-GNA) — The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) will next week deploy its contingent in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo under the new East African Regional Force, joining regional peers in the ongoing efforts to pacify the…

Kenya says it needs $140 million to fight worsening drought; UN says 6.4 million Kenyans need humanitarian assistance

Herders assist an emaciated cow to stand in North Horr, Marsabit County in Kenya NAIROBI, Nov 26 (NNN-GNA) — The Kenyan government has said it will need Ksh17 billion ($140 million) between now and January to respond to the worsening drought situation in the country, estimated to affect 4.3 million…

Burundi says it will not allow importation of GMO products

Flag of Burundi BUJUMBURA, Nov 26 (NNN-GNA) — The Burundi government has indicated that it will not allow the importation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) into the country despite some East African Community member states opening up for the products.“GMO is not allowed in Burundi, not even importing them; they…

Malawi vice president arrested by anti-corruption bureau

Malawi ’s Vice President Saulos Chilima LILONGWE, Nov 26 (NNN-GNA) — Malawi’s Anti-Corruption Bureau has arrested the country’s Vice President Saulos Chilima over corruption allegations, it said.Chilima is accused of accepting money and other items in exchange for awarding government contracts, the ACB said in a statement.The vice president would…

South Africa gears up for 16 Days of Activism against GBV

JOHANNESBURG, Nov 26 (NNN-SANEWS) — The 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children Campaign kicks off at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, on Friday. According to the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), this year’s campaign takes place under the theme: ‘Socio-Economic Rights and Empowerment to build…