Militia group raids DR Congo village; local officials claim 200 dead but UN says toll lower
The region has experienced armed conflict for decades KINSHASA, July 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Reports have just come in from a…
Gunmen ‘kill 18’ at Nigerian wedding party
The bodies of the victims were laid out on the ground and covered in brightly coloured fabrics as mourners gathered…
African leaders convene talks over Nile dam tensions
The Nile dam ADDIS ABABA, July 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — African leaders sat down on Tuesday for a virtual meeting about…
Covid-19: Africa’s cases reach 736,587, with 15,424 deaths
ADDIS ABABA, July 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — As of July 21, confirmed COVID-19 cases total from 55 African countries has reached 736,587.Reported…
Covid-19: Kenya calls ‘extraordinary’ summit over surging coronavirus
President Kenyatta announced the reopening of the economy on July 7 NAIROBI, July 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta…
Mali opposition rejects ECOWAS proposals on ending political crisis
Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita BAMAKO, July 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — An influential opposition group in Mali rejected a proposal by…
Covid-19: Florida cases surge for fifth day as US Pres Trump pledges outbreak will be under control
WASHINGTON, July 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Florida reported more than 12,000 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, the fifth day in a…
Covid-19: Cubans celebrate no local transmission for first time in four months
People get hand sanitizer before entering a shop in Havana HAVANA, July 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Cuba for the first time…
Covid-19: Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister tests positive
Nigeria, as at end of June 2020, was Africa’s third most impacted country ABUJA, July 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nigerian Foreign…
Covid-19: President of Bolivian Football Federation dies after catching virus
LA PAZ, July 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The president of the Bolivian Football Federation (FBF), Cesar Salinas, died Sunday after being…