South Africa, UK raise US$11.34bn to boost fight against HIV, TB and Malaria

JOHANNESBURG, Nov 22 (NNN-SANEWS) — The Global Fund Eighth Replenishment Summit has concluded with pledges reaching some US$11.34 billion to bolster the fight against HIV, tuberculosis and malaria. President Cyril Ramaphosa – co-hosted the summit alongside United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer – announced the outcome at final Summit held…

Canada: Grizzly bear attacked school group in British Columbia, injuring 11, two critically

BELLA COOLA (British Columbia, Canada), Nov 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A grizzly bear is on the loose after attacking a school group in Canada, leaving 11 people injured, two critically. The incident happened on Thursday afternoon on a walking trail in the town of Bella Coola, in the province of British…

US: Washington resident dies of complications from bird flu strain never before reported in humans

WASHINGTON, Nov 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A Washington resident died of complications from an infection with a bird flu strain never before reported in humans, the state Department of Health said. The patient was an older adult with underlying health conditions who had been hospitalized and undergoing treatment for infection with…

Spain: Coal mine accident in Asturias kills two

MADRID, Nov 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Spanish rescuers on Saturday recovered the body of a second worker from a coal mine accident in Asturias, the latest such tragedy to strike the historic northern mining region. Asturias emergency services said in a statement that they were alerted on Friday afternoon to “a…

G20 summit opens in South Africa without US Pres Trump

JOHANNESBURG, Nov 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A US-European rift over the future of Ukraine is set to overshadow a G20 summit starting in South Africa on Saturday further marked by US Pres Donald Trump’s pointed absence. The Johannesburg gathering is being attended by a host of world leaders including French President…

COP31: Australia and Turkey reach hosting deal over climate summit – text

BELÉM (Brazil), Nov 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Australia and Turkey finalised a deal Friday to share responsibilities for hosting next year’s UN climate summit, resolving a long-running standoff over the event. The unusual compromise — in which Turkey hosts the conference but Australia oversees the formal negotiations — is expected to…

Sudan conflict: Scramble for resources fuels brutal civil war

PARIS, Nov 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Behind the civil war tearing Sudan apart for more than two years lie the country’s natural riches, with foreign powers vying for control of its gold, fertile farmland and coastline. Raging since April 2023, the conflict between the regular army and the paramilitary Rapid Support…

Paraguay finalizes first poultry shipment to Philippines

ASUNCION, Nov 21 (NNN-MERC OPRESS) — Paraguay has successfully completed its first-ever export of poultry meat to the Philippines, achieving a significant milestone in its strategy to expand trade with the Asian market. The inaugural shipment took place just two months after the Philippine market was officially opened to the…

Tanzania, Comoros unite against corruption

DAR ES SALAAM, Nov 21 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — Tanzania and Comoros have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen cooperation in five key areas, with good governance at the forefront. The agreement was reached during discussions between Chrispin Chalamila, Director General of Tanzania’s Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB), and a delegation from Comoros…

Nigeria: Bandits place N100m ransom on each abducted victim of Kwara community

Bandits abducted over 30 residents of Eruku community during a church service ABUJA, Nov 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nigerian bandits who abducted over 30 residents of Eruku community during a church service on Tuesday have placed a ransom of N100m on each victim.Some family members who were allegedly contacted by the…