Covid-19: Ethiopia to repatriate migrants from Saudi Arabia

ADDIS ABABA, Sept 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ethiopia’s foreign ministry says it will begin repatriating about 2,000 migrants stranded in Saudi Arabia from next week.The announcement comes after a UK-based newspaper, The Telegraph, reported that hundreds, if not thousands, of Ethiopian migrants had been locked up in squalid conditions in detention…

Ten foreign missions urge Tanzania to hold credible polls

President John Magufuli is seeking a second term DAR ES SALAAM, Sept 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ten foreign missions in Tanzania have called for a “free and fair” elections next month, amid concern by rights group on increased repression of opposition parties and non-governmental organisations. The missions said security for all…

South Africa unrest: Third policeman arrested over unclear down syndrome teen’s murder

JOHANNESBURG, Sept 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A third police officer has been arrested in connection with the murder of 16-year-old Nathaniel Julies near his home in Johannesburg’s Eldorado Park neighbourhood. The teenager, who had Down’s Syndrome, had gone out to buy biscuits when he was shot on Aug 26. Two other…

Mozambique: Insurgency ‘pushes thousands to virus hotspot’ – ICRC

The militants have been attacking remote villages across the province over the past two years MAPUTO, Sept 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Clashes between Mozambican government forces and insurgents in the northern Cabo Delgado province have forced thousands of fleeing residents to a coronavirus hotspot, according to the International Red Cross Society…

Kenya freezes assets of al-Shabaab ‘financiers’

Al-Shabaab fighters have staged numerous attacks in Kenya NAIROBI, Sept 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Kenya has frozen the assets of nine of its citizens it accuses of funding Somalia’s militant group al-Shabaab. The interior ministry said the move was part of its renewed counter-terrorism efforts aimed at tackling “ domestic terrorists”.…

Brazil gives equal pay to men’s and women’s national players

Brazil Women’s National Team players BRASILIA, Sept 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brazil’s women’s national players will be paid the same as male players for representing their country, Brazil’s football association (CBF) has said. All players will be granted the same daily and prize amounts for taking part in preparation periods and…

India bans over 100 apps linked to China

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) is one of the most popular battle royale video games NEW DELHI, Sept 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A further 118 Chinese mobile apps have been banned by the Indian government, as tensions between the two countries continue to rise.Those on the list include several of Tencent’s products including…

Germany children deaths: Bodies of five found in flat in Solingen; mother suspected tried to commit suicide

The children, aged between one and eight, were found in a family home SOLINGEN (Germany), Sept 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The bodies of five children have been found in a private apartment in a large block of flats in the western German city of Solingen, police say. Police say they suspect…

China threatens to retaliate after US tightens leash on Beijing diplomats

BEIJING, Sept 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — China will deliver “a proper and necessary” response to new curbs by the State Department on its envoys to the United States, the foreign ministry said. America’s top diplomat Mike Pompeo introduced the restrictions on Wednesday, including mandating Chinese diplomats to seek approval to visit…

Tajikistan ruling party nominates veteran leader for president: media

DUSHANBE, Sept 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tajikistan’s ruling party nominated veteran leader Emomali Rakhmon for president as he seeks to extend his reign of nearly three decades, state media said. Rakhmon is widely expected to win a new seven-year term on Oct 11, securing the opportunity to become the longest-ruling post-Soviet…