UK MPs back May’s new plan which could delay Brexit
LONDON, Feb 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — British MPs backed Prime Minister Theresa May’s newly-revised plan for leaving the European Union – which raises…
Haiti Carnival scrapped after unrest
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Feb 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Haiti’s minister of culture and communication announced that national Carnival celebrations will be cancelled in…
Gabon president returns home for second time since suffering stroke
LIBREVILLE, Feb 28 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) –President Ali Bongo presided over his first cabinet cabinet meeting in as many months. He returned…
Algeria: Pres Bouteflika to submit re-election papers March 3 – campaign manager
ALGIERS, Feb 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika will submit his official application to seek re-election on March 3,…
DR Congo child soldiers surrender arms and amulets
KANANGA (DR Congo), Feb 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) – “For me, the war is now over.” If words alone carry weight, there…
Nigeria Election: Atiku Abubakar Rejects Muhammadu Buhari’s Victory
Re-elected Nigerian Pres Muhammadu Buhari ABUJA, Feb 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The runner-up in Nigeria’s presidential election has rejected the result as…
US Supreme Court mulls whether giant cross is unconstitutional
WASHINGTON, Feb 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The US Supreme Court deliberated Wednesday on whether a giant cross that serves as a…
UN headed for vote on dueling US, Russia drafts on Venezuela
UNITED NATIONS, Feb 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The UN Security Council was expected to vote Thursday on two rival draft resolutions…
Peru, Portugal signed agreements and strengthened diplomatic, trade links
LISBON, Feb 28 (NNN-ANDINA) — President Martin Vizcarra highlighted the signing of important agreements between Peru and Portugal on air…
Peru President: An oppressive government does not deserve respect
Pres Vizcarra receiving the golden keys from Mayor Manuela Carmena when visiting the City Council of Madrid MADRID, Feb 28…