Daughter of former South Africa president Zuma accused of recruiting for Russian forces

JOHANNESBURG, Nov 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — South African police are investigating claims that a daughter of ex-president Jacob Zuma was involved in recruiting men to join Russian mercenaries in the Ukraine war, they said Sunday. The allegations against Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, an MP in her father’s MK political party, were made by…

Cameroon opposition leader flees to Gambia for ‘safety’ after vote

BANJUL, Nov 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Cameroon’s opposition figure Issa Tchiroma Bakary, who contests the outcome of his country’s October election that returned Paul Biya to power amid violent protests, has fled to The Gambia, the Gambian government said. The west African country said he had been allowed to enter the…

EU, Africa leaders to talk trade and minerals, as Ukraine looms large

LUANDA, Nov 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — European and African leaders gather in Angola Monday for a summit aimed at deepening economic and security ties that will serve as a backdrop to emergency talks on Ukraine. France’s Emmanuel Macron, Germany’s Friedrich Merz and Kenya’s William Ruto are among dozens of European Union…

Tanzania is safe, secure, and peaceful; global tourists are reassured: govt spokesman

DAR ES SALAAM, Nov 24 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — At a lively press conference in Dar es Salaam, Government spokesperson and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, Gerson Msigwa, delivered a strong and confident message aimed at calming fears among international tourists following recent waves of misleading reports abroad.…

Ethiopia: Death toll from Marburg outbreak rises to 5

ADDIS ABABA, Nov 24 (NNN-XINHUA) — The death toll from Ethiopia’s Marburg virus disease outbreak has risen to five, the country’s Ministry of Health has said. In its latest update, the ministry said the outbreak’s case fatality rate now stands at 50 percent. Two additional infections were confirmed after laboratory…

WHO: Global tobacco control conference adopts decisions on environment, liability

GENEVA, Nov 24 (NNN-XINHUA) — A global conference on tobacco control concluded here with a series of critical decisions adopted. Key decisions during the Eleventh Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP11), under the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), were reached on tobacco control…

Slovenians oppose assisted-dying law in referendum

LJUBLJANA, Nov 24 (NNN-XINHUA) — A majority of Slovenian voters on Sunday rejected a law that legalizes assisted dying, the State Electoral Commission said. According to preliminary results of the national referendum, 53.4 percent voted against the law, while 46.6 percent supported it. Voter turnout reached almost 41 percent. The…

2026 World Cup: Haitian fans to be denied US visas over travel ban

Haiti fans could be banned attending matches in the US WASHINGTON, Nov 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — United States President Donald Trump’s administration has announced that Haitian supporters will not be granted visas ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Haiti secured its place at the World Cup for only the second time…

South Africa: Deputy President Mashatile meets Chinese Premier Li Qiang to boost trade and diplomatic relations

JOHANNESBURG, Nov 24 (NNN-SANEWS) — Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s office has described his meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Johannesburg as an opportunity to further South Africa’s strategic goals in trade, investment, industrialisation, multilateral cooperation, and governance, while also strengthening political and diplomatic relations with China. “During the meeting,…

Türkiye President praises South Africa’s support for Palestinians amid Gaza crisis

JOHANNESBURG, Nov 24 (NNN-SANEWS) — President of the Republic of Türkiye, Tayyip Erdoğan, says his country remains committed to supporting a lasting truce and contributing to the reconstruction of Gaza, and he has commended South Africa for standing firmly with Palestinians. “South Africa’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause is…