Israel rejoins the African Union as an observer state

African Union Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat (right) with the Israel’s ambassador to Ethiopia Aleleign Admasu ADDIS ABABA, July 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — For the first time since 2002, Israel’s ambassador to Ethiopia, Aleleign Admasu presented his credentials as observer to the African Union.The African Union is the largest and most important organization…

Burkina Faso receives 150,000 coronavirus vaccines from U.S.

OUAGADOUGOU, July 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Burkina Faso has received a shipment of more than 150,000 Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccines doses from the US.A gift from the U.S. through the Covax initiative, that should help speed up vaccination in Burkina Faso which like other countries of the continent suffers from…

Covid-19: Tanzania bans ‘unnecessary gatherings’ nationwide

Tanzania’s new President Samia Suluhu Hassan DAR ES SALAAM, July 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tanzania banned “unnecessary gatherings” nationwide and urged those holding necessary meetings to take precautions to avoid the spread of Covid-19.“I announce that from today I have prohibited of all the unnecessary activities,” Health Minister Dorothy Gwajima said…

Covid-19: Tourists flock to Tunisia as medics struggle to battle coronavirus

TUNIS, July 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — It’s a busy time for tourism operators in Tunisia despite a surge in virus infection, as tourists flock into this North African nation even as medics battle the coronavirus.According to data, 1.4 deaths per 100,000 residents have been recorded per day in the last week.At…

Libyan authorities to probe clashes in Tripoli between government forces

TRIPOLI, July 24 (NNN-Xinhua) — Libya’s Interior Ministry said it would start to investigate the armed clashes between two of its security forces that broke out in the capital city on Thursday. The ministry has been closely following Thursday’s events “which led to heavy shootings” in central Tripoli between patrols…

US shooting: Gunman opens fire outside Mexican restaurant in Washington

Gunshots were reported outside a Mexican restaurant in Washington  WASHINGTON, July 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A gunman has opened fire outside a restaurant in an upscale area of Washington DC, about 1.5km from the White House. Diners at outside tables ran for cover as more than 20 shots were fired. Witnesses…

Ethiopia Tigray crisis: New front opens in war as aid fears grow

There are fears for food aid distribution in Tigray  ADDIS ABABA, July 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A bloody eight-month battle for control of the north Ethiopian state of Tigray has spilled over into the neighbouring region of Afar in the past week. At least 20 civilians have been killed and 54,000…

World Drowning Prevention Day: Top cause of young child deaths in many countries – WHO

GENEVA, July 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Drowning is now a leading cause of death for children aged under five in many countries, the World Health Organization said. Around 2.5 million people died by drowning in the decade to 2019, the WHO said, as it set out a series of simple measures…

Covid-19: Increased testing needed to fight delta strain in Europe – WHO

         STOCKHOLM, July 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Increased free testing, contact tracing and other steps are needed to fight the Covid-19 Delta variant, now dominant in much of Europe, the World Health Organization and the EU’s disease agency warned. WHO Europe and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and…

More than 200 migrants scale fence into Spain’s Melilla enclave

Melilla and Ceuta – a second Spanish enclave also on Africa’s Mediterranean coast – are popular crossing points for migrants and refugees seeking a better life in Europe MELILLA (Spain), July 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — More than 200 migrants and refugees crossed into Spain’s North African enclave of Melilla after climbing…