Tropical depression number 9 forms at the Caribbean Sea

HAVANA, Sept 24 (NNN-ACN) — The Cuban Institute of Meteorology ( INSMET) reported that in the early hours of Friday morning, tropical depression 9 of the current hurricane season was formed, which has maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour, and higher gusts.According to the communication, at 5:00 a.m.…

DR Congo: Three baby chimps kidnapped from a sanctuary, abductors are demanding a ransom – first case in the world

César, one of the baby chimpanzees abducted on Sept 9 KINSHASA, Sept 24 (NNN-GNA) — An animal sanctuary in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing demands for ransom money after kidnappers abducted three of its baby chimpanzees.“This is the first time in the world that baby apes were…

Ebola: Tanzania to screen for Ebola after Uganda outbreak

DAR ES SALAAM, Sept 24 (NNN-GNA) — Tanzania has urged its citizens, especially at its borders, to be vigilant following the Ebola outbreak in Uganda. So far, no Ebola case has been reported in Tanzania.It has also called for screening at its borders and public education on Ebola symptoms.In a…

Ebola: 11 dead in suspected and confirmed cases in Uganda

KAMPALA, Sept 24 (NNN-GNA) — In the last 24 hours, Uganda has recorded four confirmed cases of Ebola, bringing the cumulative number of confirmed cases to 11, the country’s health ministry reported in a statement.The Ugandan Health Ministry considers a “probable case” as any person who died from suspected EVD…

Nigerian Army arrests two suspected terrorists while withdrawing N14million inside a bank

ZARIA (Kaduna, Nigeria), Sept 24 (NNN-GNA) — Two suspected accomplices in terrorist attacks were arrested by Operation Hadarin Daji troops inside a commercial bank in Zaria, Kaduna.During a conference at the Defense Headquarters (DHQ), Musa Danmadami, the Director of Defence Media Operations, stated that the suspects were arrested on Sept…

Ghana Government, 13 banks sign GH¢10 billion deal for YouStart programme

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta & Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Bankers Association, John Awuah ACCRA, Sept 24 (NNN-GNA) — With a combined commitment of GH¢10billion, government has signed a contract for the YouStart Commercial Programme with the Ghana Association of Bankers (GAB) and 13 leading banks.The three-year commercial programme –…

IMF ranks Ghana first in Africa with largest outstanding debt owed

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta WASHINGTON, Sept 24 (NNN-GNA) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has ranked Ghana number one in Africa with the largest outstanding debt owed to the Bretton Woods institution.The Fund in its latest Quarterly Finances report ending July 2022 showed that Ghana’s outstanding debt obligations are estimated at 1.31…

BRICS Ministers voice concern on global conflicts

NEW YORK, Sept 24 (NNN-SANEWS) — The BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs and International Relations have expressed concern on the increasing and ongoing conflicts in many parts of the world. “They reiterated the need for full respect of international humanitarian law and the provision of humanitarian aid by the basic…

Peru’s President reaffirms reestablishment of relations with SADR-Western Sahara

NEW YORK, Sept 24 (NNN-ANDINA) — Peru President Pedro Castillo reaffirmed the reestablishment of diplomatic relations with the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), also known as Western Sahara, and ratified the recognition of its sovereignty. During a work meeting the Head of State held with Foreign Affairs Minister Mohamed Salem Uld…

Peru: President swears in two Ministers

LIMA, Sept 24 (NNN-ANDINA) — Peru President Pedro Castillo on Friday evening administered the oath of office to two State Ministers who will lead the following sectors: Defense and Transportation-Communications. The Head of State swore in Daniel Hugo Barragan Coloma as Defense Minister succeeding Richard Washington Tineo Quispe while Tineo Quispe…