RABAT, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) — A devastating earthquake, the deadliest in decades, struck Morocco Friday night, claiming the lives of more than 1,300 people. The 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck the High Atlas mountain range shortly after 11:00 p.m. local time on Friday (2200 GMT) at a relatively shallow depth of 18.5 kilometers, as reported by the… Continue reading Int’l Community Offers Condolences After Powerful Quake in Morocco Kills More Than 1,300
G20 Accepts African Union As New Member To Boost Developing Nations Representation
NEW DELHI, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) — The Group of 20 (G20) members agreed Saturday to accept the African Union (AU) as a new member in an effort to give a greater voice and more representation to developing countries. The agreement was reached at the inaugural session of the two-day G20 summit held in New Delhi… Continue reading G20 Accepts African Union As New Member To Boost Developing Nations Representation
Gabonese Transitional PM Names Transitional Cabinet
LIBREVILLE, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) — Raymond Ndong Sima, Gabonese transitional prime minister, on Saturday published the list of 26 members of his government. According to the list, this transitional government comprises 26 ministers, including the head of the transitional government. New figures held key government positions, including Murielle Minkoue Epse Mintsa, minister of institutional reform. … Continue reading Gabonese Transitional PM Names Transitional Cabinet
IFP Founder Mangosuthu Buthelezi Dies
Condolences have been pouring in since the announcement of the passing of the long-serving Traditional Prime Minister of the Zulu Nation and Inkosi of the Buthelezi Clan, Prince Mangosuthu Gatsha Buthelezi, a parliamentarian and founding leader of the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP). Last night, President Cyril Ramaphosa released a statement announcing the veteran politician’s death,… Continue reading IFP Founder Mangosuthu Buthelezi Dies
Nigerian Court Affirms President’s Election, Rejects Opposition Petitions
ABUJA, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) — A panel of five judges from Nigeria’s election tribunal late Wednesday unanimously affirmed the election of President Bola Tinubu, solidifying his position as the West African nation’s leader and effectively dismissing petitions by opposition parties. Delivering the judgment, which lasted over 12 hours, the five-member panel at the Presidential Election… Continue reading Nigerian Court Affirms President’s Election, Rejects Opposition Petitions
49 Civilians, 15 Soldiers Killed in Dual Terrorist Attack in Mali
BAMAKO, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) — At least 49 civilians and 15 soldiers were killed on Thursday during a dual terrorist attack in northern Mali, the Malian government said in a statement. Claimed by the Group to Support Islam and Muslims (GSIM), the two attacks targeted the passengers of the boat “Tombouctou” and a military camp… Continue reading 49 Civilians, 15 Soldiers Killed in Dual Terrorist Attack in Mali
Gabonese Transitional President Appoints Interim PM
LIBREVILLE, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) — Brice Oligui Nguema, Gabonese transitional president, has appointed Raymond Ndong Sima as interim prime minister and head of the transitional government, announced Ulrich Manfoumbi Manfoumbi, spokesperson for the Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions (CTRI), on Thursday. TRANSITIONAL GOVERNMENT TO COME The spokesperson broke the news on national… Continue reading Gabonese Transitional President Appoints Interim PM
The G20’s History and Summits
NEW DELHI, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) — The 18th Group of 20 (G20) Summit will take place on Saturday and Sunday in New Delhi, India. The summit, themed “One Earth · One Family · One Future,” will focus on inclusive growth, digital innovation, climate resilience, and equitable global health access, among other topics. Here is a… Continue reading The G20’s History and Summits
G20: BRICS Nations Are Set To Present Themselves As A New Global Economy, Says Prof Tembe
In a special media project BRICS & G20 2023 ahead of the G20 summit, TV BRICS International Media Network and its partners, major national media outlets of the BRICS countries, interviewed leading experts from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Among the speakers is Professor Paul Tembe, an international relations expert, who discussed the… Continue reading G20: BRICS Nations Are Set To Present Themselves As A New Global Economy, Says Prof Tembe
More Than 60 Joburg Fire Victims Yet To Be Identified
More than 62 bodies of the people who were burned to death during the inferno that recently gutted the building in Johannesburg’s Central Business District are yet to be identified by their families. At least 75 people died, and more than 80 sustained injuries during the fire tragedy last week. Gauteng Department of Health Head… Continue reading More Than 60 Joburg Fire Victims Yet To Be Identified