United Nations says more than 50 Congolese refugees have died in Burundi

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 12 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — The United Nations says that at least 53 people who fled ongoing fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have died in neighbouring Burundi. Its refugee agency said 25 Congolese passed away due to a cholera outbreak, while six others died from anaemia…

China, Lesotho pledge deeper cooperation amid changing US trade policy

MASERU, Jan 12 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — China and Lesotho have agreed to deepen cooperation across key sectors following an official visit by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, reaffirming strong bilateral ties and a shared commitment to development. Both sides commended the progress achieved under the China–Africa cooperation framework, which has played…

Tanzania, China deepen ties

President Samia Suluhu Hassan hosts China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi at State House, Dar es Salaam DAR ES SALAAM, Jan 12 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has reaffirmed Tanzania’s commitment to its long-standing strategic partnership with China and acknowledged her consistent support for Tanzania. She made the remarks during a…

Argentina: Uncontrolled fires in Patagonia, after 6 days; authorities says fires set intentionally

BUENOS AIRES, Jan 12 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) — Six days after it began, the forest fire continues to consume hectares of the beautiful Argentine Patagonian landscape in the Andean province of Chubut, local media report. The flames are currently advancing uncontrollably and keeping several towns in the area on edge. The…

President of Djibouti received Prime Minister of Ethiopia

DJIBOUTI, Jan 12 (PRENSA LATINA) — Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh received Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed for talks on issues of bilateral and regional interest. Ahmed, on his Twitter account, revealed that they discussed geopolitical dynamics, peace and security in the region, and strengthening cooperation between the two countries.…

Pres Diaz-Canel rejects US satements and reaffirms defense of Cuba

HAVANA, Jan 12 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) — President Miguel Díaz-Canel condemned the immoral statements made by the US government against Cuba and reaffirmed readiness to defend the country. In a clear allusion to the remarks made by US President Donald Trump, the Cuban leader emphasized on social media that “those who…

South Africa: President Ramaphosa to attend UAE summit

PRETORIA, Jan 12 (NNN-SANEWS) — President Cyril Ramaphosa will participate in the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday. The President will undertake an official visit to the UAE on Jan 12-13 at the invitation of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of…

China’s top diplomat postpones visit to Somalia, arrives in Tanzania

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi MOGADISHU, Jan 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — China’s top diplomat postponed what would have been a historic visit to Somalia, part of a tour of Africa aimed at bolstering strategic trade, the East African nation’s foreign affairs ministry said.Wang Yi’s planned visit would have been the first…

South Africa defends BRICS naval drills as ‘essential’ amid tensions

Naval drills with Russia, China, Iran & others protect maritime trade PRETORIA, Jan 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — South Africa has defended weeklong naval drills with Russia, Iran, China and other countries as “essential”, describing the manoeuvres off its coast as a vital response to rising maritime tensions globally.The “Will for Peace…

Finland: Thousands of tourists stranded in Lapland as cold grounds flights

LAPLAND (Finland), Jan 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Thousands of tourists have been stranded in Finland’s Lapland as a severe cold spell has grounded flights out of one of its airports. Departures from Lapland’s Kittila airport that would have ferried winter travellers back to places like London, Bristol, Manchester, Paris and Amsterdam…