Vatican: Robert Prevost elected as first American pope and takes the name Leo XIV
VATICAN, May 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The newly elected pontiff, now known as Pope Leo XIV, is the first pope from…
Lithuania’s parliament votes to withdraw from landmines treaty
VILNIUS, May 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Lithuanian lawmakers voted on Thursday to quit a treaty banning anti-personnel mines, as the Baltic…
Kenya, US deepen strategic health ties to advance Universal Health Coverage
NAIROBI, May 8 (NNN-KBC) — Kenya has reaffirmed commitment to deepening strategic health partnerships and enhancing ongoing U.S. foreign assistance…
Afreximbank unveils $1B film fund for African creators
CAIRO, May 8 (NNN-KBC) — The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced the set up of a $1 billion (Ksh…
AU, IGAD reaffirm support for South Sudan’s peace, democratic transition
JUBA, My 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The African Union Commission (AUC) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) jointly reaffirm their…
US backs Kenya’s regional peace role, eyes deeper strategic ties
WASHINGTON, May 8 (NNN-KBC) — The United States has reaffirmed its strong support for Kenya’s leadership in promoting regional stability,…
Air ambulance carrying six crashes in Chile
SANTIAGO, May 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Rescue workers in Chile are searching a central mountainous area for an air ambulance that…
Nigeria: 11 terrorist leaders killed in military operations
ABUJA, May 8 (NNN-XINHUA) — As many as 11 terrorist leaders in Nigeria have been killed recently as government forces…
UN General Assembly holds special meeting to mark 80 years since end of WWII
UNITED NATIONS, May 8 (NNN-XINHUA) — The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Wednesday convened a special solemn meeting in…
Peru: 70-year-old journalist on way to work killed by hitmen, second this year
LIMA, May 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A Peruvian journalist was gunned down Wednesday by hitmen as he was travelling to work…