Ethiopia-Tigray conflict: UN reports record number of civilians killed in airstrikes across Tigray Region
ADDIS ABABA, Jan 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Dozens of civilians have been reportedly killed over the past week in a barrage…
France culls over 600,000 poultry in new bird flu outbreak
The culls include flocks where outbreaks occurred, as well as preventive slaughtering of birds in surrounding areas PARIS, Jan 1…
Covid-19: WHO optimistic about beating coronavirus in 2022
GENEVA, Jan 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organization (WHO) chief says he is optimistic that the coronavirus pandemic will…
Sudan crisis: Transitional Sovereign Council denounces violence in mass protests
People chant slogans during a protest in Khartoum, Sudan KHARTOUM, Jan 1 (NNN-Xinhua) — Sudan’s transitional Sovereign Council denounced violence…
Nigerian police kill 38 bandits in Katsina state
Some of the guns which were recovered from bandits ABUJA, Jan 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Thirty-eight bandits were killed in a…
Nigerian pastor, six others die in New Year’s eve boat collision
ABUJA, Jan 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A New Year eve boat mishap has thrown Ogbinbiri community in the Southern Ijaw Local…
Covid-19: France, Greece reports record new cases
People wearing protective face masks shop amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Athens, Greece PARIS, Jan 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) —…
Jaguar released in Argentina to help endangered species
BUENOS AIRES, Jan 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A jaguar named Jatobazinho was released into a national park in Argentina Friday as…
DR Congo: ‘Intense activity’ at Nyiragongo volcano
GOMA (DR Congo), Jan 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Vulcanologists in the Democratic Republic of Congo reported “intense activity” at the active…
Pres Biden extends US support for International Space Station through 2030
The station would operate through 2030 if approved by international partners and funded by US Congress WASHINGTON, Jan 1 (NNN-AGENCIES)…