Government calls on Nigerians to accept back into society repentant Boko Haram fighters

Boko Haram fighters and their families have in recent weeks surrendered to army units ABUJA, Aug 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Federal Government of Nigeria warned against the negative and false narratives being bandied around about Boko Haram members who are surrendering in droves to the Nigerian Army in the North-East.At…

Fuel shortage hits Burundi, motorists blame government which blame the supply circuit

The shortage of fuel is taking a toll on businesses BUJUMBURA, Aug 22 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — In Burundi, another fuel shortage is causing havoc with several gas stations have run dry. Some are turning away their customers. Many Burundians are going around the city in search of a rare commodity. Reluctant…

Covid-19: Public interest for vaccine in South Africa declines as fear spreads

Many citizens are afraid of taking the vaccine PRETORIA, Aug 22 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — South Africa, which has struggled to obtain Covid vaccines too rare, too expensive before launching its immunization campaign with much delay, is now facing a disturbing rejection of the vaccine by part of its population.In front of…

Bolivian Prosecution files genocide charges against former President Áñez

LA PAZ, Aug 21 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Bolivia’s Attorney General Juan Lanchipa announced that his office had filed charges of “genocide” against former interim President Janine Áñez for the massacre of several opposition protesters in the 2019 events which resulted in Evo Morales’ resignation. Áñez, who is already under preventive arrest,…

Former Peruvian Foreign Minister re-appointed by newly elected president

LIMA, Aug 21 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Peruvian former Foreign Minister Óscar Maúrtua has been re-appointed for the job to replace Héctor Béjar, who resigned earlier this week after just 19 days in office. Maúrtua, who had held the same position between 2005 and 2006 under President Alejandro Toledo, took his new…

Uruguayan Tourism Minister resigns amid corruption allegations

MONTEVIDEO, Aug 21 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Uruguay’s Minister of Tourism Germán Cardoso Friday handed in his resignation amid allegations of corruption. Cardoso explained he had reached his decision after discussing the matter with former President and Secretary-General of Colorado Party – partner of the Government’s coalition – Julio María Sanguinetti.  The…

Nigeria plans first tranche of US$6.2 billion Eurobond next month

Nigeria’s Finance Minister Zainab Ahmed ABUJA, Aug 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nigeria will return to international capital markets next month to offer a portion of its planned US$6.2 billion Eurobond sale, Finance Minister Zainab Ahmed said.“We have very positive indications in that regard,” she said at a conference in the capital,…

DR Congo seeks new valuation for China Moly’s Tenke Fungurume mine

KINSHASA, Aug 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — DR Congo’s government has formed a commission to reassess the reserves and resources at China Molybdenum’s massive Tenke Fungurume copper and cobalt mine, in which state mining company Gecamines holds a 20per cent stake. The commission aims to determine the value of the mine’s copper…

Just 15km of Russia-Germany Nord Stream 2 pipeline to go, says Pres Putin

Workers at the construction site of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, near the city of Kingisepp, Leningrad region, Russia MOSCOW, Aug 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — There are only 15km left to finish the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia to Germany that bypasses Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.…

Covid-19: Belgium, except for Brussels, to scrap restrictions on restaurants, cafes

Friends sit at a table drinking beer on a terrace in Brussels BRUSSELS, Aug 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Belgium will scrap COVID-19 restrictions on restaurants and cafes, allowing them to operate under their usual hours as part of the government’s reopening plan and as more than two-thirds of the population have…