River Nile dam: Talks fail to solve water dispute
Construction the Grand Renaissance Dam start in 2011 ADDIS ABABA, Jan 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A major meeting on the future…
Food insecurity in Haiti expected to rise this year, says UN Humanitarian Agency
Humanitarians are seeking US$252 million to support more than two million people in Haiti PORT-AU-PRINCE, Jan 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The…
Italy contributes US$ 610,000 to help drought hit Zambia
UN World Food Program LUSAKA, Jan 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a €500,000…
Killing of political activists: US imposes sanctions on South Sudan’s First Vice President
South Sudanese First Vice President Taban Deng Gai WASHINGTON, Jan 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States Treasury Department imposed individual…
UN warns of ‘devastating surge’ of attacks in Sahel region
The military campaign against attacks started more than six years ago UNITED NATIONS, Jan 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Sahel region…
Cosmetics hidden in fake baby: Uganda busts smuggler from DRC
Intelligence had been gathered about the particular smuggling mode. KAMPALA, Jan 10 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — The Ugandan Revenue Authority, URA, recorded…
Indonesia equips forest rangers with guns in illegal logging battle
BANDA ACEH (Indonesia), Jan 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Forest rangers inIndonesia’s Aceh province will be equipped with guns in the battle…
Global road accidents up, deaths down: data
PARIS, Jan 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Road accidents have become more frequent but less deadly over the last 30 years as…
Bolivia opens probe into 600 former Morales officials
Bolivia’s interim government led by Jeanine Anez LA PAZ, Jan 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) –– Bolivia’s interim government said it would launch…
India: 15 foreign envoys visit J&K at government invitation
A security vehicle escort the cavalcade of ambassadors in Srinagar SRINAGAR/NEW DELHI, Jan 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A delegation of 16 New Delhi-based envoys and other…