DR Congo declares state of siege in emergency anti-insurgency efforts
President Félix Tshisekedi KINSHASA, May 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Democratic Republic of Congo has declared a ‘state of siege’ in…
Cameroon relaunches express train five years after deadly accident
Express train in Cameroon back on the rails YAOUNDE, May 2 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Almost five years have passed since the…
Covid-19: Chile to accelerate mass vaccination program – Pres Pinera
Chile’s President Sebastian Pinera SANTIAGO, May 2 (NNN-Xinhua) — Chilean President Sebastian Pinera announced on Saturday that the country will…
Cuba registers lowest number of daily COVID-19 cases in two weeks
HAVANA, May 2 (NNN-Xinhua) — Cuba on Saturday registered the lowest number of daily COVID-19 cases in the last two…
Libyan navy rescues 172 illegal immigrants off western coast
A Libyan helicopter hovers over as refugees wait to get on onboard the rescue vessel in the Mediterranean Sea TRIPOLI,…
UN welcomes Somali move to return to agreed electoral model
The president said he welcomed elections to be held without further delay UNITED NATIONS, May 2 (NNN-Xinhua) — UN Secretary-General…
South African sportsman’s death at hands of US police sends shockwaves in homeland
Lindsay Myeni, the wife of late South African rugby player Lindani Myeni, at OR Tambo International Airport as the remains…
Colombia, Peru, Chile, Mexico mark 10th anniversary of Pacific Alliance
BOGOTA, May 2 (NNN-XINHUA) — Members of the Pacific Alliance on Friday commemorated the 10th anniversary of the trade bloc founded by Colombia, Peru, Chile…
Covid-19: Hundreds protest virus measures in Finland, Sweden
HELSINKI, May 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Crowds gathered in the capitals ofFinland and Sweden on Saturday as hundreds marched in protest…
Covid-19: Brazil hits 82,000 deaths in April, new monthly record
BRASILIA, May 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brazil registered 2,595 new deaths from Covid-19 on Friday, bringing the total for April to…