Covid-19: Scientists see new evidence South African variant binds more readily to human cells
The variant was identified by South African genomics experts late last year PRETORIA, Jan 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Scientists have new…
Covid-19: Ghana, Nigeria reopen schools but other African countries have closed up
School kids observing COVID protocols ACCRA, Jan 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Schools in GHANA resumed classes on Monday across the country…
Eyes on Djibouti as it mediate in Somalia and Kenya peace deal
Members of Djibouti Fact-Finding Mission on the Kenya-Somalia border dispute DJIBOUTI, Jan 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A Djibouti-led mission to resolve accusations of…
The Gambia bans importation of live birds from Senegal amid bird flu outbreak
Gambia has banned the importation of live poultry from Senegal BANJUL, Jan 19 (NNN-GNA) — The Gambian Ministry of Agriculture announced…
Violent clashes continue in Tunisia; dozens arrested
TUNIS, Jan 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Clashes erupted in Tunisia as youth hurled rocks at riot police, who responded with teargasDozens…
Uganda restores internet after shutdown over election
Yoweri Musveni was declared the winner of a Jan 14 presidential election KAMPALA, Jan 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Internet was partially…
US: FBI screens troops ahead of Wednesday’s Joe Biden inauguration
WASHINGTON, Jan 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US law enforcement agencies are screening National Guard members to make sure they do not…
Update: Global coronavirus cases top 95 mln
MOSCOW, Jan 18 (NNN-TASS) – The global number of confirmed coronavirus cases has crossed the 95 million mark, according to…
Peru: Ex-Pres Vizcarra barred from run for Congress
LIMA, Jan 18 (NNN-TELESUR) — Lima’s Special Electoral Jury (JEE) excluded Peru’s former President Martin Vizcarra’s (2018-2020) candidacy for Congress over…
Pots and pans against Pres Bolsonaro heard loud in Brazil
BRASILIA, Jan 18 (NNN-TELESUR) — Hundreds of people made their pots and pan ring out to demand Brazil’s President Jair…