Covid-19: South Africa likely to see lower deaths in fourth wave, says epidemiologist

JOHANNESBURG, Nov 18 (NNN-Xinhua) — South Africa is likely to experience a fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic but the numbers of hospital admissions and deaths will probably not be as high as those in previous waves, a senior epidemiologist said. “The numbers of infections and detected cases may be…

Covid-19: Over 7,400 refugees receive jabs in Ethiopia – UNHCR

A Somali child refugee receives a vaccine for measles at the United Nations transit centre in Dolo Ado near the Ethiopia-Somalia border ADDIS ABABA, Nov 18 (NNN-Xinhua) — Some 7,425 refugees presently residing in Ethiopia have received COVID-19 jabs, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has said. The…

UN envoy urges stakeholders in Somalia to complete lower house elections this year

Conflict and drought have led to food shortages in many parts of Somalia UNITED NATIONS, Nov 18 (NNN-Xinhua) — The UN envoy for Somalia, James Swan, urged stakeholders to move quickly to conclude the lower house elections before the end of the year. “Although progress is being made, the efforts…

UN chief reiterates call for immediate release of UN staff members detained in Ethiopia

United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres  UNITED NATIONS, Nov 18 (NNN-Xinhua) — United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reiterated his call for the immediate release of 10 UN staff members detained four days ago in Ethiopia. “As far as the secretary-general is aware, the staff members are being held without…

US drug overdose deaths surpass 100,000 for first time, spurred by COVID-19 pandemic

WASHINGTON, Nov 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — More Americans than ever before died from drug overdoses over a 12-month period, according to federal data, as the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted medical care and increased mental health woes, and as more lethal drugs flooded the streets. The record of more than 100,000 overdose deaths…

34,000 protest in Greece on anti-junta revolt anniversary

Tens of thousands of people joined protests in Greece’s two largest cities on Wednesday, marking the anniversary of a 1973 student revolt against a US-backed junta ATHENS, Nov 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tens of thousands of people joined protests in Greece’s two largest cities on Wednesday, marking the anniversary of a…

EU to send aid to migrants at Belarus border

Children stand in front of a fence and address Polish law enforcement officers, who stand on the other side of the frontier, on the Belarusian-Polish border in the Grodno region, Belarus WARSAW, Nov 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The EU said it will send 700,000 euros worth of food, blankets and other…

US says it is not engaged in formal arms control talks with China

Chinese and US flags WASHINGTON, Nov 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States and China will aim to have “conversations” on arms control, “not formal talks”, the White House National Security Council said, downplaying contact on the issue following a meeting between the two countries’ leaders. US President Joe Biden and Chinese…

British fighter crashes in Mediterranean, pilot ejects

A British F35B Lightning fighter jet LONDON, Nov 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — An F35 fighter from Britain’s biggest aircraft carrier crashed into the Mediterranean Sea on Wednesday, though the pilot ejected and was safely returned to the ship. The pilot ejected during a routine operation over international waters at around 1000…

Uganda: We are coming for you, Pres Museveni tells terrorists

The attack targeted a police station and parliament building KAMPALA, Nov 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni condemned the Tuesday suicide bombings in the capital Kampala, while assuring residents of continued efforts to fight terrorism and promote security.He said terrorists have exposed themselves at a time when Uganda’s security…