Covid-19: Pandemic costs Africa travel, tourism almost $55 billion – African Union
Tourists in Africa ADDIS ABABA, July 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — African countries have lost almost $55 billion in travel and tourism…
South Africa refinery explosion kills two, six others injured
Two people died and six others injured as a result of the explosion CAPE TOWN, July 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) –Two people…
Pirates kidnapped nine Nigerians from offshore oil facility
The 9 persons were captured on the Sendje Berge, a floating production storage and offloading vessel ABUJA, July 3 (NNN-AGENCIES)…
Ethiopia: Murdered popular political singer Hachalu Hundessa buried amid ethnic unrest
State-owned Ethiopian Television broadcasting some scenes from the funeral service ADDIS ABABA, July 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The funeral has been…
Covid-19: Botswana president goes into quarantine
Botswana President, Mokgweetsi Masisi GABORONE, July 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi has quarantined himself after an official working…
Nigeria: Lagos lawmakers propose to decolonise street names
Lagos’ Victoria Island LAGOS, July 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Elected officials in Nigeria’s Lagos state have called on the state’s governor…
At least 162 dead in Myanmar jade mine collapse caused by landslide: A ‘preventable tragedy’
In this photo released from Myanmar Fire Service Department, rescuers carry a recovered body of a victim. YANGON, July 3…
Final vote result shows big majority for Pres Putin reforms
MOSCOW, July 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russians have overwhelmingly backed constitutional reforms that will allow President Vladimir Putin to extend his…
Iran reports accident at ‘inactive’ nuclear site, no casualties
TEHRAN, July 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Iran’s nuclear body said an accident had taken place on Thursday at a construction site…
Palestinian rivals Fatah, Hamas pledge unity against Israeli annexations
RAMALLAH, July 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Rival Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas pledged a united campaign against Israel’s prospective plans to…