UN: Pres Tshisekedi accuses Rwanda, again, of backing rebels in DR Congo

Rwanda’s President, Paul Kagame and DR Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi UNITED NATIONS, Sept 22 (NNN-GNA) — DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has reignited an accusation against Rwanda, insisting that Kigali is still fanning rebel groups in his country’s territory.In a speech to the UN General Assembly, Tshisekedi claimed his efforts…

Nigeria approves 18 candidates for February 2023 presidential race

Nigerians queue to vote in 2019. ABUJA, Sept 22 (NNN-GNA) — Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cleared 18 candidates contesting for the presidency in the 2023 General Election, promising a crowded race in February next year.A circular released by the electoral body on Tuesday provided the names of…

Kenya on high alert after Ebola outbreak in Uganda

Medical staff of an Ebola Treatment Unit (ETU) in DR Congo NAIROBI, Sept 22 (NNN-KBC) — Kenya’s Ministry of Health has urged all counties to screen all truck drivers, bush meat handlers, health care workers, and travelers for the Ebola virus after Uganda reported an outbreak of the disease.In a…

South Africa: Good governance leaves little room for corruption – Public Prosecutors

PRETORIA, Sept 22 (NNN-SANEWS) — If unethical practices continue to plague local governance, the country will not be able “investigate and prosecute” away crippling government corruption, says National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Shamila Batohi. Batohi was addressing the launch of the Local Government Anti-Corruption Forum (LGACF) and the Local…

South Africa records an increase in whooping cough cases

PRETORIA, Sept 22 (NNN-SANEWS) — South Africa has this year recorded an upsurge in the number of pertussis cases, commonly known as “whooping cough”. According to the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), the country saw very few pertussis cases reported through the notifiable medical conditions (NMC) surveillance system in…

Covid-19: Peru’s cases total 4,135,141; death toll reaches 216,381

LIMA, Sept 22 (NNN-ANDINA) — The number of citizens infected with COVID-19 rose to 4,135,141 and the death toll reached 216,381 in Peru as of Sept 19, the Ministry of Health (Minsa) has reported. Within this framework, 410 cases were detected and 10 people passed away due to the virus on the…

UN: Peru President Castillo highlights boost to agriculture, food security, educational digitalisation

UNITED NATIONS, Sept 22 (NNN-ANDINA) — The President of the Republic Pedro Castillo met with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, with whom he shares the vision of cooperation and defense of democracy. Via social media, the Head of State mentioned the importance of boosting food security in Peru for the benefit of its…

Peru to be among region’s fastest growing countries over next four years

LIMA, Sept 22 (NNN-ANDINA) — Peru will be among the fastest growing countries in the region over the next four years, posting an average annual expansion of 3.5%, Economy and Finance Minister Kurt Burneo affirmed. The government official stressed Peru’s macroeconomic strength and the rapid recovery of production activity, despite the shocks…

‘Violent civil unrest’ in Haiti hampers aid delivery: UN

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Sept 21 (NNN-CARIBBEANNEWSNOW) — An escalation in what the UN is calling “violent civil unrest” in Haiti, and the subsequent blockading of roads across the country, is making it “very challenging for humanitarian partners to assist”, according to the UN Spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric. Nationwide protests sparked initially by the…

Uganda is one of Russia’s reliable partners, says Pres Putin

MOSCOW/KAMPALA, Sept 21 (NNN-NEWVISION) — Russian President Vladimir Putin, has described Uganda as a “reliable partner” in Africa, noting that the ties between Kampala and Moscow will “continue to develop” in many areas.  Putin was speaking after receiving credentials from foreign envoys who included Uganda’s Ambassador designate to Russia Moses…