Kidnapped Cuban doctors freed in Somalia

NAIROBI, Oct 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Two Cuban doctors who were kidnapped in Kenya’s northeast in April 2019 and taken over the border to Somalia by suspected Al-Shabaab militants have been released, a police official said. “It is true they have been freed. The doctors are now safe,” a senior Kenyan…

Covid-19: Trade unions press South Africa government on jobs, economy

Job seekers stand outside a construction site near Johannesburg PRETORIA, Oct 9 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — South Africa’s largest trade unions held nationwide marches to protest the high level of job destruction, the poor state of transport, corruption and the lack of measures to combat the deep crisis generated in Africa’s second…

Arab League crisis continues as 6th member refuses to take up presidency

CAIRO, Oct 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Arab League was targeted by growing criticism on Arab social media after six countries refused to chair the rotating presidency of the organization. On Tuesday, Libya declined to take the presidency after Palestine relinquished its right to preside. Libya joined Qatar, the Comoros, Kuwait…

US presidential election: Pres Trump says wants to hold campaign rally Saturday in Florida

Donald Trump said that he might hold another rally on Sunday in Pennsylvania WASHINGTON, Oct 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Donald Trump, stillrecovering from Covid-19, said that he wants to hold a campaign rally as early as Saturday, likely in Florida. “I think I’m going to try doing a rally on…

Kyrgyz leader ‘ready to resign’ to end post-vote chaos

BISHKEK, Oct 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Kyrgyz President SooronbayJeenbekov is ready to resign, he said Friday, in an abrupt about-turn afterrival politicians claiming leadership positions prepared for a confrontationwhile Russia pushed security forces to restore order. A disputed parliamentary vote has sparked a fresh crisis in the volatileCentral Asian country, triggering…

UN warns of hate speech ahead of Guinea vote

President Alpha Condé is seeking a controversial third term CONAKRY, Oct 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UN has warned that continued invoking of ethnic affiliations and hate speech in Guinea’s election campaigns could lead to violence. The UN rights boss Michelle Bachelet and acting Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide…

South Sudan suspends $6m stadium works after collapse

Parts of the stadium collapsed on Tuesday afternoon during construction JUBA, Oct 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The authorities in South Sudan have suspended the renovation of Juba national stadium, a project sponsored by the world football governing body, Fifa, after a partial collapse of the facility. Parts of the stadium collapsed…

Mauritius oil spill: Captain accused of drinking, court told

Capt Nadeshwar, left, promised he would not leave Mauritius PORT LOUIS, Oct 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Voice recordings from the ship that spilled hundreds of tonnes of oil off the coast of Mauritius show that the captain had been drinking alcohol, an expert witness has said in court. Information captured by…

South Africa: White farmers stormed courthouse to seize black men charged with murdering a fellow farmer

White farmers say the government is not doing enough to protect them PRETORIA, Oct 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — South Africa’s government has condemned an “anarchic” protest by white farmers who stormed a court building and burnt a police vehicle on Tuesday.Police reportedly fired stun grenades to disperse protesters, who were demanding…

Covid-19: Night curfew reinstated in Tunisia’s capital

The mayor of Tunisia’s capital, Tunis, has said a night-time curfew will be reinstated for two weeks TUNIS, Oct 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The mayor of Tunisia’s capital, Tunis, has said a night-time curfew will be reinstated for two weeks in a series of restrictions intended to control the spread of…