AU welcomes declaration of truce by Ethiopia in Tigray region

ADDIS ABABA, March 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) Moussa Faki Mahamat has welcomed the Declaration of an indefinite Humanitarian Truce by the Government of Ethiopia over the Tigray region. The AUC chairperson says this will expedite the provision of much-needed humanitarian aid to people…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: EU signs US gas deal to curb reliance on Russia

BRUSSELS, March 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US and the EU have announced a major deal on liquified natural gas, in an attempt to reduce Europe’s reliance on Russian energy. The agreement will see the US provide the EU with extra gas, equivalent to around 10% of the gas it currently…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Thousands of Russians rally against Putin in Prague

Members of Prague’s Russian community taking part in the anti-war demonstration in Prague  PRAGUE, March 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Thousands of largely Russian protesters rallied against President Vladimir Putin in central Prague on Saturday, calling on him to stop the war in Ukraine. Around 5,000 people, according to the organisers, chanted…

US calls for tougher UN Security Council sanctions against North Korea

UNITED NATIONS, March 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States called for tougher international sanctions against North Korea at the UN Security Council, accusing Pyongyang of “increasingly dangerous provocations” after it test-fired its largest-ever intercontinental ballistic missile. “The United States calls on all member states to fully implement the existing Security Council…

EU’s Borrell says nuclear agreement with Iran ‘very close’

European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell DOHA, March 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Top EU diplomat Josep Borrell said Iran and world powers were “very close” to agreement on reviving their 2015 nuclear deal, which would curb Tehran’s nuclear programme in exchange for lifting tough sanctions.…

Tunisian security forces say foil stabbing plot against interior minister

TUNIS, March 27 (NNN-Xinhua) — Tunisian security forces revealed on Saturday that it had foiled a planned stabbing attack on Interior Minister Taoufik Charfeddine and dismantled the concerned terrorist cell. The terrorists had prepared to attack the minister during his visit to the southeast of Tunisia in early January, National…

Flu cases rise in US; 1,800 related deaths so far: CDC data

WASHINGTON, March 27 (NNN-Xinhua) — Influenza cases are increasing in most parts of the United States, and the highest level has been recorded in central and south-central regions, according to data released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There have been at least 3.1 million flu…

IMF approves 44-bln-USD loan for Argentina to tackle inflation, boost growth

WASHINGTON, March 27 (NNN-Xinhua) — The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday approved a 44-billion-U.S. dollar loan for Argentina to help the South American country tackle high inflation, ease the debt burden and promote economic growth. The Washington-based lender approved a 30-month extended fund facility, allowing…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: US sanctions over 400 Russian individuals, companies over Ukraine war

Flag of Ukraine WASSHINGTON, March 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States is imposing sanctions on more than 400 people and entities, including Russian oligarchs, politicians and defence companies, in connection with the invasion of Ukraine.The US is to admit 100,000 refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine, and provide more than…

Uganda deputy speaker elevated after death of predecessor

New Speaker Anita Among receives symbol of office from President Museveni KAMPALA, March 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Africa has a new female speaker of Parliament in the person of Anita Among in Uganda.The Women MP for Bukanda had been the deputy Speaker of the country’s legislature, working under the leadership of…