DR Congo sentences 30 people to death over Eid day riots by rival Muslim groups after a 1-day trial
Around 10 percent of the DRC’s population are Muslim, most concentrated in the country’s east KINSHASA, May 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) —…
Zimbabwe high court forces out chief justice
Justice Malaba faced some criticism in 2018 HARARE, May 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Zimbabwe’s high court has ruled that the president’s…
Djibouti president sworn in for fifth term after landslide poll win
President Omar Guelleh has been in power for 22 years DJIBOUTI, May 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Djibouti’s President Ismail Omar Guelleh…
Parliamentary elections: Ethiopia cancels June vote citing logistical setbacks
Ethiopia’s polls were last postponed in 2020 due to COVID-19 ADDIS ABABA, May 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Ethiopian Electoral Commission…
Covid-19: Brazil struggles to vaccinate as toll spirals
BRASILIA, May 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Four months into a Covid-19 vaccination campaign marred by shortages and delays, hard-hit Brazil is…
Thousands rally in North America in solidarity with Palestinians
NEW YORK, May 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators rallied in cities across North America on Saturday, calling for…
UN chief ‘dismayed’, ‘disturbed’ by Israel strikes on Gaza
UNITED NATIONS, May 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was “dismayed” by civilian casualties in Gaza and “deeply disturbed”…
Kenya’s BBI blocked in scathing court verdict for Pres Kenyatta
President Kenyatta (L) and Odinga launched the BBI initiative after the contentious 2017 election NAIROBI, May 16 (NNN-AENCIES) —In a scathing ruling,…
US immigration: White House vows probe into migrant children kept on buses
An asylum seeking family is transported on a Border Patrol bus WASHINGTON, May 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) —The White House has vowed to investigate…
Covid-19: Greece ends lockdown measures and opens to tourists
Tourist arrived in Crete on Friday morning as restrictions eased ATHENS, May 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) —Greece has launched its tourist season, lifting most…