Ebola treatment centre in DR Congo reopens after attack – Health Ministry

Attackers set fire to an Ebola treatment center in the east Congolese town of Katwa KINSHASA, March 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — An Ebola treatment centre at the epicentre of the current outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has resumed operations after it was closed in response to an attack last…

Nigeria winger Kalu’s mother released by kidnappers

Kalu joined Bordeaux from Belgian club KAA Gent in August 2018 ABUJA, March 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The mother of Nigeria international Samuel Kalu has been released after being kidnapped by gunmen six days ago, according to Nigerian police. Ozuruonye Juliet Kalu was abducted on Feb 27 as she travelled home…

Alabama Tornadoes: Seven Family Members Among 23 Killed

Taylor Thornton was listed among the dead LEE COUNTY (ALABAMA, US), March 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) —Seven members of one family were among the 23 victims identified after an outbreak of tornadoes devastated the US state of Alabama, officials have said. Every victim, including four children aged 6, 8, 9 and 10 , was found close to…

French customs agents ‘work to rule’ action disrupt Calais Port ahead of Brexit

The work-to-rule action began on Monday but unions said it would be “unlimited”  CALAIS (France), March 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Traffic jams built up around the French port of Calais as customs officers worked to rule, carrying out tighter checks on lorries heading for the Channel Tunnel and the ferry port. The action,…

Austria Sports Doping Scandal Widens To Cyclists

VIENNA, March 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Professional cycling team Groupama-FDJ said Austrian rider Georg Preidler has admitted to blood doping related to a case which began with the arrests of five skiers. The team says Preidler offered “his immediate and spontaneous resignation, justified by his inexcusable involvement” in the doping case. He had allegedly undergone “blood…

Peru: Six mining projects to start construction in 2019

TORONTO (Canada), March 6 (NNN-ANDINA) — Peru’s Energy and Mines Minister Francisco Ismodes said six new mining projects — worth US$3.441 billion— are expected to begin construction stage this year, adding between 2020 and 2021 other nine initiatives —with an investment of over US$11.8 billion— will be executed. The six projects…

Peru inaugurates first Pisco College in Europe

BRUSSELS (Belgium), March 6 (NNN-ANDINA) — Peru’s Foreign Trade and Tourism Ministry (Mincetur) —through the Trade Office (Ocex) based in Brussels— inaugurated the first “Pisco College” aimed at boosting the internationalization of the flagship drink. This education center is aimed at training alcoholic beverage sales directors, bartenders, and international competition…

Peru reaffirms support for opposition leader Guaido as Venezuela’s Interim President

LIMA, March 5 (NNN-ANDINA) — The Peruvian Government reaffirms its support for Interim President Juan Guaido and his fight to restore democracy in Venezuela, Foreign Affairs Minister Nestor Popolizio said. Likewise, the cabinet member indicated his nation condemns any action that may threaten Guaido’s freedom.  Guaido, 35, arrived in Caracas on Monday, where…

Somali president visits Ethiopia PM for bilateral talks

ADDIS ABABA, March 5 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Somali president Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed “Farmajo” arrived in Ethiopia on Monday on an official visit. He was received at the Bole International Airport by hist host Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Both leaders are expected to hold talks on bilateral and regional issues. “The visit…

Zimbabwe borrows $985 million from African banks

HARARE, March 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Zimbabwe’s Reserve Bank has borrowed $985 million from African banks to purchase fuel and other critical imports with current reserves covering imports for just four weeks, underscoring the severity of dollar shortages, governor John Mangudya said. The southern African nation last month ditched a discredited…