US renews advisory on Shabaab attack in Kenyan airspace

Al-Shabaab are in possession of weapons capable of hitting aircrafts WASHINGTON, March 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The American government has renewed its warning to civilian airlines flying in the Kenyan airspace to watch out for possible attacks by militant groups, in what could heighten anxiety for the tourism industry starting to…

Nigeria is the second most corrupt country in West Africa – Report

President Muhammadu Buhari ABUJA, March 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index for 2021 ranks Nigeria as the second most corrupt country in West Africa.Out of 180 countries evaluated globally, Nigeria ranked 154 despite the efforts of the anti-corruption agencies.Nigeria follows Guinea Bissau, ranked (#162) on the index as…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Five killed in Russian strike on Kyiv TV tower

   KYIV, March 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — An apparent Russian airstrike aimed at Kyiv’s main television tower killed five people on Tuesday, officials said, knocking out some broadcasts but leaving the structure intact.   After a blast sounded around the city and smoke was seen rising in the Babi Yar district,…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: 677,000 refugees have fled Ukraine, says UN

   GENEVA, March 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Some 677,000 refugees have fled the conflict in Ukraine for safety in neighbouring countries, while around a million people are estimated to be internally displaced, the United Nationssaid.    The UN Refugee Agency chief Filippo Grandi said the numbers of people on the move…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Indian student killed by Russian shelling in Ukraine

    NEW DELHI, March 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — An Indian student was killed amid shelling in Kharkiv, the second biggest city of the war-torn Ukraine, Tuesday morning, Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed.    “With profound sorrow we confirm that an Indian student lost his life in shelling in…

Namibia agrees to send 35-40 cheetahs to India

India formally declared cheetah extinct in 1952 WINDHOEK, March 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Namibia has agreed to translocate 35-40 cheetahs to India over a period of five years.The agreement was inked after an Indian delegation from the Union Environment Ministry and the Wildlife Institute of India visited Namibia on Feb 22.“During…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Russian, Belarusian skaters banned from ISU competitions; FIVB stripped Russia of men world championship

(Annika Byrde/NTB scanpix via AP)The Associated Press Members of the Russian cross-country ski national team stand outside the Radisson Blu Hotel at Fornebu, Oslo, March 1, 2022. Norway challenged a decision by the International Ski Federation to allow Russians to keep competing, and said it would block them from upcoming…

UN says 440 civilians killed in South Sudan clashes

JUBA, March 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 440 civilians died in fighting between warring groups in southwestern South Sudan between June and September last year, the United Nations said.    “Grave human rights violations and abuses, including hundreds of killings, were committed against civilians during fighting in Tambura County, Western…

Six migrants found dead off Greece’s Lesbos

LESBOS ISLAND (Greece), March 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Greek authorities said Tuesday the bodies of six people believed to be possible migrants have been found off the island of Lesbos, at a time when Athens stands accused ofrights abuses against irregular arrivals.    The Greek coastguard said four bodies were found…

At least 20 civilians killed in attack in eastern Congo: Report

KINSHASA, March 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 20 civilians have been killed in an attack in the northeastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The attack occurred in the village of Kikura late Sunday, Odette Zawadi, the president of a local activist organisation, told the media. The…