DR Congo: Daesh‑linked militants kill 22 in eastern Ituri province – UN report

File photo of militants KINSHASA, Jan 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Daesh‑linked militants killed at least 22 civilians in a village in eastern Congo’s Ituri Province early on Sunday, according to an internal U.N. report and local civil society leaders, the latest in a series of deadly attacks in the region.The U.N.…

South Sudan army threat to ‘spare no-one’ condemned

South Sudan’s army has ordered the evacuation of all civilians, and the UN, from parts of Jonglei state JUBA, Jan 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United Nations says it is gravely concerned after a senior military leader in South Sudan urged his troops to “spare no-one” including “children, the elderly, and…

Tanzania, South Sudan revenue authorities partner to curb tax evasion

DAR ES SALAAM, Jan 26 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — THE Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) and the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) are set to establish a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening tax cooperation, sealing revenue leakages and enhancing transparency in cross-border trade. The move follows a highlevel bilateral meeting held over the weekend…

At least 2.5M Kenyans risk hunger as drought persists – Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi NAIROBI, Jan 26 (NNN-KBC) — Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has warned that Kenya is staring at a worsening drought crisis that could leave at least 2.5 million Kenyans facing severe hunger and water shortages if the current conditions persist. Mudavadi said the country has…

Zanzibar moves ahead with 3D oil survey

ZANZIBAR, Jan 26 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — ZANZIBAR has taken a major step in reviving its oil and gas exploration after the Zanzibar Petroleum Development Corporation (ZPDC) signed a contract with Africa Geophysical Services (AGS) to conduct a 3D seismic survey. Speaking after the signing, Minister for Blue Economy and Fisheries, Masoud Ali Mohammed,…

Tanzania, Norway seek stronger carbon trading

DAR ES SALAAM, Jan 26 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — TANZANIA and Norway have agreed to continue strengthening their cooperation in the area of carbon trading, as part of advancing joint efforts on environmental protection and sustainable development. The agreement was reached following talks between the Permanent Secretary in the Vice-President’s Office, Dr Richard…

South Africa: Pres Ramaphosa mulls army deployment to combat gang violence

CAPE TOWN, Jan 26 (NNN-XINHUA) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said the government is considering deploying the army to gang violence hotspots to tackle persistent gang-related crime. The president’s remarks came amid a surge in gang-related fatal incidents in several parts of the country. “A call has been made…

50 missing as boat capsizes in Mediterranean

ROMe, Jan 26 (NNN-XINHUA) — A boat carrying 51 migrants capsized in the Mediterranean recently, with one confirmed alive and 50 still missing, local media reported. The only survivor was rescued by a merchant ship and transported to a hospital in Malta for treatment. According to the survivor, the boat…

South Africa: Transnet partners with Belgian port entities to modernise local ports

DAVOS (Switzerland), Jan 26 (NNN-SANEWS) — South Africa’s Transnet has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Port of Antwerp-Bruges International (PoABI) and the Antwerp/Flanders Port Training Center (APEC) to modernise South Africa’s port system, enhance operational efficiency, and strengthen regional trade competitiveness. The agreement establishes a framework…

South Africa to host special WEF Summit in 2027

DAVOS (Switzerland), Jan 26 (NNN-SANEWS) — The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has announced that South Africa will host a Special World Economic Forum (WEF) Summit in 2027. Speaking at the recent World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, Lamola said that as Africa’s most industrialised economy…
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