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South Africa calls on BRICS to not let guard down against COVID-19

DURBAN (South Africa), Aug 5 (NNN-SANEWS) — While the world is no longer living in a COVID-19 pandemic crisis mode,…

South Africa calls on BRICS partners to invest in science, innovation

CAPE TOWN, Aug 5 (NNN-SANEWS) — South Africa’s Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, has called…

World’s oceans set new surface temperature record: EU monitor

   PARIS, Aug 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The world’s oceans set a new temperature record this week, raising concerns about knock-on…

Six killed in landslide in western Georgia

TBILISI, Aug 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least six people have been killed by a landslide in the western Georgian region…

Sweden: 50 injured in Eritrean cultural festival clashes

Protesters against the Eritrean government stormed the outdoor festival, setting fire to booths and tearing down tents STOCKHOLM, Aug 4…

UN official calls for multilateral system for peace to tackle hunger

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 4 (NNN-XINHUA) — A UN official on Thursday called for a reinvigorated multilateral system for peace in…

Niger coup d’etat: Junta threatens immediate response to any ‘aggression’

NIAMEY, Aug 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Niger’s newly installed junta has threatened an immediate response to any “aggression or attempted aggression”,…

African leaders call for unlocking of Russian grain exports blocked in EU seaports

PRETORIA, Aug 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — African leaders involved in peace talks over Ukraine have called for the unlocking of Russian…

OPEC+ monitoring committee to discuss oil markets via video linkup

MOSCOW, Aug 4 (NNN-TASS) — The OPEC+ ministerial monitoring committee will convene on Friday in the format of a video…

South Africa: BRICS agriculture meeting to promote sustainable production

PRETORIA, Aug 4 (NNN-SANEWS) — South Africa’s Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister, Thoko Didiza, will next week host…