Somali PM orders probe into killing of 7 civilians by African Union troops in southern region

MOGADISHU, Aug 22 (NNN-Xinhua) — Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Roble ordered investigations into the deaths of seven civilians reportedly killed by the African Union troops during a counter-offensive in Golweyn, the southern part of the country. The prime minister’s spokesman Mohamed Moalimuu said Roble has formed a ministerial committee to…

Russia says new sanctions show U.S. unwillingness to mend ties

MOSCOW, Aug 22 (NNN-Xinhua) — New US sanctions against Russia showed the Biden administration’s “lack of political will and unwillingness” to build Moscow-Washington relations on a partnership basis, the Russian Foreign Ministry said. The ministry’s spokesperson Maria Zakharova made the comments in a statement after the United States on Friday…

Covid-19: Italian minister defends making vaccination obligatory for teachers

Italy was at a point one of the hardest hit COVID-19 countries globally ROME, Aug 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — In the ongoing dispute over the rules for getting children back to school in Italy, Education Minister Patrizio Bianchi has defended the mandatory vaccine requirement for teachers.“This is not a punishment, but…

Covid-19: Drug cocktail used by Trump approved for use in UK

Donald J. Trump is a former American president LONDON, Aug 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Britain’s medicines regulator has approved the use of a drug given to former US president Donald Trump when he had Coronavirus last year.Health Secretary Sajid Javid said approval of the first treatment designed specifically for Covid-19 in the UK…

Ebola case in Ivory Coast spurs urgent hunt for source in Guinea: WHO

The World Health Organisation has sent expert teams to both West African nations BRAZZAVILLE (Congo Republic), Aug 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Disease trackers have yet to identify how a teenager from rural Guinea treated for Ebola in a hospital in Abidjan sparked Ivory Coast’s first outbreak of the deadly viral disease…

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…