Uruguay: Inflation within target for first time in many years

MONTEVIDEO, Jan 6 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Inflation in Uruguay during the year 2023 amounted to 5.1%, the South American country’s lowest rate in 18 years was achieved mainly thanks to prices reasonably stable in household goods, transportation, and communications The Consumer Price Index (CPI) grew only 4.9% in 2005. Although the…

Anthrax outbreak hits Zimbabwe, Zambia – disease traced to Hippos

HARARE, Jan 6 (NNN-ALLAFRICA) — Zimbabwe’s Department of Veterinary Services has put farmers on high alert following an anthrax outbreak that has reportedly claimed 36 cattle in hotspot districts, so far. The latest outbreak in both Zimbabwe and Zambia has been traced to hippopotamuses from Kariba and the Zambezi basin.…

Rwanda not in talks with Israel on transfer of Palestinians from Gaza – Govt

KIGALI, Jan 6 (NNN-ALLAFRICA) — Rwanda is not in any discussion with Israel on the transfer of Palestinians from Gaza, as alleged by an Israeli news outlet, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation stressed. In a “disinformation alert”, the Ministry indicated that the Government of Rwanda noted the…

Britain hit by flooding after heavy rain swells major rivers

LONDON, Jan 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Major rivers across Britain were flooded after heavy rain, with the government issuing more than 300 flood warnings, travel operators announcing serious disruption and around 1,000 homes suffering damage so far. A succession of storms in recent weeks meant prolonged rainfall that started on Thursday…

Libya: Two oil fields closed amid protests in Oubari

TRIPOLI, Jan 6 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Protests over social demands have continued in southern Libya, and led to the closure of two oil fields in the Ubari region. Libya’s Sharara oilfield, which produces up to 300,000 barrels per day was first shut down on Wednesday while the el-Feel field was shut…

Kenya’s El Nino: Over 4,000 tonnes of food items distributed in affected counties

Kenya Red Cross volunteers wade through flood waters to reach out to communities marooned by the El Niño floods NAIROBI, Jan 6 (NNN-KBC) — The national government has distributed over 4,604.6 metric tonnes of food items as part of relief and recovery efforts in affected counties. The food items comprise…

Global food prices drop 13.7pct in 2023: FAO

Farmers reap a paddy harvest after heavy rains on the outskirts of Amritsar, India PARIS, Jan 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — World food prices fell in 2023, with considerable declines for grains and oils as supply concerns eased, the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation said. Overall, world food commodity prices fell 13.7…

First batch of visa-free foreign travellers arrive in Kenya

NAIROBI, Jan 6 (NNN-KBC) — The first batch of visa-free international travellers to Kenya have landed at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi. At least 2,300 more visitors are expected in the coming days under the arrangement after President William Ruto waived visa requirements for all travellers to Kenya irrespective…

AU, US urge respect for Somalia’s sovereignty amid row over controversial Ethiopia-Somaliland agreement

AU chief Moussa Faki Mahamat ADDIS ABABA, Jan 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The African Union and US have called for the respect of Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, in response to a controversial deal that landlocked Ethiopia struck with Somaliland for sea access.The deal has caused diplomatic tension, with Somalia condemning…

Zambian schools shut for three more weeks due to cholera

Children across Zambia will return to school three weeks late LUSAKA, Jan 6 (NNN-XINHUA) — Children across Zambia will return to school three weeks late from their festive holidays due to a cholera outbreak.Both primary and secondary students were meant to return next Monday but will now resume on Jan 29,…