Peru does not recognize referendums in Ukrainian regions for incorporation into Russia

LIMA, Oct 2 (NNN-ANDINA) — Foreign Affairs Minister Cesar Landa affirmed that Peru does not recognize the referendums held in the Ukrainian regions of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia, or their intended incorporation into the Russian Federation. “In accordance with the historical stance of the Peruvian State, in matters of International…

Peru: Coronavirus cases total 4,144,416; death toll reaches 216,575 as monkeypox cases risen to 2,554

LIMA, Oct 2 (NNN-ANDINA) — The number of citizens infected with COVID-19 rose to 4,144,416 and the death toll reached 216,575 in Peru, the Ministry of Health (Minsa) reported. Within this framework, 305 cases were detected and 16 people passed away due to the virus on the analyzed day Sept 30.…

Peru: President greets journalists, reiterates respect for freedom of expression

LIMA, Oct 2 (NNN-ANDINA) — Peruvian Pres Pedro Castillo on Saturday conveyed greetings to journalists nationwide on the occasion of the day of women and men dedicated to the profession of reporting. The Head of State reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to respecting freedom of the press and expression. Via his Twitter…

ECOWAS condemns Burkina Faso coup, demands respect for 2024 transition deal

ACCRA, Oct 1 (NNN-GNA) — The West African regional bloc, Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has condemned the Sept 30, 2022 coup that took place in Burkina Faso, where a new military junta overthrew another.What started out as an exchange of heavy gunfire on Friday morning was confirmed…

US violence: Texan warden arrested after shooting 2 migrants near border

SIERRA BLANCA (Texas, US), Oct 1 (NNN-TELESUR) — A detention center warden and his brother were arrested on Thursday after opening fire on migrants who stopped to drink water along a farm road in Texas near the US-Mexico border. One male migrant was killed and a female wounded in the shooting on…

World Bank approves $750 mln credit to boost Nigerian reforms

ABUJA, Oct 1 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — The World Bank has approved a US$750 million credit line for Nigeria to help the country push through reforms to attract investment and create jobs. Several states in Nigeria are struggling to pay wages due to low revenues and are resorting to borrowing from the…

Grenada removes all taxes on petrol

SAINT GEORGE’S, Oct 1 (NNN-CARIBBEAN NEWS NOW) — The Government of Grenada has removed all taxes on petrol. This means that retailers and consumers will not be required to pay any taxes on petrol, which is defined by law as gasoline and diesel, until December 2022. According to a Petrol Tax Order…

African Court judges, registry officers visit The Hague

African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) THE HAGUE, Oct 1 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — TWO teams of judges and registry officers from the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) have visited the International Criminal Court (ICC) intending to enhance and exchange issues concerning international justice. All the delegates…

Argentina launches Sustainable Transportation Plan

BUENOS AIRES, Oct 1 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — The Government of Argentina launched the National Sustainable Transportation Plan aimed at achieving 2030 goals regarding energy transition for passenger, cargo, and private vehicles. Transport Minister Alexis Guerrera’s roadmap seeks to promote the use of cleaner energies for all modes of vehicles promoting the…

Venezuela strengthen military on Caribbean coast to fight drug trafficking

CARACAS, Oct 1 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Venezuela’s military strength in the northernmost Paraguaná peninsula on the Caribbean seashore has been upped as President Nicolás Maduro urged authorities from the Dutch territories of Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao to join efforts against drug trafficking in the area. “I gave the secret orders for…