Kenya scrambles to save key trade pact with EU suspended by court

NAIROBI, Nov 27 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Kenya vowed to appeal a court ruling which suspended its trade agreement with the European Union (EU), the country’s trade ministry said. The decision by the East African Court of Justice followed a case filed by a think-tank which argued that Kenya’s decision to sign…

Tanzania envisions sports tourism in the 2027 AFCON

DAR ES SALAAM, Nov 27 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — TO ensure the number of tourists visiting the country increases and reaches eight million within five years, the Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB) has been urged to take advantage of Tanzania hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to promote the country and…

Tanzania fast-tracks nuclear power

COAST REGION (Tanzania), Nov 27 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — THE Ministry of Energy is discussing nuclear power production plans with potential investors, marking a significant step in line with directives issued by President Samia Suluhu Hassan to diversify the nation’s energy mix. The ministry is currently in the final stages of preliminary drafts…

Fighting, restrictions limit aid access in DRC’s South Kivu: UN

A contingent of UN peacekeepers from Guatemala flies by helicopter on mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo UNITED NATIONS, Nov 27 (NNN-XINHUA) — Persistent fighting and restrictions in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) province of South Kivu have severely limited humanitarian access, UN humanitarians said.…

Cuba and BRICS strengthen alliance at FIHAV 2025

HAVANA, Nov 27 (NNN-ACN) — The forum on economic integration mechanisms, “Cuba and its Global Alliances,” opened its sessions within the framework of the Havana International Fair (FIHAV 2025), promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and organized by BioCubaFarma.According to BioCubaFarma’s Facebook page, Eduardo Martinez Diaz, Deputy Prime Minister,…

Brazil approves world’s first single-dose dengue vaccine

BRASILIA, Nov 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brazilian authorities approved the world’s first single-dose dengue vaccine, which they hailed as a “historic” achievement as cases of the mosquito-borne disease soar globally due to rising temperatures. Dengue, known for intense flu-like symptoms, crushing fatigue and body aches, reached record global levels in 2024…

Nigeria kidnappings: 2 killed as vigilante foils bandits’ attack on Kogi school

A vigilante group at Aiyetoro Kiri prevented students from being abducted ABUJA, Nov 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A vigilante group at Aiyetoro Kiri in Kabba Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State on Wednesday foiled bandits’ invasion of Kiri High School and prevented the students from being abducted.The attack came days…

Nigeria kidnappings: Pres Tinubu declares national security emergency

President Bola Tinubu declared a security emergency ABUJA, Nov 27 (NNN-GNA) — The President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has declared a nationwide security emergency following recent security concerns in his country.In a statement issued on the evening of Wednesday, Nov27, the Nigerian President cited the recent kidnapping of Christians…

Guinea-Bissau army officers say they have seized power; president arrested

Brigadier General Denis N’Canha, head of the military office of the Guinea-Bissau presidency, announces the government takeover BISSAU, Nov 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A group of military officers in Guinea-Bissau has claimed “total control” of the country, a day after two leading candidates in a tightly contested presidential election each declared victory.…

US Pres Trump says he’s barring South Africa from participating in next year’s G20 summit

WEST PALM BEACH (Florida, US), Nov 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Donald Trump said that he is barring South Africa from participating in the Group of 20 summit next year at his Miami-area club and will stop all payments and subsidies to the country over its treatment of a US government…
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