South Africa’s Eskom new CEO warns against hasty unbundling of firm
JOHANNESBURG, Jan 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The new chief executive of South Africa’s power utility Eskom said that a plan to…
US: Eight dead in boat dock fire – fire chief
MIAMI, Jan 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Eight people were killed in a late nightfire that swept through docked boats on a…
Burundi ruling party chooses Gen. Evariste Ndayishimiye to replace Nkurunziza
BUJUMBURA, Jan 27 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Burundi’s Gen. Evariste Ndayishimiye was on Sunday confirmed as the ruling party’s candidate in the…
Ex Colombian international footballer (English Premier League) extradited to US on drugs charges
Former Colombian international footballer Jhon Viáfara has been extradited to the US on drug trafficking charges. HOUSTON, Jan 27 (NNN-MERCOPRESS)…
Argentine economy minister in New York for talks with IMF and US Treasury officials
NEW YORK, Jan 27 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Argentina’s Economy Minister Martin Guzman is in New York and on Monday will be…
Nigeria: Pres Buhari orders air strikes against bandits
President Muhammadu Buhari ABUJA, Jan 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered air strikes against bandits, kidnappers and…
France to evacuate citizens from Wuhan by air
An officer at one of the roads blocked by the police to restrict people leaving Wuhan PARIS, Jan 27 (NNN-AGENCIES)…
Peru opposition suffers crushing blow in legislative elections
LIMA, Jan 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Peru’s Keiko Fujimori-led opposition suffered a crushing blow at legislative elections on Sunday, losing dozens…
Trump to unveil Middle East peace plan to Israeli leaders this week
WASHINGTON, Jan 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to disclose details of his long-delayed Middle East peace…
Nigeria: Four die as suicide bomber hits Borno mosque
ABUJA, Jan 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Four persons died during a suicide attack on a mosque in Gwoza, southern Borno State.Gwoza…