US says plot against Myanmar UN envoy fits ‘disturbing pattern’
Myanmar’s ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun NEW YORK, Aug 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States on Saturday condemned a thwarted plot to…
Nicaragua’s election has ‘lost all credibility’: US
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega (right), his wife, Vice-President Rosario Murillo (left) and their daughter Camila Ortega (centre) attending a commemoration…
Covid-19: Ireland’s cases keep surging despite higher vaccination rate
DUBLIN, Aug 8 (NNN-Xinhua) — Ireland’s COVID-19 cases on Saturday set another daily high since the breakout of the current…
Covid-19: Zambia receives Chinese vaccines in fight against pandemic
A batch of China’s Sinopharm vaccines arrive at the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka LUSAKA, Aug 8 (NNN-Xinhua) —…
Covid-19: Peru’s newly-elected president expresses confidence in Sinopharm vaccine after receiving first dose
Peru’s President Pedro Castillo receives a dose of China’s Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine in Lima LIMA, Aug 8 (NNN-Xinhua) — Peru’s…
Greece wildfires: Thousands evacuated as fires rage near Athens
Several firefighters and volunteers were hospitalized with burns ATHENS, Aug 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Thousands of residents fled to safety from…
Covid-19: Refugee doctors recruited to fight the pandemic in the UK
There are hundreds of doctors from other countries who are not accredited to practise in the UK LONDON, Aug 8…
DR Congo: More tremors continue to shake Goma, months after volcanic eruption
An aerial view shows lava flowing from the volcanic eruption of Mount Nyiragongo near Goma GOMA (DR Congo), Aug 8…
Nigerian authorities warn of increased gang, terror activities
Authorities say the recent increase in kidnappings is worrying ABUJA, Aug 8 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — The Nigerian authorities have raised concerns…
Africa needs to spend US$15.7 billion on refineries to curb emissions
Africa’s overall energy consumption is set to increase at twice the pace of the global average ABIDJAN, Aug 8 (NNN-AGENCIES)…