Mexico: Suspect arrested over 1994 presidential candidate’s murder

MEXICO CITY, Nov 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Mexican authorities have arrested a former intelligence agent suspected of involvement in the 1994 assassination of presidential favorite Luis Donaldo Colosio – a case that stunned the nation and remains unresolved. Judicial sources said that Jorge Antonio Sanchez Ortega was detained on Saturday in…

Ghana: Asante King receives artefacts from Britain and South Africa

ACCRA, Nov 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Britain and South Africa have handed back to Ghana more than 130 gold and bronze artefacts taken between the 1870s and early 20th century, the West African state’s Asante king announced. Otumfuo Osei Tutu II received the artefacts at the Manhyia Palace Museum in Kumasi…

US: Syria joins alliance against Islamic State after White House talks

WASHINGTON, Nov 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Syria is joining the global coalition against the Islamic State group, a US official said Monday hours after President Donald Trump welcomed his Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa for historic White House talks. Sharaa, whose rebel forces ousted longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad late last year, was…

Zanzibar: Dr Mwinyi inaugurates the 11th House of Reps, prioritizing key economic areas

ZANZIBAR, Nov 11 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — ZANZIBAR President, Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi, has inaugurated the 11th House of Representatives session Nov 10,  and outlined his government’s priorities and strategic direction for 2025–2030, in line with the implementation of the CCM Election Manifesto. Giving his speech at the House of Representatives Chamber in…

UN mission in Libya launches digital platform to enhance youth participation in political dialogue

TRIPOLI, Nov 11 (NNN-XINHUA) — The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on Monday launched a digital platform for Libyan youth, aiming to strengthen their participation in the country’s structured dialogue process. The platform, announced by the UN mission in Libya on its official Facebook page, targets young women…

UN reports continued violence in Sudan’s North Darfur, Kordofan

UNITED NATIONS, Nov 11 (NNN-XINHUA) — The civilian crisis in Sudan’s North Darfur state has been deepening since the capture of El Fasher city, while casualties mount in the neighboring Kordofan region, UN humanitarians said Monday. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said violence in North…

COP30 summit kicks off in Belem, Brazil

Participants arrive at the venue of the 30th United Nations climate change conferencein Belem, Brazil BELEM (Brazil), Nov 11 (NNN-XINHUA) — The 30th United Nations climate change conference, commonly known as COP30, opened Monday in Belem, Brazil, with the aim of putting the fight against climate change back in the…

US fed admin shutdown: Pres Trump orders all air traffic controllers back to work after shutdown deal

WASHINGTON, Nov 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Donald Trump threatened to dock the pay of air traffic controllers who don’t report to work, after the Senate reached a compromise to end the 41-day government shutdown. “All Air Traffic Controllers must get back to work, NOW!!!” Trump said on social media Nov 10. “Anyone who doesn’t will…

South African Pres Ramaphosa urges G20 leaders to act decisively to tackle global inequality

PRETORIA, Nov 11 (NNN-SANEWS) — South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa says if the Group of 20 (G20) is to live up to its mission of addressing the world’s most pressing economic and financial challenges, it must “significantly and urgently reduce inequality”. In his weekly newsletter to the nation, the President…

Mexico: President Sheinbaum to give prime World Cup ticket to young girl

MEXICO CITY, Nov 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — :Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she would skip the opening match of the 2026 World Cup in Mexico City, choosing instead to give her premium seat to a young female fan who could not otherwise afford to attend. “I’ve made a decision. I’m going…