Carlos Ghosn rearrested in wake of further financial misconduct allegations

Pedestrians walk past a television screen showing a news programme featuring former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn in Tokyo on on December 10, 2018. Photo courtesy of sabcnews TOKYO, April 4 (NNN-KYODO) – Former Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn was rearrested Thursday over a new allegation that he was responsible…

Tokyo prosecutors eye building another case against Ghosn

Photo courtesy of Kyodo TOKYO, April 4 – Tokyo prosecutors plan to build a fresh case against former Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn, this time for an alleged misuse of the automaker’s funds paid to an Omani distributor for sales promotion, sources close to the matter said Wednesday. The…

Explosion in Colombian University, Wounded and Dead Reported

A public transport bus was reported affected during the riots, as well. Photo courtesy of Telesur BAGOTA, April 4 (NNN-TELESUR) – Colombian Students from the University of the Valley in Cali reported that on Wednesday afternoon during support protests for the National Minga, an explosion was felt in the Melendez…

US, Turkey hold constructive talks: Turkish FM

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey, Mevlut Cavusoglu (L) walks with U.S. Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo (R) during their meeting in Washington, United States on April 03, 2019. Photo courtesy of Fatih Aktaş – Anadolu Agency WASHINGTON, April 4 (NNN-ANADOLU) – The U.S. and Turkey held constructive talks Wednesday,…

EU Parliament Committee Refers to Gibraltar as a British Colony

Picture for illustration purpose only/ Pixal bay SPAIN, April 4 (NNN-TELESUR) – The European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties accepted on Wednesday an agreement sealed with the Council of the European Union (EU) for the exemption of visas for British citizens if a no-deal Brexit happens on April 12, which…

Algerian Constitutional Council confirms Bouteflika’s resignation from presidency

ALGIERS, April 4 (NNN-Xinhua) — The Constitutional Council in Algeria on Wednesday confirmed the resignation of Abdelaziz Bouteflika from presidency, official APS news agency reported. The Council will notify later in the day the parliament of the vacancy of presidency in accordance to Article 102 of the Constitution, APS said.…

Libya gov’t declares state of public alert against army’s plans to take over capital

Photo courtesy of Lana TRIPOLI, April 4 (NNN-Xinhua) — Libya’s UN-backed government on Wednesday declared a state of public alert, hours after the eastern-based army announced plans to move westward to take over the capital Tripoli. “This kind of language does not help achieve consensus, but discourages the Libyan and…

Kenya to continue to cooperate with Cuba to expand health sector

“Our exchange programme of health professionals gives opportunity for training; gaining insights of best practices; avenues for scholarships in various fields of learning that are in line with optimising universal health coverage and building a skilled workforce to drive Big Four.” Ruto. Photo courtesy of KBC NAITOBI, April 4 (NNN-KBC)…

Uganda moves to reassure tourists after kidnappers demand $500,000 ransom

Photo courtesy of Random Institute/ free images  KAMAPALA, April 4 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) – Ugandan authorities on Wednesday launches an extensive rescue operation for an American woman and her driver who were kidnapped at Uganda’s most popular wildlife park. Kimberley Sue Endecott, 35, and Ugandan driver Jean Paul were on a game…

Comoros: Assoumani’s victory validated by court

MORONI, April 4 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) – Comoros Supreme Court has declared Azali Assoumani victory in last week’s election as official. The court in Moroni, ruled on Tuesday that Assoumani won the March 24 vote with 59 percent. Now, his election had been disputed by the opposition, which claimed the ballot was…