Canada’s Barrick says ends gold mines dispute with Mali

Loulo-Gounkoto gold mining complex BAMAKO, Nov 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Canadian giant Barrick announced it had reached an agreement with Mali’s government, ending their dispute over one of the world’s largest gold deposits which a Bamako court had placed under temporary administration earlier this year. In mid-June, a Mali court ruled…

Uzbekistan: Rhino horn sales, shark protection on global wildlife talks agenda

SAMARKAND, Nov 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Global wildlife talks open Monday, with debates set to take on questions ranging from protection of sharks, a bid to allow limited rhino horn sales and a push to restrict the trade in eels. More than 180 nations are to join conservation experts in Uzbekistan’s…

Honduras Nov 30 presidential election campaign ends in hail of accusations

TEGUCIGALPA, Nov 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The three main presidential candidates in Honduras traded fraud accusations as they wrapped up campaigning on Sunday ahead of the Nov 30 election, amid international fears about ensuring a free and fair vote. More than six million people are eligible to cast ballots in the…

EU, Africa leaders to talk trade and minerals, as Ukraine looms large

LUANDA, Nov 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — European and African leaders gather in Angola Monday for a summit aimed at deepening economic and security ties that will serve as a backdrop to emergency talks on Ukraine. France’s Emmanuel Macron, Germany’s Friedrich Merz and Kenya’s William Ruto are among dozens of European Union…

WHO: Global tobacco control conference adopts decisions on environment, liability

GENEVA, Nov 24 (NNN-XINHUA) — A global conference on tobacco control concluded here with a series of critical decisions adopted. Key decisions during the Eleventh Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP11), under the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), were reached on tobacco control…

2026 World Cup: Haitian fans to be denied US visas over travel ban

Haiti fans could be banned attending matches in the US WASHINGTON, Nov 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — United States President Donald Trump’s administration has announced that Haitian supporters will not be granted visas ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Haiti secured its place at the World Cup for only the second time…

Türkiye President praises South Africa’s support for Palestinians amid Gaza crisis

JOHANNESBURG, Nov 24 (NNN-SANEWS) — President of the Republic of Türkiye, Tayyip Erdoğan, says his country remains committed to supporting a lasting truce and contributing to the reconstruction of Gaza, and he has commended South Africa for standing firmly with Palestinians. “South Africa’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause is…

South Africa pushes for stronger IBSA bloc to drive inclusive growth

JOHANNESBURG, Nov 24 (NNN-SANEWS) — President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) leaders to reinvigorate South-South cooperation to drive inclusive economic growth, advance sustainable development and accelerate reforms to global governance institutions. “South Africa wishes that, as IBSA, we revitalise our interactions and renew our determination to advance our founding…

G20: South Africa judges summit a triumph of multilateralism despite US no-show

JOHANNESBURG, Nov 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa said that the declaration from this weekend’s Group of 20 summit reflected a “renewed commitment to multilateral cooperation”, concluding a meeting that pitted him against his US counterpart. Ramaphosa, host of the Johannesburg summit, pushed through the declaration addressing challenges like the climate…

Chile launches “Cherry Express” to China season

SANTIAGO, Nov 23 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Chile has officially begun its 2025-2026 fresh cherry export season by sea, with the first dedicated “Cherry Express” ships sailing directly from the Port of San Antonio to China this week. The season is heavily reliant on the Asian market, which purchases approximately 93% of…
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