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…
Covid-19: US gains 943,000 jobs in July, unemployment falls to 5.4%
WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The recovering US economy added 943,000 new jobs in July, according to government data…
Covid-19: Global deaths toll reach 4,268,017
PARIS, Aug 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The novel coronavirus has killed at least 4,268,017 people since the outbreak emerged in…
South Africa’s jailed former president Zuma hospitalised ahead of graft trial
JOHANNESBURG, Aug 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma, jailed for contempt of court last month, was admitted…
Nigerian customs seize huge haul of endangered wild animal parts
LAGOS, Aug 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Nigeria Customs Service has arrested three suspected high-level traffickers with 7.1 tonnes of pangolin scales and…