Turkish, Somali presidents discuss regional security, humanitarian aid

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) and President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud ANKARA, July 7 (NNN-Xinhua) — Turkish President Recep Erdogan met on Wednesday with his visiting Somalian counterpart Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in the capital Ankara to discuss regional security and humanitarian aid to the African country. In a…

DR Congo, Rwanda agree to ‘de-escalate’ tensions in Angola-brokered talks

Rwanda President Paul Kagame (L), Angola President Joao Lourenco (C) and DRC President Felix Tshisekedi (R) met for talks after an upsurge in violence in eastern DRC LUANDA, July 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have agreed to a “de-escalation process” following weeks of rising…

Colombia: Rockfall at gold mine kills two miners, injures four

Colombian rescuers remove sludge looking for victims of a gold mine that collapsed BOGOTA, July 7 (NNN-Xinhua) — At least two miners were killed and four others were injured on Wednesday following a rockfall at a gold mine near the Colombian town of Marmato, in the west-central department of Caldas.…

Colombia captures 32 Gulf Clan members suspected of drug trafficking, murder

BOGOTA, July 7 (NNN-Xinhua) — Colombian authorities have captured 32 members of the Gulf Clan, a criminal ring accused of drug trafficking and murder, Defense Minister Diego Molano said. “The Gulf Clan’s strongholds continue to fall one by one. The Search Unit does not offer a respite … The criminals…

South African president warns citizens against under-age drinking

CAPE TOWN, July 7 (NNN-Xinhua) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa warned citizens against under-age drinking, saying the country is losing its future generation to this “scourge.” He sounded the warning at the mass funeral for 21 young victims of last week’s tavern tragedy in East London, Eastern Cape Province.…

UK’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson, faces MPs, refuses to quit despite mass resignations

Embattled Boris Johnson (middle) vowed not to quit LONDON, July 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has told MPs he would “keep going” despite a growing list of Conservative ministers and other officials resigning in protest over his handling of the case of a senior official accused of…

African airlines stare at $4b loss over costly fuel

Expensive jet fuel and other expenses involved in running African airlines will weigh profits down NAIROBI, July 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — African airlines are expected to record a $4.1 billion loss this year on the back of expensive fuel that is eroding the gains made by a recovering business.Africa Airlines Association…

Nigeria: Pres Buhari saddened, shocked, disappointed after terrorists raid Abuja prison

Muhammadu Buhari, President of Najeria ABUJA, July 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness and shock at an attack on a meduim security prison in the capital Abuja.The president’s reaction via a tweet came about 24-hours after the incident that happened at the Kuje Prions on Tuesday.“Saddened…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Evacuations as Russia advances in Ukraine’s Donbas

KYIV, July 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The evacuation of desperate civilians from Sloviansk pressed on Wednesday as Russian troops pushed towards the eastern Ukrainian city in their campaign to control the Donbas region. Sloviansk has been hit by heavy bombardment as Russian forces advance westwards on day 133 of the invasion.…

US tightens sanctions on Iran, targets Chinese, Emirati firms over oil

WASHINGTON, July 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States imposed sanctions on a network of Chinese, Emirati and other companies that it accused of helping to deliver and sell Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products to East Asia, pressuring Tehran as it seeks to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. The US…