Cubans protest at Havana embassy as Panama tightens visa requirements

People gather outside Panama’s embassy in Havana the day after Panama’s government announced it will require transit visas for Cubans HAVANA, March 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Upwards of 400 Cubans, many holding passports and plane tickets, gathered at Panama’s embassy in Havana protesting new visa requirements that hinder those in a…

Guyana files case to ICJ about oil reserves dispute with Venezuela

THE HAGUE, March 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Guyana, a small nation in South America, has submitted a case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in a bid to dismiss Venezuela’s longstanding claim to Essequibo, which has recently been found to have huge deposits of oil. Guyana’s foreign ministry in a…

Libya armed groups backing rival PM withdraw from Tripoli

Armed groups backing Libyan interim Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah control Tripoli TRIPOLI, March 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Libya’s parliament-appointed Prime Minister Fathi Bashagha said that armed groups backing him have withdrawn from positions around Tripoli, after the UN warned of a new escalation in the divided country. Libya has had…

UN appeals for urgent aid in Malawi after Tropical Storm Ana

LILONGWE, March 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UN and other humanitarian organisations in Malawi have launched a flash appeal for U.S.$29.4 million to provide assistance for the next three months to those hit hardest by Tropical Storm Ana in Malawi. The appeal focuses on the six hardest-hit districts where an estimated 680,000 people…

Six Nigerian airlines form historic alliance to improve service

LAGOS, March 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Six Nigeria airlines – Air Peace, Azman Air, United Nigeria Airline, Arik Air, Aero Contractors and Max Air – have announced an alliance called the ‘Spring Alliance’, to mutually support one another’s operations in order to provide better service to passengers. The airlines signed the…

Argentine Lower House passes IMF deal

BUENOS AIRES, March 12 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) –Argentina’s House of Deputies greenlighted the deal reached between the administration of President Alberto Fernández and the International Monetary Fund in the wee hours of Friday by 202 votes in favor, 37 against, and 13 abstentions. Among those opposing the arrangement were a group of…

Ecuador grants amnesty to those involved in 2019 social uprising

LA PAZ, March 12 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Ecuador’s National Assembly passed a bill to grant amnesty to 268 people who were being prosecuted for “exercising their own right and collective rights recognized in the Constitution and international instruments” during the social uprisings in the last quarter of 2019, it was announced.…

Pan African Forum advocates for removal of sanctions on Zimbabwe

HARARE, March 12 (NNN-KNA) — The Chairman of Pan African Forum Dr David Matsanga has called on the international community to lift sanctions against Zimbabwe stating the restrictions are hurting the southern African Nation. Matsanga termed the sanctions as illegal and assured Zimbabwe of his continued advocacy to ensure that…

Kenya: Probe into helicopter supplying ammunition to bandits launched

NAIROBI, March 12 (NNN-KINA) — Investigations on claims by locals in Baringo County of a mysterious helicopter alleged to be supplying ammunition to bandits in the area has been launched by the Kenyan government. Rift Valley Regional Commissioner Mohammed Maalim assured the residents that the matter was being looked into…

Fresh clashes in Sudan’s Darfur kill at least 19

KHARTOUM, March 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 19 people have been killed in Sudan’s restive Darfur region, officials said Friday, in the latest violence between rival groups that has left dozens dead this week.   Fresh clashes which broke out Thursday have seen armed groups battle in the rugged Jebel…