German minister demands sanctions for states delivering arms to Libya

German Foreign Minister, Heiko Maas BERLIN, Jan 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas called for sanctions against states that deliver weapons to war-torn Libya, during a meeting with EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell in Berlin. At a joint press conference, both Maas and Borrell reiterated that a…

Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia leaders hold 3rd tripartite summit in Asmara

ASMARA, Jan 28 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — The Eritrean capital Asmara is hosting the third round of a trilateral summit between presidents of Eritrea and Somalia and the Ethiopian Prime Minister.PM Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia was the first of the visiting leaders to arrive in Asmara on Sunday. He was received at the…

International help for starving lions in Sudan zoo

There has been widespread concern about the plight of the lions KHARTOUM, Jan 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A team of wildlife conservationists has flown to Sudan to look after four starving lions in a zoo in the capital Khartoum.The animals went hungry during the months of political and economic turmoil last…

The Gambia bans group opposed to president

Protesters have been calling for elections this year BANJUL, Jan 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Gambia has banned a movement opposed to President Adama Barrow’s decision to renege on a promise to call elections this year. Barrow came to power in 2017 as the head of an alliance of parties opposed…

Aid agencies seeks safe ports for 500 migrants rescued in Mediterranean Sea

ROME, Jan 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Aid agencies operating in the Mediterranean Sea say they are looking for safe ports in Malta and Italy for nearly 500 migrants rescued during the last 72 hours after sailing from Libya.The agencies, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and SOS Méditerranée, said some of those rescued…

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 split the loss-making company should not be rushed, because risks associated with the process need to be assessed and managed properly. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced last year that Eskom would…

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 lake in the southern US state ofAlabama, the local fire chief said Monday. “At this point, I can confirm eight fatalities,” said Gene Necklaus, thefire chief of Scottsboro, Alabama, 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 May presidential elections. The national conference for the ruling CNDD-FDD party in the rural province of Gitega is the latest proof that the country’s president Pierre Nkurunziza will now retire after serving…

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) — Former Colombian international footballer Jhon Viáfara has been extradited to the US on drug trafficking charges. Viáfara, 41, was arrested a year ago in the Colombian city of Cali…

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 participating of a conference at the Council of Americas. Later in the day he will meet International Monetary Fund and U.S. Treasury officials, as part of Argentina’s efforts to revive…