Ethiopia: at least 40 army allies killed in mistake drone strike

Ethiopian government soldiers travel in the back of trucks on a road near Agula, north of Mekele ADDIS ABABA, Jan 22 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Ethiopian forces killed around forty fighters from their own side in a drone strike in the insurgency-hit Amhara region on Jan 15, a nurse and a local…

Nigerian troops free 62 hostages, kill two militants in northwest operations

Interior view of Haske Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, after an attack by gunmen ABUJA, Jan 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nigerian troops have rescued 62 hostages and killed two militants in separate operations across Kebbi and Zamfara states as part of an ongoing offensive against armed groups in the northwest, the…

Study: Heart disease, stroke remain leading causes of U.S. deaths

WASHINGTON, Jan 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — More people die from heart disease and stroke than from anything else in the United States, despite a five-year decline, a study released Wednesday by the American Heart Association indicates. Heart disease is the single greatest cause of death, while stroke has moved up to the…

South Africa floods: Heavy rains claim 38 lives in Limpopo and Mpumalanga

LIMPOPO (South Africa), Jan 22 (NNN-SANEWS) — The death toll from recent heavy rains and flooding in Limpopo and Mpumalanga has risen to 38, with the number of deaths reported in Limpopo increasing from 17 to 18, while six people remain missing in the province. Giving an update on the…

South Africa gun violence: Justice Department confirms fatal shooting at Booysens Court

GAUTENG (South Africa), Jan 22 (NNN-SANEWS) — The Justice and Constitutional Development department has confirmed a fatal shooting incident at the Booysens Magistrates’ Court in Gauteng on Tuesday. The incident claimed the lives of at least two people while three others were left injured. The incident is the latest in…

Railway safety questioned as Spain reels from twin train disasters

BARCELONA (Spain), Jan 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Spain’s railway system was under scrutiny after a commuter service crashed near Barcelona, days after at least 43 people were killed in a collision between two high-speed trains. A train driver died and 37 people were injured – several seriously – in the latest incident late…

UK upper house approves social media ban for under-16s

LONDON, Jan 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Britain’s upper house of parliament voted Wednesday in favour of banning under-16s from using social media, raising pressure on the government to match a similar ban passed in Australia. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday he was not ruling out any options and pledged action…

Sudan war blocks 8 million schoolchildren for nearly 500 days: NG

PORT SUDAN (Sudan), Jan 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Almost three years of war in Sudan have left more than eight million children out of education for nearly 500 days, the NGO Save the Children said Thursday, highlighting one of the world’s longest school closures. “More than eight million children — nearly…

Tanzania embarks on large-scale production of pharmaceutical, medical equipment

DAR ES SALAAM, Jan 21 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — THE Tanzanian government has begun implementing its agenda to establish and strengthen pharmaceutical and medical devices manufacturing industries in the country, to ensure large-scale production by local manufacturers, a move expected to boost the health sector and the national economy at large. The announcement…

South Africa wildfires: Fire crews battle to contain wildfires east of Cape Town

CAPE TOWN (South Africa), Jan 21 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Wildfires burning in Franschhoek, east of Cape Town, flared up on Tuesday, leaving fire crews scrambling to contain the blaze once again. Local reports say fierce winds of up to 50 km an hour have exacerbated the situation in an area laden…