Over 400 civilians killed in eastern DR Congo as US peace deal falters

M23 rebel troops arrive at the Rusizi border post in Cyangugu, Rwanda KINSHASA, Dec 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — More than 400 civilians have been killed following the recent surge in fighting as the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group continues its offensive in South Kivu province in the eastern Democratic Republic of the…

China is Ghana’s major source of FDI – Chinese Ambassador

Tong Defa, the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana ACCRA, Dec 12 (NNN-GNA) — The Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Tong Defa, has said China remains Ghana’s leading source of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and continues to be the country’s largest trading partner.He noted that thousands of Chinese enterprises have invested in Ghana’s…

Ghana reaffirms forest mining ban, unveils $3.4 billion clean energy plan

A drone view showing excavated pits for illegal mining NAIROBI (Kenya), Dec 112 (NNN-GNA) — The Ghana government has banned mining in forest reserves as part of efforts to combat illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.This was disclosed by the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah.For years, Ghana…

Ghana signs seventh bilateral debt restructuring agreement with Czech Republic

The deal was formalised by Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, and René Jakl ACCRA, Dec 12 (NNN-GNA) — Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that Ghana has signed its seventh bilateral debt restructuring agreement, this time with the Czech Republic.The deal was formalised on Dec 10 by Dr…

US: 6 injured after gas explosion in California’s Bay Area damages homes

SAN FRANCISCO (California), Dec 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A gas explosion set off a major fire in a San Francisco Bay Area neighborhood on Thursday after obliterating at least one home, blowing out windows and shaking nearby houses. Six people were taken to hospitals for injuries, fire officials said. Dramatic video…

One dead after migrant boat flips on Croatia-Bosnia border: police

ZAGREB, Dec 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — One would be migrant died Thursday and several others were rescued, along with a suspected trafficker, after a boat capsized on a river on the Croatia-Bosnia border, police said. Police received a report in the early hours that a boat had capsized on the Sava…

Mexico approves punishing vape sales with jail time

MEXICO CITY, Dec 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Mexico’s Congress gave final approval on Wednesday to a bill establishing penalties of up to eight years in prison for selling electronic cigarettes and similar products. Mexico is now poised to join a handful of countries with laws imposing criminal penalties related to vaping.…

Update: Alleged leader of Benin coup attempt reportedly finds refuge in Togo

PORTO-NOVO, Dec 11 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) —The alleged leader of a failed coup attempt in Benin last week has reportedly found refuge in neighbouring Togo, according to various sources. Beninese government officials said on Wednesday that Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri and others allegedly involved in the coup were hiding out in Lomé 2, a…

Moroccan caftan joins UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List

RABAT, Dec 11 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — The Moroccan caftan has officially joined UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List, marking a significant milestone for the recognition of Moroccan craftsmanship. The decision was made on Wednesday during a meeting of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage in India. Morocco submitted the…

Uganda to receive $1.7 billion of US funding under new health deal

KAMPALA, Dec 11 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Uganda and the United States have signed a $2.3 billion bilateral health cooperation agreement, the two countries announced on Wednesday. The plan is part of the Trump administration’s “America First Global Health Strategy,” which calls for poorer nations to eventually transition from aid to self-reliance in the…