Covid-19: DR Congo university students protest police killing of maskless classmate

The protest stirred after a police officer shot a student over use of face mask KINSHASA, July 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Students continue protest at the University of Kinshasa campus in the Democratic Republic of Congo after a police officer shot dead a student over the weekend for not wearing a…

Nigeria tops list of African countries with airlines’ locked up funds

Nigeria’s main airport ABUJA, July 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The latest International Air Transport Association (IATA) data show that Nigeria has blocked airlines from repatriating some US$ 155million as at May 20, 2021.Based on the amount of blocked funds, Nigeria is ranked the number one country in Africa where airlines have…

Climate change: Israel to cut 85% of emissions by mid-century

Campaigners in Israel took part in a global “climate strike” in 2019  TEL AVIV, July 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Israel will cut carbon emissions by 85% from 2015 levels by the middle of the century, its government says. Its prime minister said the decision would help the country gradually shift to…

French lawyer serves legal notice on Reporters Without Borders for anti-Bangladesh propaganda

   PARIS, July 28 (NNN-BSS) — A French lawyer has served legal notice on Reporters Without Borders for their propaganda against Bangladesh and its Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.   Paris-based lawyer Madou Kone sent the notice to Reporters Without Borders, asking them to explain in 15 days as to why…

NATO chief urges ‘negotiated settlement’ in Afghanistan

   BRUSSELS, July 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg reiterated calls for a “negotiated settlement” with the Taliban in Afghanistan, admitting the country faced a “deeply challenging” security situation as foreign troops leave. “The security situation in Afghanistan remains deeply challenging, and requires a negotiated settlement. NATO will continue to…

Mata’afa takes office as Samoa’s first female PM

 APIA (Samoa), July 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Fiame Naomi Mata’afa entered parliament as Samoa’s first female prime minister Tuesday, ending a bitter impasse that left the Pacific island without an effective government for 109 days after her election victory. Following several abortive legal challenges, outgoing leader Tuilaepa Sa’ilele Malielegaoi finally conceded…

Ancient Peruvian Sun calendar declared UN heritage site

   CASMA (Peru), July 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A 2,300-year-old solar observatory in Peru, a structure of 13 stone towers built atop a hill and used as a calendar, has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site.   The Chankillo observatory, built by an ancient civilization about two millennia before the…

Update: 16 injured, several missing after chemical site blast in Germany

Smoke rises from a landfill and waste incineration area at the Chempark industrial park following an explosion in Leverkusen LEVERKUSEN (Germany), July 27 (NNN-Xinhua) — At least 16 people were injured and several others were missing after an explosion at an integrated chemical site in the western German city of…

Cuban Embassy in Paris says it was attacked with petrol bombs; no injuries to diplomatic staff

Workers fix the damage at the Cuban embassy following an overnight petrol bomb attack, Paris PARIS, July 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Cuban embassy in Paris said on Tuesday that its building had been attacked with petrol bombs, causing serious damage but no injuries to diplomatic staff. The embassy published photos…

Explosion at German chemical complex declared extreme threat

A dark cloud of smoke rises above the chemical park in Leverkusen LEVERKUSEN (Germany), July 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — An explosion at an industrial park for chemical companies shook the German city of Leverkusen on Tuesday, sending a large black cloud rising into the air. Germany’s Federal Office for Civil Protection…