Africa

Alleged Islamists kill 39 in western Niger

Published on: December 16, 2024
16:35

Niamey, Dec 16 (Prensa Latina) Unidentified gunmen killed 39 people in two separate attacks on two villages in western Niger, on an unspecified date according to official sources, but unofficial media today assured that they were perpetrated over the weekend.

Hizbullah sticks to the battle ground, claims group leader

Published on: December 15, 2024
07:10

Beirut, Dec 15 (Prensa Latina) The secretary general of the Lebanese Resistance (Hizbulah), Naim Qassem, reaffirmed on Saturday that the political and military movement stills perseveres on the battleground, despite the assassination of leaders and the crimes committed by Israel.

Egyptian Defense Minister says army ready to face any threat

Published on: December 13, 2024
08:57

Cairo, Dec 13 (Prensa Latina) The Egyptian Armed Forces are ready to deter any threat to national security, Defense Minister Abdel Mageed Saqr said.

Egypt advocates reconstruction in Syria with no alien interference

Published on: December 10, 2024
12:36

Cairo, Dec 10 (Prensa Latina) The future of Syria must be decided by its people through a comprehensive political process, without external dictates or interference, the Egyptian government affirmed today.

Pakistan, Iran FMs discuss Syria

Published on: December 10, 2024
12:32

Islamabad, Dec 10 (Prensa Latina) Pakistani Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, and his Iranian counterpart, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, on Tuesday discussed about developments in Syria and other regional issues.

Fears grips Jihad-dominated Syria

Published on: December 8, 2024
18:10

Damascus, Dec 8 (Prensa Latina) The acting prime minister of Syria, Mohamed Ghazi al-Jalali, on Sunday assured he has no knowledge of ousted president Bashar al-Assad’s whereabouts, and added the jihadists’ seize of power has trigger fears among some sectors.

AU committee approves transport and energy strategies

Published on: December 6, 2024
16:23

Addis Ababa, Dec 6 (Prensa Latina) The 3rd special ministerial meeting of the African Union (AU) Technical Committee on Transport and Energy approved several strategies to improve transport and energy in Africa, the Ethiopian Transport and Logistics Ministry informed on Friday.

Egypt intensifies contacts to reduce tension in the Middle East

Published on: December 5, 2024
08:52

Cairo, Dec 5 (Prensa Latina) Egypt continues its diplomatic offensive to try to reduce tension in the region, amid a precarious truce in Lebanon, continued Israeli attacks in Gaza and a large-scale offensive by extremist groups in Syria.

Iranian Ambassador ratifies support to Lebanon

Published on: December 3, 2024
14:34

Beirut, Dec 3 (Prensa Latina) Iran's Ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, on Tuesday ratified the Islamic Republic's support to this nation, which has been subject to more than 13 months of Israeli aggression.

Africa will contribute varieties to Global Seed Vault

Published on: December 3, 2024
14:26

Oslo, Dec 3 (Prensa Latina) At a time when armed conflicts and climate are stoking food insecurity across Africa, several of its countries are voicing their will this week to contribute local varieties to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault.

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