US F-16 crashes in South Carolina, killing pilot
WASHINGTON, July 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A US Air Force F-16 fighter aircraft crashed during a training mission in South Carolina,…
Covid-19: US Pres Trump says he’d have ‘no problem’ using mask in ‘tight’ quarters
WASHINGTON, July 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Donald Trump, who has yet to be seen in public wearing a face…
US unrest: Oklahoma woman shot while trying to remove Nazi flag
Alexander Feaster is suspected of shooting the woman as she ran away OKLAHOMA CITY, July 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A US…
Covid-19: In break with predecessor, Burundi’s president vows to tackle coronavirus
Burundi’s new president, Evariste Ndayishimiye GITEGA, July 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Burundi’s new president, Evariste Ndayishimiye, has promised steps to combat…
Malawi top lawyer ‘rejects justice minister post’
Lazarus Chakwera won the June re-run of the electionv LILONGWE, July 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The lawyer who represented Malawi’s new…
Inter-communal conflict: Uganda allows Congolese refugees into the country
Uganda closed its borders in March to control the spread of coronavirus KAMPALA, July 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Uganda is temporarily…
Covid-19: Africa still needs US$110bn to deal with economic impact of coronavirus – IMF
WASHINGTON, July 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Countries across Africa still face financing needs amounting to over US$110 billion in 2020 alone,…
Fifty killed in protests over Ethiopian popular political singer’s shooting
The killing of popular political singer Hachalu Hundessa sparked protest in Minnesota in the US ADDIS ABABA, July 2 (NNN-AGENCIES)…
Covid-19: Gabon blocks European travellers after EU ‘safe list’ snub
Gabon’s President Ali Bongo Ondimba LIBREVILLE, July 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Gabon’s government said that European tourists and business travellers would…
Covid-19: Sierra Leone doctors treating coronavirus patients to go on strike
FREETOWN, July 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Doctors treating coronavirus patients in Sierra Leone will go on strike within 24 hours after…