Military-ruled Burkina Faso government rebuts ECOWAS concerns, affirms commitment to Security

OUAGADOUGOU, Jan 3 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — In response to the recent ECOWAS Commission statement expressing concern about the “deterioration of the security situation” in Burkina Faso, the military-ruled Transition Government has firmly addressed the issues raised. Expressing surprise at what it perceives as a biased interpretation of the security situation, the…

Morocco: 363 kg of cocaine from sub-Saharan Africa seized

RABAT, Jan 3 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — A joint security operation between elements of the Sûreté Nationale and Customs at the El Guergarat border post, south of the town of Dakhla, resulted in the seizure of 362 kg and 950 grams of cocaine destined for Morocco from abroad. Control operations and a…

Malawi: Congestion spreading TB in Malawi prisons

LILONGWE, Jan 3 (NNN-ALLAFRICA) — Malawi Prison Services (MPS) has cited congestion as the major contributing factor in the spread of tuberculosis (TB) in the country’s prisons. MPS spokesperson Chimwemwe Shaba said this during the Media and Faith Based Biannual meeting for National TB and Leprosy Elimination Program (NTLEP) held…

Bolivia under orange alert as many rivers might overflow

LA PAZ, Jan 3 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Bolivian authorities have enacted an orange alert after eight rivers were determined to be at imminent risk of overflowing, which would affect eight departments nationwide, the National Meteorology and Hydrology Service (Senamhi) reported. The measure will be in force until Jan. 7. ”Progressive and…

Tanzania reaps from global rise

LINDI (Ruangwa, Tanzania), Jan 3 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — PRIME Minister Kassim Majaliwa said that Tanzania has significantly enhanced its global standing and economic diplomacy efforts, resulting in the creation of new avenues for opportunities on the international stage. This concerted effort to strengthen Tanzania’s image has played a pivotal role in fostering…

Niger Prime Minister launches “national comprehensive” dialogue process

Prime Minister appointed by the Nigerien military government, Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine NIAMEY, Jan 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Military-ruled Niger’s Prime Minister, Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, has launched “inclusive national” dialogues, starting with regional consultations in Agadez. The consultation is considered an important step to solve many urgent problems in this…

The wave of illegal migration gradually decreased, the US reopened the border with Mexico

Migrants wait for processing outside the US Border Control Agency, after crossing the Mexican border into El Paso, Texas (USA). (Photo: AFP/TTXVN) WASHINGTON, Jan 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US Customs and Border Protection Agency (CBP) said it will reopen four border gates with Mexico on Jan 4, to relieve the pressure…

Mexico searches for 31 kidnapped migrants

Migrants flock to Guadalupe, Chiapas state, Mexico on their journey to the United States MEXICO CITY, Jan 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Mexican authorities said they were looking for 31 migrants who were kidnapped while on their way to the border area between this country and the US by bus. According to…

Uganda military chopper crashes while en route to DRC

KAMPALA, Jan 3 (NNN-KBC) — A military helicopter Tuesday afternoon crashed in Nyamisigiri, Kabarole District in Uganda killing crew members. The plane is said to have crashed into a house in a mountainous area. According to Ugandan authorities, the UPDF chopper was headed to the Democratic Republic of Congo after…

UN chief appoints Mongolia’s Batsuuri as commander of peacekeeping force in Cyprus

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 3 (NNN-UNNS) — United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced the appointment of Major General Erdenebat Batsuuri of Mongolia as Force Commander of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP). Major General Batsuuri succeeds Major General Ingrid Gjerde of Norway, to whom the Secretary-General is grateful for…