Museveni takes strong lead in early results of Uganda presidential race

Yoweri Museveni, in power since 1986, is seeking a seventh successive victoryYoweri Museveni, in power since 1986, is seeking a seventh successive victory KAMPALA, Jan 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has taken a strong lead in provisional results from Thursday’s presidential election, the electoral agency says.The results announced…

South Africa: Floodings kill at least 10, triggering the closure of Kruger Park

Floods have killed at least 10 people in South Africa following heavy rainfall PRETORIA, Jan 16 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Flooding triggered by torrential rains in northeastern South Africa claimed at least 10 lives overnight and forced the closure of the iconic Kruger National Park, officials said. The weather service issued the…

Tanzania: ‘We’re friend to all, non-aligned’ – Pres Samia

DODOMA, Jan 16 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has declared that Tanzania remains a “friend to all and non-aligned but multi-engaged,” positioning the nation as a strategic bridge between the Global West and the Global East. Speaking to Heads of Diplomatic Missions and International Organisations during the annual Diplomatic Sherry…

Spain nabs cocaine ring that used swimmers on high seas

A cargo vessel carrying almost 10 metric tons of cocaine concealed in a shipment of salt is being towed to port in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain MADRID, Jan 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Spanish police on Thursday said they had busted a network that saw smugglers swim on the high seas to…

UN: Sec-Gen Guterres’s last annual speech slams world leaders for lack of cooperation

United Nations Sec-Gen Antonio Guterres UNITED NATIONS, Jan 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — United Nations chief Antonio Guterres has lashed out at world leaders he accused of turning their backs on international cooperation amid “self-defeating geopolitical divides” and “brazen violations of international law”.Addressing the UN General Assembly on Thursday, the UN secretary-general…

Madagascar military receives equipment and training from Russia

ANTANANARIVO, Jan 16 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — As Madagascar continues its political transition after the ouster of the previous government, it is strengthening cooperation with Russia.Moscow is supplying military equipment to the Indian Ocean nation and has sent a delegation to train armed forces in its use, the Malagasy presidency said.The training…

Kenya secures zero-duty access to China

The Eaubonne bulk carrier ship docks in the port of Mombasa, Kenya NAIROBI, Jan 16 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) –Kenya has secured zero-duty access for almost all its exports to China in a preliminary deal, its trade minister said, as Nairobi seeks to offset the impact of higher US tariffs.The Kenya-China deal aims…

Ethiopia accuses neighbour Eritrea of arming rebels in escalating war of words

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed ADDIS ABABA, Jan 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ethiopian police said they had seized thousands of rounds of ammunition sent by neighbouring Eritrea to rebels in the Amhara region, escalating a feud between the longstanding foes that experts have said could lead to renewed conflict.Eritrea’s information minister…

New calls for humanitarian truce in Sudan as peace talks resume in Cairo

Smoke billows after drone strikes by the paramilitary RSf CAIRO, Jan 16 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Sudan peace efforts resumed in Cairo as Egypt, the United Nations and the United States called for the warring parties to agree to a nationwide humanitarian truce, as the war between the army and its rival…

Pres Museveni votes as Uganda election unfolds amid delays and crackdown

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni seen casting his vote KAMPALA, Jan 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has cast his ballot as the country votes in a tense election that could extend his rule into a fifth decade. The 81-year-old leader, in power for 40 years, is widely expected to…
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