Britain’s Black Lives Matter activist in critical condition after being shot in head in London

British Black Lives Matter activist, Sasha Johnson LONDON, May 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — British Black Lives Matter activist Sasha Johnson is in critical condition after being shot in the head in London, her political party said.“It is with great sadness that we inform you that our own Sasha Johnson has been…

Spanish prime minister emphasizes important Moroccan allyship for EU

Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez MADRID, May 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stated that Madrid will defend both its interests and that of its ally’s Morocco within the scope of the European Union.This comes after recent diplomatic tensions between the two countries saw the sudden arrival of…

Italian mafia boss Morabito arrested in Brazil

Italian mob boss Rocco Morabito BRASILIA, May 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brazilian police have arrested fugitive Italian mafia boss Rocco Morabito in the north-eastern city of João Pessoa.Known as the “cocaine king of Milan”, the suspected head of the ‘Ndrangheta crime gang has been one of Italy’s most wanted fugitives since…

Ethiopia plans June 21 poll, but Tigray crisis sticks out like a sore thumb

Spokesperson of Ethiopia’s election body, Solyana Shimeles ADDIS ABABA, May 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ethiopia has announced that it will hold elections on June 21 after several deferments to deal with what officials called logistical issues and allow more voters to register for the polls.The election is seen as the biggest…

Nigeria: Cholera outbreak kills 20 in Bauchi

Bauchi health officials Bauchi (Nigeria), May 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Cholera has claimed no less than 20 persons in Nigeria’s northeast Bauchi State, the Commissioner for Health, Dr Aliyu Maigoro, has said.The latest outbreak of the disease in the state hit the capital, Bauchi the most with 147 cases recorded there,…

Update: Mali’s former coup leader takes power after president’s arrest

Interim Vice President, Colonel Assimi Goita BAMAKO, May 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Mali’s interim vice president, Colonel Assimi Goita has said that he seized power after the transitional president and prime minister failed to consult him about the formation of a new government.“This kind of step testifies to the clear desire…

Covid-19: Six Latin American, Caribbean heads call for equitable vaccine access

SAN JOSÉ, May 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Six presidents of Latin American and Caribbean countries called on the international community for equitable access to Covid-19 vaccines, asking those countries with the most doses to share them. “We strongly appeal to countries which have a surplus of doses or which have already…

Mount Nyiragongo: Volcanic eruption in DR Congo leaves people homeless

Locals have been sifting through the remains of flattened houses  GOMA (DR Congo), May 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Residents in the Democratic Republic of Congo have returned to destroyed houses after a large volcano erupted, with many searching for missing loved ones. Mount Nyiragongo turned the sky red and spewed out…

British prime minister sets wedding date July 30, 2022: report

LONDON, May 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his fiancee Carrie Symonds have set a wedding date for next year after delaying plans due to the pandemic. Known for his colourful love life, Johnson will be only the second prime minister ever to marry while in office,…

Peru: Two children among 18 killed by rebels in remote coca-growing region

LIMA, May 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Two children and 16 adults were shot dead in a remote coca-growing area of Peru, the armed forces said, blaming the attack on members of the Shining Path guerrilla group. The killings late Sunday risk inflaming tensions amid a polarized campaign for the runoff presidency…