Cuba ratifies its commitment to eradicating racism

GENEVA, Oct 6 (NNN-ACN) — Cuba ratified Wednesday its commitment to the eradication of racism, during the 51st regular session of the Human Rights Council, in Geneva, Switzerland.Juan Antonio Quintanilla, ambassador and permanent representative of Cuba to the international organizations , while intervening in the general debate highlighted the Cuban…

OPEC+ cuts oil production by 2 million barrels per day

OPEC’s announcement was made by Iran’s Deputy Oil Minister VIENNA, Oct 6 (NNN-ANGOP) — The alliance of oil producers OPEC+, led by Saudi Arabia and Russia, decided Wednesday in Vienna to reduce its production by 2 million barrels per day, the biggest cut since the pandemic.The announcement was made by…

ECOWAS urges Burkina Faso’s people to settle their differences through dialogue

Embalo, current chairman of the ECOWAS BISSAU, Oct 6 (NNN-GNA) — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called on the people of Burkina Faso to settle their differences through dialogue. A statement signed by Umaro Sissoco Embalo, current chairman of the ECOWAS and President of Guinea-Bissau, also called…

Tanzania to step up vigilance after Kenya nods to GMO tech

The government has vowed to step up vigilance against any possible entry of GMOs DAR ES SALAAM, Oct 6 (NNN-GNA) — The Tanzanian government said it will step up vigilance against the importation or illegal entry of genetically modified crops from neighbouring countries that allow the use of biotechnology in…

South African companies ready to showcase products in France

PRETORIA, Oct 6 (NNN-SANEWS) — South African companies are preparing themselves to make a good impression at the Sial Paris International Food Products Exhibition which will take place in France on Oct 15-19. Twenty six companies producing processed foods, non-alcoholic beverages, preserved foods, spices, soups, deep frozen products, health and…

Cyclone Orlene hit Mexico hard but left minor damage

MEXICO CITY, Oct 5 (NNN-EFE) — Cyclone Orlene left Mexican territory on Tuesday morning, leaving minor damage in the west of the country, despite the fact that it hit the states of Sinaloa and Nayarit with force. “Fortunately, people have heeded the call we made and we don’t have major…

83rd massacre in Colombia’s Cali: At least 5 dead

CALI (Colombia), Oct 5 (NNN-TELESUR) — Amidst the airs of renewed peace talks in Colombia, the 83rd massacre so far this year is reported, disclosed the mayor of Cali town, Jorge Iván Ospina.  The Institute for Development and Peace (Indepaz) said the massacre occurred early Tuesday morning in the Colombian…

Colombian President hails restart of peace talks with guerrilla group

The first commander of the Colombian National Liberation Army (ELN), Antonio García (left), and the Colombian government’s commissioner for peace, Danilo Rueda, shake hands after announcing new peace talks in Caracas BOGOTA, Oct 5 (NNN-XINHUA) — Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Tuesday welcomed the restart of ongoing formal peace negotiations…

Malawi: Refugees protest over food ration delays

BLANTYRE, Oct 5 (NNN-ALLAFRICA) — In Malawi, hundreds of refugees and asylum seekers held protests Tuesday over delays for promised cash assistance to buy food. Protesters said they have waited almost four months for promised handouts and are struggling to feed their families. During their protests, the refugees marched to…

Cameroon’s Pres Biya orders enforcement of bilingualism law

YAOUNDE, Oct 5 (NNN-ALLAFRICA) — Cameroon’s president has ordered officials to enforce a 2019 law on bilingualism and make life easier for English speakers in the French-speaking majority country. Complaints of discrimination against English speakers sparked a separatist conflict that, since 2017, has left more than 3,500 people dead. Civilians…