Bolivia has lost 1.7 million hectares to fire: government
LA PAZ, Sept 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Wildfires raging in Bolivia’s forests and grasslands since May have destroyed 1.7 million hectares,…
Hurricane Dorian: Scale of Bahamas devastation emerges
NASSAU, Sept 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Rescuers have begun to reach areas of the northern Bahamas devastated by Hurricane Dorian, with…
Former first lady of Honduras sentenced to 58 years in jail
Former first lady Rosa Elena Bonilla de Lobo arrives at a court hearing TEGUCIGALPA, Sept 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The former…
Colombian soldiers killed in ambush by drugs gang
A map showing the flow of heroin from Colombia to the US. BOGOTA, Sept 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Four soldiers have…
Germany set to ban glyphosate from end of 2023
BERLIN, Sept 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Use of glyphosate will be banned in Germany from the end of 2023, after a…
Heroin worth $148 million seized in UK’s biggest ever bust
The haul follows a 398 kilogram seizure at the port of Felixstowe in August. LONDON, Sept 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — UK…
UK lawmakers block PM Johnson’s call for snap election
An anti-Brexit protester with a composite Union and EU flag outside the Houses of Parliament in central London LONDON, Sept…
Rwanda hit by mass mayoral resignations
Social media has dubbed the resignations “Tour of Rwanda”, due to how widespread it is becoming KIGALI, Sept 5 (NNN-AGENCIES)…
Republic of Congo gets $65m funding to protect earth’s lung, Congo Basin
Congo Basin PARIS, Sept 5 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Republic of Congo is joining an international program that will grant the country…
Mali: More than a dozen killed after explosion hits passenger bus
BAMAKO, Sept 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 14 people have been killed when an explosion hit a bus carrying passengers…