London ignores European legislation: UK Supreme Court, final arbiter in human rights issues

LONDON, June 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Britain will not abandon the European Convention on Human Rights but a new Bill of Rights will establish UK Supreme Court in London as the ultimate arbiter on human rights issues. The announcement was done by Dominic Raab, UK Deputy Prime Minister and Justice minister,…

Ghana second most attractive country to invest in Africa – 2022 CEO Barometer report

The survey critically examined the country’s attractiveness as an investment destination ACCRA, June 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ghana has been tipped as the second most attractive country on the continent for Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) to invest in, a 2022 CEO Barometer survey has shown. Out of the 10 countries in…

Children among 13 killed in DR Congo unrest this week: UN

Asylum Seekers from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) KINSHASA, June 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 13 civilians, including four children, were killed in fresh clashes in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo this week, the UN said, amid increased fighting between the army and rebels. Clashes have intensified in recent…

US: New Yorkers slam ‘stupid’ high court gun ruling, Republicans celebrate

People cross the Brooklyn Bridge as they attend “March for Our Lives” rally, one of a series of nationwide protests against gun violence NEW YORK, June 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — From the streets of New York to the corridors of Congress, Americans expressed both outrage and delight at the Supreme Court’s…

South Africa records first case of monkeypox

Initial symptoms of monkeypox typically include a high fever, swollen lymph nodes and a blistery, chickenpox-like rash JOHANNESBURG, June 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — South Africa on Thursday reported its first case of monkeypox, joining some 40 other countries that have identified patients with the disease. “The patient is a 30-year-old male…

Kenya formalizes diplomatic relations with more Caribbean States

KIGALI (Rwanda), June 24 (NNN-KBC) — Kenya is set to host more resident diplomatic missions for Caribbean States after the formalization of diplomatic relations between Kenya and two additional CARICOM members; Belize and Antigua and Barbuda. Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Raychelle Omamo who is leading the Kenyan delegation to the…

At least 5 people killed in building blaze in Argentine capital

Three children and two adults reportedly died in the blaze BUENOS AIRES, June 24 (NNN-Xinhua) — At least five people were killed and 35 others were affected Thursday when an apartment caught fire in the Argentine capital Buenos Aires, local authorities and medical personnel confirmed. The fire started at 5:45…

Libya’s Interior Ministry condemns deadly clashes in Tripoli

TRIPOLI, June 24 (NNN-Xinhua) — Libya’s Interior Ministry condemned the deadly clashes that broke out between armed groups in the capital Tripoli on Wednesday. “The Interior Ministry has followed up with great concern the tragic events that took place in the capital Tripoli late on Wednesday, when clashes erupted between…

World leaders descend on Rwanda for Commonwealth summit

Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson walks on stage to address a conference in Kigali KIGALI, June 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — An array of presidents and prime ministers continued to descend on Rwanda Thursday from around the world for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Kigali.British Prime Minister Boris Johnson…

EU grants Ukraine candidate status in ‘historic moment’

BRUSSELS, June 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — European Union leaders on Thursday granted Ukraine the coveted status of official candidate to join their 27-nation club, a bold geopolitical step hailed by Kyiv and the EU itself as a “historic moment”. Although it could take Ukraine more than a decade to eventually join…