South Africa: Government welcomes decline in poverty levels

PRETORIA, Dec 12 (NNN-SANEWS) — Government has welcomed the latest Poverty Trends in South Africa report released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), which shows a significant decline in poverty levels over the past 17 years. “The findings mark an important step forward in the country’s ongoing efforts to reduce poverty,…

US to deport 15 Kenyans convicted of crimes

WASHINGTON, Dec 12 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — The United States government has announced plans to deport 15 Kenyan nationals who were convicted of various crimes in the country. This move is part of a broader crackdown on immigrants deemed “dangerous” by the Trump administration. The deportees are listed on a newly launched…

Feature: Tanzania accelerates clean water access with massive 1.016tri/- plan

PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan inaugurated the Same-Mwanga-Korogwe Water Project in Kilimanjaro Region DAR ES SALAAM, Dec 12 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — TANZANIA’S journey to ensuring clean and reliable water access reflects a complex narrative of progress, reforms, economic scaling, climate pressure and political prioritisation that has evolved over 64 years of independence. When…

Tanzania hails Saudi Arabia’s educational support

DAR ES SALAAM, Dec 12 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — Tanzania has hailed Saudi Arabia’s move to increase scholarship opportunities. Tanzania and Saudi Arabia move to strengthen their cooperation in the sector of education where the Kingdom nation plans to increase scholarship opportunities for Tanzanian youth from 90 to 127 students. The agreement was…

Over 400 civilians killed in eastern DR Congo as US peace deal falters

M23 rebel troops arrive at the Rusizi border post in Cyangugu, Rwanda KINSHASA, Dec 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — More than 400 civilians have been killed following the recent surge in fighting as the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group continues its offensive in South Kivu province in the eastern Democratic Republic of the…

China is Ghana’s major source of FDI – Chinese Ambassador

Tong Defa, the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana ACCRA, Dec 12 (NNN-GNA) — The Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Tong Defa, has said China remains Ghana’s leading source of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and continues to be the country’s largest trading partner.He noted that thousands of Chinese enterprises have invested in Ghana’s…

Ghana reaffirms forest mining ban, unveils $3.4 billion clean energy plan

A drone view showing excavated pits for illegal mining NAIROBI (Kenya), Dec 112 (NNN-GNA) — The Ghana government has banned mining in forest reserves as part of efforts to combat illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.This was disclosed by the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah.For years, Ghana…

Ghana signs seventh bilateral debt restructuring agreement with Czech Republic

The deal was formalised by Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, and René Jakl ACCRA, Dec 12 (NNN-GNA) — Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that Ghana has signed its seventh bilateral debt restructuring agreement, this time with the Czech Republic.The deal was formalised on Dec 10 by Dr…

Update: Alleged leader of Benin coup attempt reportedly finds refuge in Togo

PORTO-NOVO, Dec 11 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) —The alleged leader of a failed coup attempt in Benin last week has reportedly found refuge in neighbouring Togo, according to various sources. Beninese government officials said on Wednesday that Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri and others allegedly involved in the coup were hiding out in Lomé 2, a…

Moroccan caftan joins UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List

RABAT, Dec 11 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — The Moroccan caftan has officially joined UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List, marking a significant milestone for the recognition of Moroccan craftsmanship. The decision was made on Wednesday during a meeting of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage in India. Morocco submitted the…
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