High Seas Treaty enters into force, ushering in a new era for ocean protection

NEW YORK, Jan 18 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — The High Seas Treaty, also known as the Global Ocean Treaty, enters into force on Saturday, marking “a historic achievement in ocean protection” and the start of a new phase in global ocean governance, EFE reported. Formally known as the BBNJ Agreement, the treaty…

Zanzibar records 10pc rise in tourist arrival in December

ZANZIBAR, Jan 18 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — ZANZIBAR recorded 100,739 international tourist arrivals in December last year, a 10 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024, underscoring the islands’ steady tourism recovery. Figures released by the Zanzibar Commission for Tourism show arrivals rose from 91,611 visitors in December 2024 to…

Tanzania launches a major campaign to promote domestic investment

DAR ES SALAAM, Jan 18 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — THE Tanzanian government has launched a national campaign to promote domestic investment in a renewed bid to ensure more projects are owned by Tanzanians rather than foreigners. The 60-day campaign is designed to educate Tanzanian citizens about the opportunities of investment sector found in…

Mamady Doumbouya sworn in as president of Guinea

Guinea’s president-elect Mamady Doumbouya at the inauguration ceremony in Conakry, Guinea, Jan. 17. CONAKRY, Jan 18 (NNN-XINHUA)– Mamady Doumbouya was officially sworn in as president of the Republic of Guinea for a seven-year term on Saturday, in accordance with the provisions of the country’s new Constitution. Doumbouya’s inauguration follows his…

Nigeria’s strife-torn northeast faces worst hunger in a decade as aid cuts hit region, UN says

BORNO (Nigeria), Jan 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Thousands of people in Nigeria’s strife-torn northeast are facing the risk of catastrophic food shortages for the first time in nearly a decade, as aid cuts deepen malnutrition across the region, the UN World Food Programme warned.Around 15,000 people are at risk in Borno…

Nigeria: Gunmen kill policeman, abduct Chinese expatriate in Oyo

ABUJA, Jan 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Gunmen have killed a policeman and abducted a Chinese expatriate during an attack on a farm in Ogunmakin Community, Ibadan area of Oyo State.Sunday PUNCH gathered that the incident occurred at about 1 p.m. on Thursday at Aqua Triton Company, when around 10 armed men…

Chad’s Pres Déby wins 2026 African Peace Prize for role in Sudan refugee crisis

Chadian President Mahamat Deby Itno GENEVA, Jan 18 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno has been named the winner of the 2026 African Peace Prize for his peaceful management of Chad’s political transition and the country’s humanitarian response to Sudanese refugees, the African Conference for Peace has announced.The…

South Africa floods: Damage caused by Limpopo floods “catastrophic”, 19 dead – says Pres Ramaphosa

LIMPOPO (South Africa), Jan 18 (NNN-SANEWS) — President Cyril Ramaphosa has visited the Limpopo province where heavy rainfall and flooding has left at least 19 people dead and caused destruction to homes, businesses and infrastructure. The President, together with Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni and Limpopo Premier, Dr Phophi…

South Africa gun violence: Shooting in Marikana township leaves 7 dead

CAPE TOWN, Jan 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Gunmen killed seven people in a township outside the South African city of Cape Town early on Saturday in an incident believed to be extortion-related, police said. The attack is the latest in a string of mass shootings that have shaken the crime-weary country…

Uganda: President Yoweri Museveni wins seventh term – Electoral Commission

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni will extend his four decades in power KAMPALA, Jan 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has been re-elected to a seventh term, the country’s electoral commission has announced, after a tense campaign marked by an opposition crackdown and internet blackout. Museveni, 81, won with 71.65 percent of…
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