ECOWAS launches education support programme in Burkina Faso

ECOWAS delegate in Ouagadougou OUAGADOUGOU, Nov 10 (NNN-GNA) — The ECOWAS Commission through its Department of Human Development and Social Affairs (DHDSA) has launched a support programme for Education in countries with emergencies in the Region.The programme is aimed at assisting Member States affected by conflict and humanitarian crises for…

Al-Shabaab militants target Somalia’s telecom infrastructure

Telecommunications mast belonging to Hormuud Telecom destroyed by Al-Shabaab militants MOGADISHU, Nov 10 (NNN-GNA) — Somali militant group Al-Shabaab is targeting telecommunications infrastructure in areas where a concerted military effort is removing them from the villages, officials said.Somalia’s biggest telecom firm Hormuud said its infrastructure in Galmuduug, Central Somalia, had…

Peru: President highlights internationalisation of Peruvian export companies

LIMA, Nov 10 (NNN-ANDINA) — President Pedro Castillo highlighted the work undertaken jointly by private companies and the Peruvian State to fulfill the great mission of promoting Peruvian export companies —namely micro and small enterprises. Participating in the ceremony to celebrate Exporters’ Day at Lima Convention Center, he reaffirmed the objectives…

Peru: Trujillo welcomes luxury cruise ship passengers

TRUJILLO (La Libertad region, Peru), Nov 10 (NNN-ANDINA) — A total of 151 foreign tourists who arrived aboard the Silver Wind cruise ship at Salaverry Port —located in the district under the same name in Trujillo province, Peru’s northern La Libertad region— were received in this area to the rhythm of traditional…

Peruvians not required visa to visit UK for up to 6 months

LIMA, Nov 10 (NNN-ANDINA) — As of Wednesday, Nov 10, Peruvians do not need a visa to visit the United Kingdom for a period of up to six months. “Good morning! Welcome to a new chapter in our bilateral relations. Starting this Wednesday) morning, Peruvians who would like to visit…

South Africa: Government puts measures in place to mitigate impact of strike by public servants

PRETORIA, Nov 10 (NNN-SANEWS) — South Africa’s Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) says government has put measures in place to mitigate the impact of strike action by public servants on Thursday. This is after public servants affiliated to the Public Service Association (PSA) have indicated to the employer…

President Ramaphosa announces 90-day Visa free entry for Kenyans to visit South Africa

NAIROBI, Nov 10 (NNN-SANEWS) — President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that Kenyans will now be able to enter South Africa visa free for a period of 90 days. The President made the announcement during an Official State Visit to the country on Wednesday. During the visit several Memoranda of Understanding…

South Africa gets EUR600 million loan from Germany, France to support green transition

PRETORIA, Nov 10 (NNN-SANEWS/AGENCIES) — South Africa is to receive 600 million euros ($603 million) from France and Germany as part of an ambitious investment plan to help its energy transition green-lighted at the COP27, the three countries announced Wednesday. “South Africa, France and Germany have signed loan agreements for…

Italy: Syrian migrants defy Salvini’s rules in Catania port stand-off; leap into sea and swim to shore

CATANIA (Italy), Nov 9 (NNN-EFE) — Two Syrian refugees who attempted to defy Italy’s tough migration blockade by leaping from a NGO rescue vessel and swimming to shore have spent the night in the Sicilian port of Catania. The migrants, who jumped ship Monday, have refused to return to the…

Caribbean: Tropical Storm Nicole likely to become hurricane

NASSAU, Nov 9 (NNN-CNN) — Tropical Storm Nicole strengthened as it churned into the Bahamas on its way to Florida’s Atlantic coast, where a hurricane warning was issued for over 250 miles of shoreline, and millions of citizens were advised to hunker down and prepare. Nicole, with maximum sustained winds…