NATO urges Taliban to cease attacks in Afghanistan

NATO urges Taliban to cease attacks in Afghanistan BRUSSELS, Aug 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — NATO has termed the security situation in Afghanistan “difficult and challenging” and called on the militant Islamic Taliban to cease their attacks. “We share the deep concern expressed by the UN Security Council about the high levels of violence caused by the…

Covid-19: Libya launches largest coronavirus vaccination centre

There are 60 vaccination points in the centre TRIPOLI, Aug 13 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Libya launches its largest COVID-19 vaccination centre in the capital Tripoli, in an effort to speed up inoculations and catch up with the rising number of cases.Established in the gymnasium of the City sports venue in Tripoli, the vaccination…

Kidnappers demand $1.2M to release Nigerian state commissioner

The commissioner was kidnapped on Sunday, August 8 in his hometown ABUJA, Aug 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Nigerian kidnappers who took hostage of Niger’s State Commissioner and Strategy, Muhammad Idris, have demanded a ransom totalling $1.2 million for his release.The commissioner was kidnapped on Sunday, August 8 in his hometown,…

Twitter confirms talks with Nigeria govt over lifting of ban

Twitter has been banned in Nigeria since June 4, 2021 ABUJA, Aug 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Global social media giant, Twitter, have confirmed having talks with Nigeria’s federal government on a ban imposed on them in the country – Africa’s most populous.A spokesperson in an email statement said no deal had…

Tunisia swelters in record temperatures

Tunisia swelters in record temperatures TUNIS, Aug 13 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — A heatwave broke temperature records in Tunisia’s capital and elsewhere in north and centre of the North African country on Tuesday, according to the national meteorological institute.The temperature in Tunis reached 48 degrees Celsius at midday (118 Fahrenheit), smashing the…

Algeria wildfires: At least 600 families rendered homeless

The fires have killed 65 people in Algeria ALGIERS, Aug 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A representative of the Algerian Red Crescent said that “more than 600 families” have been left homeless because of wildfires near the country’s capital.Nafissa Toumi said the fires have killed 65 people in Algeria and have injured…

Chad celebrates 61 years of independence with a military parade

N’DJAMENA, Aug 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Chad marks 61 years of independence with a large military parade in N’Djamena in the presence of Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, President of the Transitional Military Council (TMC) since the death of his father Idriss Déby Itno in April.The Chadian army, considered as one of…

Sudan to hand former leader Omar al-Bashir, other officials to ICC

Sudan’s former President Omar al-Bashir KHARTOUM, Aug 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Sudan will hand over to the International Criminal Court (ICC) several of its former leaders, including deposed autocrat Omar al-Bashir, who is wanted for crimes against humanity and war crimes during the conflict in Darfur, the country’s foreign minister said.“The…

How North American cities are bracing for more heatwaves

WASHINGTON, Aug 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — This summer’s extreme heatwave in western Canada and the Pacific Northwest was linked to hundreds of deaths. From 25 June to 1 July, over 700 deaths were reported to the British Columbia coroner’s office – three times the normal amount – the majority of which are…

Italy may have registered Europe’s hottest temperature on record

The Mediterranean heatwave has led to the spread of wildfires across southern Italy  ROME, Aug 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Italian island of Sicily may have registered the hottest temperature ever recorded in Europe – 48.8C (119.8F). Regional authorities reported the reading, which needs to be verified by the World Meteorological Organization…