Six killed, 65 injured in Nigerian windstorm

DUTSE (Jigawa, Nigeria), July 14 (NNN-Xinhua) — Six people were killed and 65 others injured in a windstorm-triggered disaster in Nigeria’s northern state of Jigawa, the emergency management agency said. The windstorm wreaked havoc on the Kafinhausa local government area of the state on Tuesday and destroyed several houses, said…

“Strange” nosebleed the latest scare in Southern Tanzania

Interaction between human beings and wild animals cited as one of the causes DAR ES SALAAM, July 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The government dispatched a team of health scientists to investigate a ‘strange’ nosebleed disease in southern regions of Tanzania, President Samia Suluhu Hassan disclosed.Gracing the 20th Association of Member Episcopal…

Kenya elections: Ex-Botswana president to lead Commonwealth observers

Kenya will hold its elections on Aug 9 NAIROBI, July 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Former Botswana President Festus Mogae will lead a team of election observers from the Commonwealth for the Kenyan polls scheduled for Aug 9.Mogae, who led Botswana from 1998 to 2008, with a team of 20 poll observers…

South Sudan suspends dredging of Nile tributaries

Abandoned Jonglei Canal was approved in the 1970s without the input of the people of South Sudan JUBA, July 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardiit has suspended all dredging activities on Nile tributaries following opposition within his government, environmentalists, and activists over the deal with Egypt.Kiir’s order…

Ethiopia agrees to UN rebuilding of war-torn Tigray

The World Bank says its grant to Ethiopia will go towards helping people begin a new life ADDIS ABABA, July 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Ethiopian government has signed a provisional agreement to allow the UN to begin reconstruction works in war-torn Tigray until parties negotiate a permanent peace deal.The agreement…

US case confirmed of girl, 10, crossing states for abortion: media

 WASHINGTON, July 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ohio police have confirmed a 10-year-old rape victim crossed state lines to terminate her pregnancy, local media reported, in a case drawing broad attention after the US Supreme Court overturned a federal right to abortion care.    The girl’s startling ordeal of allegedly being forced to…

Week of gang violence leaves 89 dead in Haiti capital: rights group

  PORT-AU-PRINCE, July 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A week of clashes between rival gangs in the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince has left at least 89 people dead and dozens injured, a human rights group said.   The fresh violence, coupled with soaring food prices and fuel shortages all add to a brutal downward…

Russia-Ukraine: Ukraine severs ties with North Korea after pro-Russia separatists recognition

 KYIV, July 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ukraine said it was severing relations with North Korea, hours after pro-Russian separatists in the country’s east said their self-proclaimed republics had been recognised by Pyongyang.    North Korea’s recognition of the so-called Donetsk People’s Republic and Lugansk People’s Republic came after another Russian ally, Syria,…

Covid-19: Novavax authorized for use in US

  WASHINGTON, July 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US Food and Drug Administration authorized Novavax’s Covid-19 shot for use in people aged 18 and over, expanding Americans’ options for vaccination against the disease.   The vaccine — which is produced by an American company — is already available in dozens of other…

Heatwaves: Wildfires rage in southwestern France with over 1,700 hectares burnt

PARIS, July 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — About 600 firefighters, supported by six water-bomber aircraft, were battling to bring under control two wildfires in southwestern France, which have already burnt more than 1,700 hectares and prompted the evacuation of thousands of tourists. “Important human and material resources are being deployed to master…