DR Congo: Landslide in North Kivu province kills at least 13, leaves over 30 missing

Residents clean up following torrential rains in Kinshasa KINSHASA, Jan 14 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — A landslide in eastern Congo early Tuesday killed at least 13 people and left over 30 still missing, according to local authorities.The landslide occurred at around 1 a.m. in the village of Burutsi in North Kivu province.…

UN demands independent probe into woman’s killing by US immigration officer

Renee Good seen in her car moments before she was shot by a US immigration officer in Minneapolis GENEVA, Jan 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United Nations demanded a swift and independent investigation after a federal immigration officer fatally shot a protester in the US city of Minneapolis last week. The UN rights…

Costa Rica’s security director says plot to assassinate president uncovered

Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves SAN JOSÉ, Jan 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Costa Rica’s national security chief revealed details of an alleged plot to assassinate President Rodrigo Chaves ahead of presidential and legislative elections. Jorge Torres, director of the Intelligence and National Security Directorate, told journalists about the plot allegations as…

Several killed in Mali as boat capsizes

BAMAKO, Jan 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A boat capsized near the fabled northern Malian city of Timbuktu, killing several people, the regional governor said. “About 50 people were believed to be on board with their luggage” when the vessel sank late Thursday, the governor said. “According to the preliminary reports, the…

Sudan paramilitary strike on southeastern city kills 27

KHARTOUM, Jan 14 (NNN-AGENCEIS) — Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces launched drones at an army base in the southeastern city of Sinja, killing 27 people, military and health sources said. Sinja, the capital of Sennar state, lies around 300 kilometres southeast of Khartoum, along a strategic road connecting the national…

Withdrawal from WHO makes US, World ‘unsafe’: WHO Chief

GENEVA, Jan 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) –The World Health Organization chief warned that Washington’s decision to withdraw from the UN health agency was dangerous for the United States and the rest of the world alike. US President Donald Trump signed an executive order just hours after returning to the White House on…

Freezing rain paralyses transport in Central Europe

VIENNA, Jan 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Freezing rain led to flights being suspended at Vienna airport, while neighbouring Slovakia, Czech Republic and Hungary also experienced travel disruptions. Snow and freezing temperatures buffeted Europe last week, with gale-force winds and storms claiming some 15 lives, causing travel mayhem, shutting schools, and cutting power to hundreds of…

Tanzania’s exports to South Africa hit 5.7tri/-

James Bwana, Tanzania’s High Commissioner to SA DODOMA, Jan 12 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — Tanzania’s gold exports to South Africa have increased significantly over the past five years, boosting trade between the two Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states to approximately 5.7tri-. A latest report by the Tanzania Trade Development Authority (TanTrade) indicates that trade between…

Gambian authorities intercept 780 migrants trying to reach Europe

BANJUL, Jan 12 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Authorities in The Gambia said they have intercepted more than 780 migrants at three different locations, all trying to reach Europe via Spain’s Canary Islands. Among those detained were 233 people from Senegal, 197 from The Gambia, 176 from Guinea, and 148 from Mali. The…

Ethiopia: Construction gets underway in Bishoftu town on ‘Africa’s biggest airport’

ADDIS ABABA, Jan 12 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Construction has begun in the town of Bishoftu on what Ethiopia says will be Africa’s biggest airport and the continent’s largest aviation infrastructure project. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed laid a ceremonial plaque on Saturday marking the start of work at the site located 45…