Tunisia’s fruit exports go past 62 million dinar mark in first eight months of 2019

TUNIS, Aug 18 (NNN-TAP) — Tunisia’s fruit exports grew 28.8% in volume and 14.4% in value till Aug 5 in comparison with the same period in 2018, according to data provided by the National Inter-branch Group for Fruits and released by the National Agriculture Observatory. The quantities of fruits exported…

Tunisia presidential polls: 12 challenges against preliminary list of candidates

TUNIS, Aug 18 (NNN-TAP) — 12 challenges have been filed so far against the preliminary list of candidates approved for Tunisia’s Sept 15 early presidential election. Two of the candidates have not informed the Independent High Authority for Elections (French: ISIE) of their decision to go to court, which suggests…

Portugal’s fuel-tanker drivers back down, walkout continues

LISBON, Aug 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Portuguese fuel-tanker drivers will maintain their strike indefinitely after a 10-hour meeting of union leaders and government officials ended without an agreement. The meeting, which started on Friday afternoon and lasted until the early hours of Saturday, took place after the striking drivers said they…

Eastern Libyan forces damaged civilian airport in western Libya: UN

TRIPOLI, Aug 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Eastern Libyan forces have seriously damaged with air strikes a civilian airport in western Libya lacking any military use, the United Nations said. Last week, the eastern-based Libyan National Army (LNA) force said it had twice bombed the airport of Zuwara, a town west of…

Venezuela to strengthen food production to challenge US blockade

CARACAS, Aug 18 (NNN-Prensa Latina) — The Venezuelan government is currently implementing new strategies to boost domestic food production and guarantee the Local Committees for Supply and Production (CLAP) as a means to face the economic and financial blockade imposed by the United States. CLAPs, which include the distribution of…

Kenya allocates Ksh1.4 billion to boost livestock breeding

NAIROBI, Aug 18 (NNN-KNA) — Government will spend Sh1.4 billion to boost livestock breeding as part of enhancing dairy and beef production to feed the growing population. Kenya Animal Genetic Resource Centre (KAGRC) chairman Dr. Geoffrey Kamau said National Treasury allocated the institution the funds to establish a sexed semen…

Kenya calls for total protection for elephants at 18th CITES conference

#CITESCoP18 to strengthen #wildlife trade rules for fisheries, timber, exotic pets, #elephants & more; #WildlifeCrime, #rhino, #rosewood, #eels, #sharks, #BigCats GENEVA, Aug 18 (NNN-KBC) — Proposals to improve protection for elephants, giraffes, sharks and other species will be on the agenda as the 18th Conference of the Parties (CoP) of…

Cameroon provides support to vigilante groups to fight against Boko Haram

Boko Haram. YAOUNDE, Aug 18 (NNN-Xinhua) — The Cameroonian government on Saturday provided material and financial support to community defense forces, otherwise known as vigilante groups, in the country’s Far North region to fight against Boko Haram. “This is a period when children will be returning to school and most…

UN chief congratulates Sudan on signing declarations

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 18 (NNN-Xinhua) — United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres congratulated Sudan on the signing ceremony of two documents instituting for a transitional period. “The Secretary-General warmly congratulates the Sudanese people on the occasion of today’s important signing ceremony of the documents on transitional civilian authority in the Republic…

Angola: Capital Luanda to host regional quadripartite summit on Wednesday

LUANDA, Aug 18 (NNN-Xinhua) — Heads of state of Angola, DR Congo, Rwanda and Uganda will come together in the Angolan capital on Aug 21 to witness the understanding reached between Uganda and Rwanda. According to a statement from the Angolan presidency, the quadripartite summit will bring together President Joao…