OPEC+ eases record oil cuts as economy recovers from coronavirus pandemic
OPEC+ eases record oil cuts as economy recovers from pandemic VIENNA, July 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — OPEC and allies such as…
US hits Guyana with visa sanctions, calls President to ‘step aside’ over election dispute
WASHINGTON, July 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States has moved to implement visa sanctions on members of the Guyanese government…
Germany: ‘Rambo’ suspect Yves Rausch held in Black Forest after five-day hunt
Hundreds of police were involved in the search BERLIN, July 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — German police have arrested a suspected gunman…
US ‘open to lifting’ South Sudan arms embargo; to seize mansion owned by former Gambian president in Washington
Armed groups in the country have been blamed for frustrating peace deals WASHINGTON, July 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US is…
Nigeria lost $3bn to gold smuggling in seven years: Pres Buhari
Official presentation of gold bars produced through a presidential initiative ABUJA, July 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nigeria lost about $3bn from…
Protesters in marginalised south region ‘block 50% of Tunisia’s oil supply’
The protesters want jobs and development TUNIS, July 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Demonstrators in the south of Tunisia have blocked an…
Sudan protesters ‘reject anti-Islamist reforms’
KHARTOUM, July 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Dozens of pro-Sharia supporters have protested in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, over recent government reforms that…
Mali PM apologises for killing of protesters
Police fired shots and used tear gas to disperse protesters last Friday BAMAKO, July 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Mali’s prime minister…
Repentant Nigerian bandits offered cows for AK-47s
Cattle rearing and farming are a way of life in northern Nigeria ABUJA, July 18 (NNN-AGENCIES0 — Repentant bandits in…
Zambia rejects Glencore copper mine’s suspension plan amid low prices, coronavirus pandemic
LUSAKA, July 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Glencore’s Zambia subsidiary Mopani Copper Mines said the country’s mines ministry rejected its proposal to…