South Africa’s energy mix still to lean on coal in next decade
PRETORIA, Oct 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — South Africa’s plans to boost electricity generation over the next decade will be a mix…
Libya’s east-based army stresses importance of disarming militia for political stability
Fighters of the Shelba unit, allied with the Government of National Accord TRIPOLI, Oct 19 (NNN-XINHUA) — The east-based army of Libya stressed the importance of…
Angolan President inaugurates Chinese-built airport
KUITO (Angola), Oct 19 (NNN-ANGOP) — Angolan President Joao Lourenco on Friday inaugurated the Kuito Airport in central Angola’s Bie Province. The airport, one of the…
Ebola still an ‘urgent’ global health emergency: WHO
Health workers wear protective equipment as they prepare to attend to suspected Ebola patients GENEVA, Oct 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The…
Ghana flooding leaves 28 dead
ACCRA, Oct 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Floods caused by eight days of torrential downpours in northeastern Ghana have left 28 people…
Shelling heard around Syrian town after Turkish-US ceasefire deal
Smoke rises over the Syrian town of Ras al-Ain as seen from the Turkish border town of Ceylanpinar CEYLANPINAR (Turkey),…
Venezuela wins seat on UN rights council
Nicolás Maduro UNITED NATIONS, Oct 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Venezuela won a seat on the UN Human Rights Council despite criticism…
Death toll from building collapse in Brazil rises to four
Firefighters search for people who are trapped after a building collapsed in Fortaleza RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) —…
New Zealand introduces armed patrols after mosques shooting
WELLINGTON, Oct 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — New Zealand police on Friday announced the introduction of armed patrols in response to the Christchurch…
Thousands protest across Lebanon over dire economy, proposed WhatsApp fee withdrawn
A general view of Beirut central district BEIRUT, Oct 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Demonstrators and police clashed in Lebanon on Thursday as…