Nigeria: Pres Buhari launches massive gas pipeline project
‘Two Chinese companies will build the 614km gas pipeline’ ABUJA, July 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has launched…
Iranian fleet ‘illegally fishing in Somalia’: government
The Iranian fleet is operating in Somalia and Yemen MOGADISHU, July 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A fleet of Iranian fishing vessels…
Ethiopia: 7 killed, 94 injured protesting the murder of famous political singer
The 34-year-old’s songs focused on the rights of his Oromo people ADDIS ABABA, July 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Demonstrations have broken…
Former first lady granted bail in Lesotho murder case
Maesaiah Thabane is described as ‘very dangerous’ by police MASERU, June 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Lesotho’s former first lady – who…
Covid-19: Record rise in virus cases sees Algeria keep borders shut
President Abdelamadjid Tebboune ALGIERS, June 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Algeria’s borders are to remain closed “until Allah sets us free from…
Covid-19: Nigeria eases school, travel bans as cases mount
ABUJA, June 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) –– Nigeria said it was allowing children to go back to school to take exams and…
US ends sensitive defense exports to Hong Kong: Sec of State Pompeo
WASHINGTON, June 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States said it was ending the export of sensitive military items to Hong…
US unrest: Judge sets George Floyd murder trial for next year
MINNEAPOLIS, June 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) –– A Minneapolis judge set the trial date for four ex-police officers charged in the murder…
Belgian king expresses ‘deepest regrets’ over DR Congo colonial past
BRUSSELS, June 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Belgium’s King Philippe expressed his “deepest regrets” for the harm done during Belgian colonial rule…
Kosovo president says he will resign if war crimes charges confirmed
PRISTINA, June 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Kosovo President Hashim Thaci said he would resign if a war crimes indictment filed by…