DR Congo arrests former health minister over missing COVID funds
KINSHASA, Aug 29 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — The former Minister of Health of the Democratic Republic of Congo Eteni Longondo was placed…
Hundreds of migrants blocked from crossing into Spain
The over 350 migrants were unsuccessful in trying to cross the fence MADRID, Aug 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — About 350 migrants…
Covid-19: ICU nears capacity, more mandates imposed as US sees new high cases
Healthcare workers hand out Covid-19 tests at Long Beach, Los Angeles NEW YORK, Aug 29 (NNN-Xinhua) — Intensive care units…
UK, Finland ends civilian evacuation mission in Afghanistan
LONDON, Aug 29 (NNN-Xinhua) — The final evacuation flight purely for civilians under Britain’s Operation Pitting has left the Kabul…
Tanzania expresses disappointment over Denmark’s decision to shut down its embassy
Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation Liberata Mulamula DAR ES SALAAM, Aug 29 (NNN-Xinhua) — Tanzania expressed disappointment…
Senegal navy searches for dozens lost after migrant boat capsizes
DAKAR, Aug 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Senegalese navy was carrying out a search and rescue mission on Saturday after a…
Mali releases ex-interim president and PM from house arrest
BAMAKO, Aug 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Former Malian interim President Bah Ndaw and his prime minister, Moctar Ouane, have been freed…
The Afghan minister who became a bicycle courier in Germany
Former Afghan Communication Minister Sayed Sadaat LEIPZIG (Germany), Aug 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Sayed Sadaat used to be communications minister in…
Algeria says to divert Spain gas supplies away from Morocco pipeline
Algerians demonstrate with flags along the docks of Algiers ALGIERS, Aug 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Algeria said it was ready to…
Climate scientists predict drier conditions for Horn of Africa sub-region; to affect food security
ADDIS ABABA, Aug 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Climate scientists drawn from the Greater Horn of Africa sub-region are predicting a drier…