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South Africa and Ghana in diplomatic row over killing of migrant
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (330+ words) Times of Suriname South Africa and Ghana in diplomatic row over killing of migrant which South African officials deny. Ghana's Foreign Affairs ministry said it had received with "profound shock" reports that Bashiru Isak, 40, had been shot dead on Tuesday…...
Ebola outbreak could cost Africa $3. 6 billion
16+ hour, 31+ min ago (335+ words) Times of Suriname Ebola outbreak could cost Africa $3. 6 billion The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) said the epidemic was "sparking a far-reaching socioeconomic crisis which could push 985, 000 more people into poverty". "The Ebola crisis also risks eliminating tens of thousands…...
Zimbabwe MPs pass bill to extend president's time in power
1+ week, 6+ day ago (201+ words) Times of Suriname Zimbabwe MPs pass bill to extend president's time in power ZIMBABWE - Zimbabwe's lower house of parliament has passed a bill to extend presidential terms from five to seven years, which would allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain…...
Nigeria evacuates citizens from South Africa
2+ week, 6+ day ago (333+ words) Times of Suriname Nigeria evacuates citizens from South Africa NIGERIA - Nigeria has become the latest African state to repatriate some of its citizens from South Africa following a rise in anti-migrant sentiments in the country. A flight carrying 268 Nigerians has…...
Selling children to survive
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (415+ words) Times of Suriname Selling children to survive hoping someone will come along offering any work. It will determine whether their families eat that day. The likelihood of success, however, is low. Juma Khan, 45, has found just three days of work…...
Suriname receives grant for flood protection systems
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (369+ words) PARAMARIBO " Suriname is set to strengthen its protection against severe flooding and extreme rainfall, through new international financing aimed at improving the country's flood early warning systems. Director of Projects at the CDB, L. O'Reilly Lewis, said the project will address…...
South Africa condemns 'fake videos' of alleged xenophobic attacks
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (396+ words) Times of Suriname South Africa condemns 'fake videos' of alleged xenophobic attacks nationals in the country. The call comes as diplomatic tension has increased between South Africa and other African nations following accusations that xenophobic violence is on the rise…...
Three dead in suspected virus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (306+ words) Times of Suriname Three dead in suspected virus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship ATLANTIC OCEAN - Three people have died after a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. The World Heath Organisation (WHO) reported one confirmed…...
Government officials must hand in VIV or go to prison
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (323+ words) Times of Suriname Government officials must hand in VIV or go to prison of them still have not handed in a report with all the details regarding their income and assets (VIV) although the deadline has been set at August 16th, 2026. It…...
Madagascar declares state of emergency over severe fuel shortages
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (139+ words) MADAGASCAR - Madagascar has declared a two'week nationwide state of energy emergency amid severe fuel shortages caused by the US and Israel's war in Iran. TEHRAN - Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned on Tuesday that they had "no trust" in promises from the…...