UN plans to turn humanitarian truce into permanent cease-fire in Libya
TRIPOLI, Aug 15 (NNN-Xinhua) — The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on Wednesday revealed the intention to turn…
Greek PM calls for stronger EU cooperation to tackle natural disasters
EVIA (Greece), Aug 15 (NNN-Xinhua) — Amid ongoing efforts to extinguish a destructive wildfire, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called…
Uganda says malaria prevalence surges, cites climate change and refugees
KAMPALA, Aug 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Uganda said it had recorded a 40per cent surge in the incidence of malaria, attributing…
Burundi starts Ebola vaccines for health workers: WHO
GITEGA, Aug 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Burundi has started vaccinating its health workers against Ebola, beginning with those near the border…
Argentine president announces salary hikes, tax cuts after poll setback
BUENOS AIRES, Aug 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Argentine President Mauricio Macri announced plans for salary hikes and tax cuts after voters…
Report: Gibraltar To Release Seized Iranian Tanker
Iranian oil tanker Grace 1 sits anchored. GIBRALTAR, Aug 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The British overseas territory of Gibraltar will on…
Tunisia: 26 candidates to run in early presidential poll
TUNIS, Aug 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tunisia’s electoral commission has rejected nearly three quarters of hopefuls for Sept 15’s presidential election,…
Brazil: Tens of thousands of women march against Pres Bolsonaro
Tens of thousands of women took to the streets of Brazil’s capital of Brasilia on Wednesday BRASILIA, Aug 15 (NNN-AGENCIES)…
Mexico: Supreme court demands regulation on medical marijuana after long delays
MEXICO CITY, Aug 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Mexico’s supreme court ordered the health ministry to issue regulation within six months on…
Somalia, Somaliland ‘meeting’ in Saudi gets Twitter buzzing
Somalia and Somaliland delegation at the meeting in Saudi Arabia MOGADISHU, Aug 15 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Somalia-Somaliland relations have gained traction…