Ghana signs seventh bilateral debt restructuring agreement with Czech Republic

The deal was formalised by Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, and René Jakl ACCRA, Dec 12 (NNN-GNA) — Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that Ghana has signed its seventh bilateral debt restructuring agreement, this time with the Czech Republic.The deal was formalised on Dec 10 by Dr…

One dead after migrant boat flips on Croatia-Bosnia border: police

ZAGREB, Dec 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — One would be migrant died Thursday and several others were rescued, along with a suspected trafficker, after a boat capsized on a river on the Croatia-Bosnia border, police said. Police received a report in the early hours that a boat had capsized on the Sava…

Moroccan caftan joins UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List

RABAT, Dec 11 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — The Moroccan caftan has officially joined UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List, marking a significant milestone for the recognition of Moroccan craftsmanship. The decision was made on Wednesday during a meeting of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage in India. Morocco submitted the…

Anti-government protests draw tens of thousands in Bulgaria

SOFIA, Dec 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across Bulgaria on Wednesday to protest against the government and corruption, as anger over the country’s draft budget boiled over into a widening anti-graft movement. In recent weeks, Bulgaria has been gripped by a wave of…

Italian cuisine becomes world’s first to be awarded UNESCO status

Italian cuisine is enjoyed around the world ROME, Dec 11 (NNN-XINHUA) — Italian cuisine has been recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as part of the world’s intangible cultural heritage, Italian authorities announced on Wednesday. In a statement, the Italian Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty…

French special forces helped Benin after attempted coup: military

COTONOU, Dec 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — French special forces provided support to Beninese troops who put down an attempted coup at the weekend, the head of the country’s republican guard said on Wednesday. Dieudonne Djimon Tevoedjre said Beninese troops were “truly valiant and faced the enemy all day”, after a group…

US seized ‘very large’ tanker near Venezuela, Pres Trump says; Caracas described it a ‘blatant theft’

WASHINGTON, Dec 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States has seized a large oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, President Donald Trump said Wednesday, which Caracas deemed a ‘blatant theft’ amid escalating tensions between the countries. The move comes during a huge US naval build-up in the Caribbean, which Venezuela’s…

US House poised to reinforce Europe, rebuke Pres Trump over anti-NATO rhetoric

WASHINGTON, Dec 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US lawmakers are set to vote on a sweeping annual defense bill bolstering European security, in a direct rebuke of President Donald Trump’s threats to walk away from the continent and his statements casting doubt on NATO’s future. The House vote comes on the heels…

U.S.-Europe Split Widens Over Tech Fines, New U.S. Security Strategy

BRUSSELS, Dec 10 (NNN-XINHUA) – From Europe’s sweeping crackdown on American big tech, to a hard-edged new U.S. national security strategy, transatlantic tensions are mounting. In the past week, the European Commission opened two antitrust investigations into U.S. tech giant Google and Meta, and fined Elon Musk’s platform X 120…

Ukraine Ready For “Security Guaranteed” Elections In 60-90 Days: Zelensky

KIEV, Dec 10 (NNN-UNIAN) – Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, said yesterday that, his country will be ready for elections in 60 to 90 days, if the United States and Europe guarantee security for such a vote, the Interfax-Ukraine news agency reported. “Moreover, I ask now, and I declare this openly,…
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