Colombia: FARC dissidents accept peace plan

BOGOTA, Oct 19 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) — The Second Marquetalia, dissidents of the extinct Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People’s Army (FARC-EP) said that they accept the total peace proposal of President Gustavo Petro. On Aug 7, Gustavo Petro was positioned as the new president of the Republic. The Colombian people have…

FIFA records close to three million ticket sales in less than 33 days to World Cup kick off  

ZURICH, Oct 19 (NNN-GNA) — The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) has recorded a total of 2.89 million ticket sales in less than 33 days to the 2022 World Cup tournament in Qatar. According to the world football body, the 2.89 million tickets sold so far were for the 64…

I’ve delivered high-impact projects across Nigeria – outgoing Pres Buhari

Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari ABUJA, Oct 19 (NNN-GNA) — Outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he’s leaving a lasting legacy by delivering high-impact projects across Nigeria.Buhari who spoke at his last ministerial performance review retreat, highlighted the progress his administration has made in the areas of infrastructure, agriculture, economy, and health…

Economic crunch: GUTA members starts 5-day strike Wednesday

GUTA members are to close their shops over the period ACCRA, Oct 19 (NNN-GNA) — Members of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) will Wednesday close shops in Accra to protest deteriorating economic situation.The group described the industrial action, which will end on Monday Oct 24, as a “pinch”…

Africans should own Independent Power Projects: South Africa’s Energy Minister Mantashe

CAPE TOWN, Oct 19 (NNN-SANEWS) — With South Africa witnessing a rapid growth in private sector investments in the form of Independent Power Projects, the continent must ensure that it becomes an active participant in these projects, says Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe. “We note that a…

Pres Ramaphosa reiterates South Africa’s support for Western Sahara’s independence

PRETORIA, Oct 19 (NNN-SANEWS) — President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed South Africa’s support for the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, commonly referred to as Western Sahara, which has endured a long territorial dispute between Morocco and its indigenous Sahrawi people.   “Morocco’s illegal occupation of Western Sahara remains a matter of…

UN ECA to examine food and energy security in North Africa, discuss strategies

RABAT, Oct 19 (NNN-ECA) — The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Office for North Africa held on Tuesday a webinar on “Food and energy security in North Africa amid the global multifaceted crisis”.Cereals are a major component of the North African diet, however, production within the sub-region is currently…

Peruvians to be exempt from UK visa starting Nov 9

LIMA, Oct 19 (NNN-ANDINA) — Peruvian nationals will be exempt from visa requirements to visit the United Kingdom starting Nov 9 this year, the British Embassy in Lima announced Tuesday. According to the diplomatic mission, this update strengthens bilateral relations and promotes visits by Peruvians to the United Kingdom. At a press…

UN Security Council condemns attack on peacekeepers in Mali

UN peacekeepers in central Mali UNITED NATIONS, Oct 18 (NNN-Xinhua) — The UN Security Council strongly condemned an attack on UN peacekeepers in Mali, which killed three peacekeepers from Chad and injured three others. In a press statement, the members of the Security Council expressed their deepest condolences and sympathy…

Preliminary investigations show gas leaks in Nord Stream pipelines caused by explosions: Danish police

COPENHAGEN, Oct 18 (NNN-Xinhua) — Preliminary investigations have confirmed that “powerful explosions caused extensive damage to Nord Stream 1 and 2 in Denmark’s exclusive economic zone,” the Copenhagen Police said in a press release Tuesday. “The Copenhagen Police, with the assistance of the Danish Defence Forces and in cooperation with…