Asylum ‘under attack’ at Europe’s borders: UN

GENEVA, Jan 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UN voiced alarm Thursday atincreasingly frequent pushbacks and expulsions of refugees at Europe’sborders, warning that the very idea of asylum itself was under attack on thecontinent. The United Nations refugee agency called on countries to createindependent monitoring mechanisms to ensure the right to seek…

Covid-19: Ten Rotterdam police officers injured in lockdown riots

At least 10 police officers were injured in the protests ROTTERDAM, Jan 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 10 police officers were injured in Rotterdam as protesters opposed to coronavirus lockdowns rioted in several Dutch cities.More than 50 rioters were arrested, Rotterdam police chief Fred Westerbeeke told Dutch radio.The port city…

Covid-19: President Magufuli warns Tanzanians against ‘white man’ vaccines

Tanzanian President John Magufuli DAR ES SALAAM, Jan 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tanzanian President John Magufuli has warned the country’s health ministry against rushing into embracing the COVID-19 vaccines promoted by foreign companies and countries.Magufuli cast doubt on the global urge to develop Covid-19 vaccine claiming that little has been done to help…

Senegal restricts public access to major park following mysterious deaths of 750 pelicans

The park has nearly three million birds from almost 400 species DAKAR, Jan 28 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — The Senegalese authorities restricted public access to a major bird park after the mysterious death of at least 750 pelicans. Authorities have ruled out the possibility of bird flu after thorough investigations.A patrol in…

Ethiopia to form self-defense militia force to stem communal violence

Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister Demeke Mekonen ADDIS ABABA, Jan 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister Demeke Mekonen announced plans to form self-defense militia force to stem communal violence in the country’s western Benishangul-Gumuz regional state.Speaking during a meeting with displaced people from the Metekel zone of Benishangul-Gumuz regional state,…

Botswana wildlife office investigates new mysterious elephant deaths

Poaching had been ruled out as a possible cause of death GABORONE, Jan 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Botswana is investigating yet again the mysterious deaths of elephants, only a few months after 330 of the gray giants died from water-borne bacteria, a local wildlife official said.“So far we have been notified…

Uganda, DR Congo agree to exchange captives – soldiers for civilians

Congolese soldiers leave Buliisa police station on Tuesday KAMPALA, Jan 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Uganda is set to hand over two Congolese military personnel, and two rifles in exchange for over 30 Ugandan fishermen arrested on Lake Albert on DR Congo side.The Officer in charge of Uganda’s Buliisa Central Police Station,…

DR Congo parliament votes out pro-Kabila PM

Prime Minister Sylvestre Ilunga Ilunkamba KINSHASA, Jan 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Lawmakers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have dismissed the Prime Minister Sylvestre Ilunga Ilunkamba during a parliament plenary session held in Kinshasa.The dismissal came after the majority of the lawmakers passed a vote of no-confidence to the Premier…

Tunisian president’s office gets letter with suspicious powder

TUNIS, Jan 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The office of Tunisia’s president received a letter containing suspicious powder and is investigating the matter. President Kais Saied did not open the letter and is in good health, a source said. Some local websites reported that the lethal toxin ricin had been found in…

International police dismantle world’s ‘most dangerous’ criminal hacking network

LONDON, Jan 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — International law enforcement agencies said they had dismantled a criminal hacking scheme used to steal billions of dollars from businesses and private citizens worldwide. Police in six European countries, Canada and the United States, completed a joint operation to take control of Internet servers used…