Russia-Ukraine conflict: Kyiv water supply restored but blackouts remain

 KYIV, Nov 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The authorities in Kyiv say water and power supplies have been restored, a day after a wave of Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital’s infrastructure. Announcing the resumption of services, Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko on Tuesday said scheduled partial blackouts would continue, to manage electricity…

Angola leader sends special envoy to Kagame, Tshisekedi over DRC crisis

 THE ANGOLAN FOREIGN MINISTER BEING WELCOMED BY PRESIDENT TSHISEKEDI  KIGALI/KINSHASA, Nov 2 (NNN-NEWVISION) — The President of Angola, Joao Lourenco, has sent a special envoy to the President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame, and his counterpart, Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).  In separate meetings, Angola’s Minister of…

Former Argentinean president charged for alleged espionage

BUENOS AIRES, Nov 2 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) — Federal prosecutor Franco Picardi charged former Argentine President Mauricio Macri for allegedly being responsible for a systematic plan of illegal espionage during his government (2015-2019), revealed today newspaper Pagina 12.     According to the newspaper, the former president was accused of monitoring, through the…

Ecuadorian President gives up holiday trip to the US after series of domestic attacks

QUITO, Nov 2 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) — Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso gave up his vacation in the United States due to the insecurity crisis after a series of attacks with explosives occurred in Esmeraldas and Guayaquil.     The president planned to go to Orlando, Florida, with his family during this week’s long…

PAHO reports alarming cholera outbreak in Haiti

Instructions to the population against cholera symptoms posted at a center in Haiti WASHINGTON, Nov 2 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) — Following three years cholera-free, Haiti reported a fresh cholera outbreak, with hundreds of suspects, dozens of confirmed cases and 36 new deaths till mid-October, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) informed…

UN chief welcomes first trial of special court in Central African Republic

UNITED NATIONS, Nov 2 (NNN-Xinhua) — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomes the completion of the first trial of the Special Criminal Court in the Central African Republic (CAR), hailing it as a milestone in the country’s efforts to bring to justice those committing serious crimes, his spokesperson said on Tuesday.…

FIFA warns Tunisia it faces possible ouster from World Cup 2022

ZURICH, Nov 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Football’s world governing body FIFA has warned the Tunisian Football Federation (TFF) that their team’s participation at Qatar World Cup 2022 could be under threat if there is found to be government interference within the organisation. Having qualified for their sixth World Cup, the North…

Chinese company hands over Nigeria’s first deep sea port

LAGOS, Nov 2 (NNN-KBC) — China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd (CHEC) on Monday handed over Nigeria’s first deep sea port to the government after the completion of the huge maritime project in the country’s economic hub city of Lagos. The port will meet the needs of Nigeria’s economic development, said…

Arab summit kicks off in Algeria with focus on food security, Palestinian issue

ALGIERS, Nov 2 (NNN-Xinhua) — The 31st session of the Arab League (AL) summit kicked off on Tuesday evening in the Algerian capital of Algiers with regional food security and Palestinian issue being on top of agenda. Tunisian President Kais Saied, whose country hosted the last AL summit in 2019,…

Kenya provides 16 mln USD for drought mitigation amid hunger

NAIROBI, Nov 2 (NNN-Xinhua) — Kenyan President William Ruto said his government has allocated 2 billion shillings (16.47 million U.S. dollars) for food relief to counties affected by the severe drought across the country. Ruto said the government will also collaborate with development partners and the private sector to raise…