NLC protests: Why Nigeria’s economy is in such a mess

 ABUJA, Feb 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nigeria is currently experiencing its worst economic crisis in a generation, leading to widespread hardship and anger. The trade union umbrella group, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), held protests in the main cities on Tuesday, calling for more action from the government. A litre of…

Norwegian Dawn: Mauritius says cruise ship can dock after cholera scare

 PORT LOUIS, Feb 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Mauritius has given a Norwegian cruise ship the all clear to dock at the capital Port Louis after finding no evidence of cholera onboard. At least 15 people on the Norwegian Dawn were in isolation with a stomach illness and authorities feared it was…

Netherlands: Mega-trial exposes brutal gangland underworld

 AMSTERDAM, Feb 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Three members of a drug cartel involved in a series of gangland killings have been jailed for life, in the biggest criminal trial in Dutch history. The gang’s “undisputed” ringleader, Ridouan Taghi, was for years one of the Netherlands’ most-wanted fugitives. Taghi was jailed for…

Peru: Executive Branch will declare health emergency in 20 regions to deal with dengue

LIMA, Feb 28 (NNN-ANDINA) — Prime Minister Alberto Otarola announced the Executive Branch’s decision to declare health emergency in 20 regions, for a period of 90 days, in order to deal with dengue cases. Otarola added that the Health Ministry (Minsa) ordered the transfer of doctors specializing in infectious diseases to various…

Peru and Germany strengthen bilateral relationship, cooperation in fight against drug

LIMA, Feb 28 (NNN-ANDINA) — Peru’s Pres Dina Boluarte met Federal Minister of the Interior of Germany, Nancy Faeser, which aimed to strengthen the bilateral relationship and cooperation in the fight against drugs. This meeting took place at the Lima-based Government Palace, where the German authority arrived accompanied by a delegation from the…

Nearly 500 rhinos killed as poaching increases in S.Africa

JOHANNESBURG, Feb 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Almost 500 rhinos were killed by poachers in South Africa last year, up 11 percent on 2022, despite government efforts to tackle the illicit trade in horns, ministers said. The country is home to a large majority of the world’s rhinos and a hotspot for…

Six months after coup, Gabon leader faces mixed record

LIBREVILLE, Feb 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Six months after bringing the curtain down on the 55-year Bongo dynasty, Gabon’s military leader remains popular despite criticism of authoritarian governance that is slow to fulfil promises. Many Gabonese rejoiced when Ali Bongo was overthrown in a bloodless coup on Aug 30, an hour…

Belarus President Lukashenko to seek re-election next year

MINSK, Feb 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, who has held power since 1994, said he intended to seek re-election next year, which could extend his rule to 36 years. He was speaking Sunday on the day Belarus held parliamentary elections, the first nationwide poll since the presidential election of…

Venezuela expands gas cooperation with Algeria

CARACAS, Feb 26 (NNN-TELESUR) — Joint business opportunities in the gas sector between Venezuela and Algeria were evaluated by the Venezuelan Minister of Petroleum, Rafael Tellechea, and the Algerian Minister of Energy and Mines, Mohamed Arkab, during their meeting in the middle of this week. During the meeting held in…

Mexico: Pres Abrador inaugurates work of aqueduct to Yaqui people

SONORA (Mexico), Feb 26 (NNN-TELESUR) — More than 40,000 indigenous people in the northern state of Sonora will have access to drinking water with the Yaqui Aqueduct, inhabitants of 50 communities that have faced shortages for years. The Mexican President, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, inaugurated on Sunday the Yaqui Aqueduct,…