Nigeria police says to boost security at embassies, foreign businesses

LAGOS, Sept 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nigerian police plan to boost security at embassies and foreign businesses in the country in the wake of violence targeted at South African-owned companies, the police said. Violence erupted in Nigeria against South African companies in retaliation for attacks on Nigerians and other Africans in…

Kosovo jails six for plans to attack NATO troops, other countries

PRISTINA, Sept 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A court in Kosovo said it had jailed six people, including a woman, for terms ranging from one to 10 years, for planning attacks on NATO troops and the public in Kosovo, Belgium and France. The population of Kosovo, which declared independence from Serbia in…

Cruise companies pledge aid after Dorian wreaks havoc on Bahamas

MIAMI, Sept 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — For the Atlantic’s major cruise operators, deadly Hurricane Dorian has meant nothing but trouble in paradise as ships have been diverted from the Bahamas. But as the widespread devastation becomes more apparent on the ravished archipelago, a bread-and-butter staple of the tourist industry, the companies…

Argentina: Thousands demand state of ‘food emergency’

BUENOS AIRES, Sept 5 (NNN-TELESUR) — Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Buenos Aires Wednesday to demonstrate against the government of President Mauricio Macri’s reforms, demanding the Congress to pass a bill declaring a state of Food Emergency in order to address poverty and hunger growing across the country. Protesters brandished banners slamming…

Brazil: Pres Bolsonaro slams UN’s Bachelet for ‘meddling’ in Brazil

BRASILIA, Sept 5 (NNN-TELESUR) — Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro continued his attacks on foreign leaders and U.N. personnel this week as he shifted his attention to human rights chief Michelle Bachelet.  Bolsonaro accused Chile’s former president Michelle Bachelet, now the United Nations human rights chief, of meddling in his country’s affairs after…

Colombian Govt: No dialogue if ELN, FARC dissent make alliance

BOGOTA, Sept 5 (NNN-TELESUR) — The Colombian Government said that any peace agreement dialogue with the National Liberation Army (ELN) would be closed if this group makes an alliance with dissidents of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). “If an alliance between the ELN and FARC dissidents is confirmed, the consequences would be very serious,” the…

Colombia: FARC-Party expels dissident commanders who took up arms

BOGOTA, Sept 5 (NNN-TELESUR) — The Common Alternative Revolutionary Force party (FARC) has formally expelled its former leaders who split from the main organization to take up arms once again, condemning the new armed grouping and reaffirming their commitments to the principles of the 2016 peace agreements.  FARC’s official ethics commission…

Ugandan Pres Museveni makes case for African business success

President Museveni attending the World Economic Forum on Africa in Cape Town. CAPE TOWN, Sept 5 (NNN-NEW VISION) — Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni said the success of businesses in Africa is important because it has a direct role in ending polarisation and causing sustainable peace.  Accompanied by First Lady Janet, he…

Govt monitoring situation in SA after two Kenyans are attacked

NAIROBI, Sept 5 (NNN-KNA) — Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Amb. Monica Juma says the Kenyan Embassy in South Africa is in close contact with the government to ensure the safety of Kenyans and protection of their property in the wake of recent xenophobic attacks against non-nationals in several…

South Africa: Pres Ramaphosa calls for investors to join the “new momentum”

Pres Ramaphosa said South Africa is a fertile ground for new investment CAPE TOWN, Sept 5 (NNN-SANEWS) — President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on investors to join in the new momentum and look south to South Afric. Addressing Brand South Africa’s interactive breakfast session held on the side-lines of the…