US gun violence: At least 65 people shot, 6 fatally, over long weekend in Chicago, the most since 2016
Police arrive to investigate the fatal shooting of 4-year-old Mychal “MJ” Moultry Jr. who was shot in the head while…
United Nations launches urgent appeal for Afghanistan aid
A humanitarian situation has been triggered following Taliban takeover UNITED NATIONS, Sept 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ahead of a conference on…
Covid-19: Tanzania secures nearly $600m from IMF for coronavirus relief
The virus outbreak has pushed about one million people into poverty WASHINGTON, Sept 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The International Monetary Fund’s…
Covid-19: Africa death toll tops 200,000
BRAZZAVILLE, Sept 9 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — More than 200,000 people have died from COVID-19 in Africa since the start of the pandemic, according…
Ballot counting under way in Morocco vote overshadowed by widespread apathy
Sitting Prime Minister Saad Eddine el-Othmani of the Justice and Development Party (PJD) casting his vote RABAT, Sept 9 (NNN-AGENCIES)…
Normalcy returns to coup-hit Conakry in Guinea; junta frees political prisoners
Guinea citizens jubilate over replacements CONAKRY, Sept 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Days after Sunday’s coup that overthrew President Alpha Conde, Guineans…
Meningitis epidemic in DR Congo kills 129, WHO says
World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti BRAZZAVILLE (Republic of Congo), Sept 9 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — An…
South Africa sets contentious local polls for Nov 1
PRETORIA, Sept 9 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — South Africa’s controversial local elections will be held on Nov 1, the government announced Wednesday,…
Covid-19: Vaccinate or resign – Zimbabwe tells government workers
A military health personnel carries an empty medical cooler box at a mobile clinic HARARE, Sept 19 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Zimbabwe…
Covid-19: Argentina announces issuance of Digital Vaccination Credential as official travel document
BUENOS AIRES, Sept 7 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — The Government of Argentina has announced that effective Monday Sept 6, nationals going abroad…