Ethiopian security forces kill ‘a large number’ of Oromo rebels – Minister

Ethiopian National Defense Force soldiers walk along a road  ADDIS ABABA, May 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Security forces in Ethiopia’s Oromia regional state have killed a large number of Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) rebel members, the Government Communication Service announced.In a statement, the Minister of State Communications, Legesse Tulu, said an…

Nigerian army confirms killing of six soldiers by bandits in a fire-fight

ABUJA, May 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Nigerian Army has confirmed the killing of six soldiers in Takum, Taraba State, during a clash with armed bandits. It also launched a search and rescue operation for a missing personnel after the armed confrontation. The confirmation came as the Chief of Defence Staff,…

Update: UN Chief appalled by racist shooting in Buffalo, New York

UNITED NATIONS, May 16 (NNN-XINHUA) — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was appalled by Saturday’s killing of 10 people in a vile act of racist violent extremism in Buffalo, New York, his deputy spokesman said. Guterres extended his deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims and hoped justice…

French city rekindles burkini row with pool rule change

 GRENOBLE (France), May 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Alpine city of Grenoble is set to reignite one of France’s recurring summer debates on Monday when it votes to authorise the “burkini” in state-run swimming pools. The all-in-one swimsuit, used by some Muslim women to cover their bodies and hair while bathing,…

At least 11 dead in Peru as bus crashes into ravine

  LIMA, May 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 11 people, including two children, were killed and another 34 injured after a bus crashed into a ravine in Peru,authorities said. The accident happened on Saturday afternoon when a bus overturned and rolled 100 meters down a ravine in the Ancash region…

Future king Charles heads to Canada on queen’s behalf as public opinion shows more people suggest she should retire

   LONDON, May 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Prince Charles heads to Canada this week to represent head of state Queen Elizabeth II, with more attention than ever on his future role due to his mother’s age and failing health.    Increasingly, every movement of the heir to the throne is attracting…

Brazil shooting: 2 attackers killed 4, wounded 4 outside bar

   ALTAMIRA (Brazil), May 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Gunmen in Brazil opened fire outside a bar in the northern city of Altamira, killing four people and wounding four others, officials said.    Security camera footage from the shooting late Saturday showed a crowd of patrons sitting at tables outside the bar…

Update: US in mourning, outrage after ‘racist’ mass shooting at New York store

Payton S Gendron kills10, injures three at a grocery store in Buffalo, New York State BUFFALO (New York, US), May 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Grieving residents from Buffalo held vigils Sunday after a white gunman who officials have branded “pure evil” shot dead 10 people at a grocery store in a…

Somalia elects Hassan Sheik Mohamud as president a second time

Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud MOGADISHU, May 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Somalia handed Hassan Sheikh Mohamud the presidency for a second time following Sunday’s long-overdue election in the troubled Horn of Africa nation, which is confronting an Islamist insurgency and the threat of famine. After a marathon poll involving 36 candidates that…

Mali’s military junta pulls out of regional G5 Sahel force

Colonel Assimi Goita, leader of Malian military junta BAMAKO, May 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Mali is pulling out of a multi-national military force in West Africa’s Sahel region combatting an Islamist insurgency, the country’s military junta said in a statement. The G5 Sahel force, which includes troops from Niger, Chad, Burkina…