Update: US Pres Trump, First Lady tests positive for Covid, quarantines in White House
WASHINGTON, Oct 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Donald Trump has tested positive for Covid-19 along with First Lady Melania Trump…
Turkey and Greece set up military hotline amid energy tensions
Tensions rose after Turkey sent this exploration vessel to waters near Greek islands BRUSSELS, Oct 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Turkey and…
Lebanon and Israel agree to talks to end sea border dispute
Lebanon’s parliament speaker Nabih Berri BEIRUT, Oct 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Lebanon and Israel have agreed to a framework for U.S.-mediated…
Brazil’s Bolsonaro rejects Biden’s offer of $20 billion to protect the Amazon
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro BRASILIA, Oct 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has slammed US presidential candidate Joe Biden…
Ethiopia arrests 500 ahead of major Oromo festival; weapons seized
Last year, the festivities attracted huge crowds in Addis Ababa ADDIS ABABA, Oct 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Authorities in Ethiopia’s most…
Covid-19: Uganda reopens borders for passengers
The national carrier Uganda Airlines has resumed regional flights KAMPALA, Oct 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Uganda has reopened its international borders…
Tunisia signs 10-year military deal with U.S
Tunisia President, Kais Saied TUNIS, Oct 2 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — US Defense Secretary Mark Esper signed a 10-year military cooperation deal…
Covid-19: Two people die in Kenya brawl after bars reopen
NAIROBI, Oct 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Just a day after bars reopened in Kenya, two people died in a bar brawl…
Flooding kills 41 in northern Nigeria
ABUJA, Oct 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 41 people have died due to flooding in northern Nigeria, and more than…
Meningitis outbreak claims 269 lives in Nigeria
A woman administers the meningitis vaccine to a pupil ABUJA. Oct 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A total of 269 people have…