Morocco condemns Israeli actions at Al-Aqsa mosque

RABAT, April 17 (NNN-Xinhua) — Morocco “strongly condemned” Israeli actions against Palestinians at Al-Aqsa mosque, saying such actions will “fuel feelings of hatred and extremism and destroy the chances of reviving the peace process in the region.” In a statement, Morocco’s Foreign Ministry calls on the United Nations and the…

Orban’s landslide victory in Hungarian parliamentary elections confirmed

Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban BUDAPEST, April 17 (NNN-Xinhua) — The final results of Hungary’s parliamentary elections were published Saturday by Hungary’s National Election Office (NVI), confirming the landslide victory of Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s ruling Fidesz-KDNP coalition. The Fidesz-KDNP coalition will take 135 of the 199 seats in Hungary’s…

President Samia’s trip to the US generates $1 billion in investments

President Samia Suluhu Hassan and US Vice President Kamala Harris WASHINGTON, April 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Samia Suluhu Hassan and US Vice President Kamala Harris met on Friday at the White House in Washington DC, with the two leaders pledging strong ties between the two nations.But, perhaps, high on the…

8 killed in revenge-related attacks in South Sudan

JUBA, April 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least eight people have reportedly been killed in revenge-related clashes between communities of Eastern Equatoria State and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area.The fighting is said to have ensued when some South Sudan People Defense Forces (SSPDF) soldiers set up an illegal checkpoint in Kapoeta…

Angola waives visas for Rwandans as Luanda, Kigali sign 9 deals

Rwanda and Angola signed 9 cooperation agreement deals KIGALI, April 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Rwandans traveling to Angola will not be required to have visas, thanks to a new agreement signed between the two countries.On Friday, Rwanda and Angola signed 9 cooperation agreements in different sectors including agriculture and livestock, local…

Rwanda excludes refugees from neighbouring states in UK deal

Rwanda will host 152 asylum seekers from the UKRwanda will host 152 asylum seekers from the UK KIGALI, April 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Rwanda appeared to stoke controversy after a government official said the country will not admit refugees from neighbouring countries under a deal with the United Kingdom to host…

DR Congo conflict: Hiding on top of a hill to escape the rebels

 KINSHASA, April 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tens of thousands of displaced people have gathered for safety on a remote hilltop in Ituri province in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. They are seeking refuge from the persistent, violent attacks that have ravaged the region for decades. Amidst the chaos are children who…

US to host ASEAN leaders in mid-May: White House

 WASHINGTON, April  17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Joe Biden will meet in mid-May with the leaders of Southeast Asian nations, with a likely focus on the rising power of China, the White House announced. The summit, originally scheduled for March, “will demonstrate the United States’ enduring commitment to ASEAN,” White House press secretary…

Six dead, 29 missing after migrant boat capsizes off Libya

TRIPOLI, April 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Six people were found dead and 29 are missing and presumed dead after their boat capsized off the coast of Libya, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said.     “A small wooden boat carrying around 35 migrants capsized off Sabratha, Libya Saturday,” the IOM tweeted. “The bodies of…

UN aid convoy reaches Ethiopia’s conflict-hit Tigray region

UN aid arrives in Ethiopia’s Tigray region ADDIS ABABA, April 16 (NNN-Xinhua) — An additional aid convoy has entered Ethiopia’s conflict-hit northernmost Tigray region, aiming to reach 43,000 people with emergency relief food and 24,000 vulnerable mothers and children with nutritionally fortified food, the United Nations World Food Program said.…