Senegal arrests suspected killer of AFP’s Gambia correspondent

BANJUL (Gambia), Nov 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A former member of a Gambian death squad suspected of killing AFP’s correspondent in the west African country in 2004 was arrested on Saturday Nov 29 in neighbouring Senegal, the Gambian government said. Gambian authorities said Sanna Manjang served in the notorious “Junglers” paramilitary…

Kenya launches $1.5 bn road project with Chinese firms

NAIROBI, Nov 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Kenya on Friday launched a $1.5 billion road expansion project financed by Chinese firms, including a state-owned company. Beijing is among Kenya’s top five development lenders, with Nairobi owing China some $4.7 billion, according to official 2025 data. Much of this comes from the $5…

Greece puts capital Athens on water emergency footing

ATHENS, Nov 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Greece has put the greater Athens area and two islands on a water emergency footing, to speed up infrastructure works and address the mounting threat of chronic drought. The environment ministry late Friday announced the move, which also covers the Aegean islands of Patmos and…

UK fails to reach deal to access EU defence scheme

LONDON, Nov 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Britain said Friday it was “disappointing” talks with Brussels to access a 150-billion-euro EU scheme to bolster Europe’s defences had failed amid disagreement over the entry fee. European nations have scrambled to bolster their militaries since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with Brussels launching its…

Bolivia’s Second Lady in ICU with brain tumor

LA PAZ, Nov 29 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Bolivian Congresswoman Diana Romero -the wife of Vice President Edmand Lara- has been admitted to an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) due to her deteriorating health caused by a brain tumor. The Christian Democratic Party (PDC) lawmaker recently began treatment with medication to control the…

After 24 years in power, Prime Minister Comrade Ralph loses St Vincent and the Grenadines elections

KINGSTOWN, Nov 29 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — After 24 consecutive years in office, St Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves -also known as Comrade Ralph for his leftwing stance- lost Thursday’s elections to historian and political scientist Dr. Goodwin Friday of the center-right New Democratic Party (NDP). The 79-year-old Gonsalves…

Peru declare emergency along border as illegal migrants flocking from Chile

LIMA, Nov 29 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Peruvian President José Jerí convened an “extraordinary Council of Ministers meeting to declare, as announced, a state of emergency” along the border with Chile as a direct response to a growing influx of undocumented migrants. The measure seeks to dramatically tighten border control and security.…

Tanzania receives over 152,000 tourists in 21 days of November

ARUSHA, Nov 29 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — TANZANIA has received 152,223 domestic and international tourists just three weeks of November. The Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Dr Ashatu Kijaji who visited the  Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority, had the opportunity to see and greet tourists from various countries who were entering and…

Tanzania, Algeria mark 61 years of diplomatic ties

DAR ES SALAAM, Nov 29 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — TANZANIA and Algeria have jointly celebrated 71 years since Algeria’s revolution and 61 years of diplomatic relations between the two nations, highlighting decades of strong cooperation in development, trade, and education. The event, organized by the Algerian Embassy in Tanzania, brought together senior government…

Tourism Boom: Zanzibar nears 1m visitors a year

ZANZIBAR, Nov 29 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — Zanzibar is on the verge of a historic milestone as annual tourist arrivals move closer to the one-million mark—an achievement that tourism authorities say reflects the islands’ growing global appeal, resilience, and maturing hospitality sector. Data from the Office of the Chief Government Statistician shows that…