Migrant boat sinks off Greek island, nine saved

ATHENS, Nov 1 (NNN-Xinhua) — A rescue operation was underway on Tuesday off the coast of Evia island in the Aegean Sea, after a boat carrying a yet unclear number of migrants sank, Greek national news agency AMNA reported. Nine people have been rescued so far who told local authorities…

Over 180 die in Malawi as cholera death toll rises

Cholera is caused by a bacterial infection LILONGWE, Nov 1 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — The number of deaths from cholera in Malawi rose to 183 at the end of October from 110 at the beginning of the month, the health ministry announced. The rate of infections has been rising, with the cumulative number…

Brazil: President-elect Lula welcomes “Comrade” Argentine President Alberto Fernández in Sao Paulo

SAO PAULO, Nov 1 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Argentine President Alberto Fernández met in Sao Paulo Monday afternoon with Brazil’s President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva to celebrate the latter’s victory in Sunday’s runoff. The Argentine president posted a brief video on his Twitter account in which he appears embracing Lula. “All…

Rwanda Pres Kagame, UN chief hold talks over DR Congo crisis

KIGALI, Nov 1 (NNN-NEWVISION) — The President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame and United Nations (UN) Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, have held talks over the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) conflict. According to Kagame, the discussion centred on how to peacefully end the emerging tension in the east of DRC.…

Kenya ready for more deals with US, President Ruto says

NAIROBI, Nov 1 (NNN-KBC) — Kenya is ready for more trade deals with the US under the AGOA programme, President William Ruto has said. Kenya, he added, has plenty more to offer the United States as a trade partner. Kenya largely exports apparel products to the USA with potential to…

Nigeria strengthens preventive measures following Ebola outbreak in Uganda

ABUJA, Nov 1 (NNN-Xinhua) — Nigeria has strengthened preventive measures at entry points following an outbreak of the Ebola virus in Uganda, said health authorities. In a statement, the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) said that it has scaled up screening of passengers returning from Uganda at airports and…

UN: Tens of thousands of people flee fighting between DR Congo troops, militia

UNITED NATIONS, Nov 1 (NNN-Xinhua) — A flare-up of fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has displaced thousands of people, with some fleeing into Uganda, a UN spokesman said. “Our colleagues in the DRC say that fighting over the weekend between the Congolese armed forces and…

Security Council extends mandate of UN Assistance Mission in Somalia

UNITED NATIONS, Nov 1 (NNN-Xinhua) — The UN Security Council on Monday adopted a resolution to extend the mandate and tasks of the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) for one year, until Oct 31, 2023. Resolution 2657 was adopted by a vote of 14 in favor to none against…

WFP working with Venezuela to deliver aid to flood victims

CARACAS, Nov 1 (NNN-Xinhua) — The World Food Programme (WFP) is working with the Venezuelan government to deliver aid to victims of heavy rains and flooding in the country’s northwest Trujillo state, the UN agency said. The WFP said it will distribute food in five municipalities in Trujillo as part…

Former Czech PM Babis announces presidential candidacy

PRAGUE, Nov 1 (NNN-Xinhua) — Former Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis officially announced his bid for the 2023 presidential election on Monday. Babis emphasized that inflation in the Czech Republic, which rose to a worrying 18 percent annual rate in September, is crippling citizens. One of the wealthiest people in…