Dec 15: Celebrating South Africa’s sports stars

PRETORIA, Dec 15 (NNN-SANEWS) — South Africans will celebrate South Africa’s sports achievements and the Springboks World Cup victory on Friday, after President Cyril Ramaphosa declared Dec 15 a public holiday. The Boks clinched a hard fought and historic victory during a tough encounter against New Zealand in the 2023…

Senegal presidential elections: Court orders jailed opposition leader Ousmane Sonko be reinstated on the electoral register

Ousmane Sonko, jailed opposition leader  DAKAR, Dec 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A court in Senegal has ordered that jailed opposition leader Ousmane Sonko be reinstated on the electoral register, paving the way for him to run in February’s presidential election. Sonko has faced several court cases on various charges in recent…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Pres Putin tells Russia his war objectives are unchanged

The marathon event, cancelled last year, combines carefully vetted questions from ordinary Russians as well as journalists in the studio MOSCOW,  Dec 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has said peace with Ukraine will only take place “when we achieve our objectives”. He was fielding questions from journalists and…

UN supports Peru in prevention and assistance efforts to face El Niño event

LIMA, Dec 15 (NNN-ANDINA) — The United Nations (UN) Office in Peru provides support to the Peruvian State in the face of an eventual El Niño phenomenon, through risk monitoring activities, technical assistance, and joint response planning. The work is carried out through UN agencies, funds, and programs, which contribute to the…

Peru seeks to attract investments from business community in Florida, US

MIAMI (Florida, US), Dec 15 (NNN-ANDINA) — The Commission for the Promotion of Peru for Export and Tourism (PromPeru) organized the Investment Roadshow Miami 2023, aimed at potential investors, investment funds, and investment multipliers, with the purpose of consolidating Peru’s image as a destination for Foreign Direct Investment from the State of…

Zimbabwe president thanks China for donation of military supplies

President Mnangagwa (with scarf) checks out a rifle HARARE, Dec 14 (NNN-GNA) — Emmerson Mnangagwa, president of Zimbabwe on Wednesday led a government delegation to take delivery of a donation of military hardware from China.The state-run Herald newspaper reported that the equipment included armoured fighting vehicles, personnel carriers, ambulances, motorised…

Support for democracy remains high in Africa – South Africa’s President Ramaphosa

JOHANNESBURG, Dec 14 (NNN-SANEWS) — President Cyril Ramaphosa says democracy will continue to grow and thrive in Africa despite the challenges that the continent faces. The President was speaking during the 20th anniversary celebration of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) held in Johannesburg. The APRM is an institution of…

Number of journalists killed on job in 2023 declines despite Gaza: RSF

PARIS, Dec 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The number of journalists killed in the line of duty fell this year, despite reporter deaths in Gaza in the past two months, media advocacy group Reporters Without Borders said Thursday. In the first 11 months of 2023, 45 journalists were killed carrying out their…

EU reaches deal to reform electricity market

BRUSSELS, Dec 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The European Union reached an agreement on Thursday to reform the bloc’s electricity market in a bid to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and stabilise consumer prices, Spain’s energy minister said. “Today, the Council and the Parliament reached a provisional agreement to reform the EU’s…

US Senate passes $886-billion draft defense budget for 2024

WASHINGTON, Dec 14 (NNN-TASS) — The Senate of the US Congress approved the country’s draft defense budget for fiscal year 2024, worth record $886.3 billion, according to a live broadcast of the vote. A total of 62 senators voted in favor, 10 were against. After being approved by the Senate,…