Two more independent media outlets in Russia shut due to restrictions
The Moskva River in front of the Kremlin. Space for independent journalism and dissenting voices has been shrinking in Russia…
Belarus to shut border to Lithuania to stop migrants returning
Lithuania said Belarus was flying in migrants from abroad and dispatching them into the European Union MINSK, Aug 7 (NNN-AGENCIES)…
Wildfires burning throughout the Balkans
A firefighter trying to put out the wildfires at the rural of Marmaris district of Mugla, Turkey TIRANA (Albania), Aug…
Covid-19: Five Ugandans charged for injecting people with water as covid jabs
Most African countries are struggling to get COVID-19 jabs amid global supply constraints KAMPALA, Aug 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Five Ugandans…
Zimbabwe detains 104 Congolese refugees who escaped camp
The refugees are found to have breached coronavirus protocols HARARE, Aug 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A group of refugees from the…
At least 26 Chadian troops killed in suspected militant attack in troubled Lake Chad region
N’DJAMENA, Aug 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 26 Chadian soldiers were killed in an attack by jihadist fighters in the…
Mozambique insurgency: SADC deploys troops to troubled northern province
Exodus: women carry belongings off a boat as they arrive at Paquitequete beach in Pemba last month, after fleeing Palma…
Ethiopia-Tigray crisis: Red Cross reports influx of wounded into Tigray
An Ethiopian refugee carries a suitcase at the Um Rakuba camp that houses Ethiopian refugees fleeing the fighting in the…
Federal Government in Nigeria threatens to sack striking doctors
The government said it was considering the option of outright termination of employment ABUJA, Aug 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Nigerian…
Sea-Watch rescue vessel carrying migrants allowed to dock in Italy
The vessel was allowed to enter an Italian port ROME, Aug 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Sea-Watch 3, a migrant rescue vessel…