Lebanon adviser in IMF talks quits, citing ‘no genuine will’ for reforms
BEIRUT, June 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A financial adviser working with Lebanon’s government in talks with the International Monetary Fund said…
Prisoners and diaspora allowed to vote in Ugandan election, court ruled after two years delay
KAMPALA, June 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The High Court in Uganda has ruled that prisoners and citizens in the diaspora should…
South Sudan leaders end deadlock on appointment of regional states governors
South Sudan leaders JUBA, June 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir and his former rival, now the country’s…
At least 13 killed in landslide in Ivory Coast’s main city
People watch an area affected by landslide after heavy rains that killed at least 13 people ABIDJAN, June 19 (NNN-AGENCIES)…
Four Mozambique policemen jailed for poll observer’s murder
Anastacio Matavele, whose picture is being held by a family member, was killed in October MAPUTO, June 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) —…
Exiled Egyptian LGBTQ activist takes her own life in Canada
TORONTO, June 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Sarah Hegazi, 30, a prominent queer Egyptian feminist, committed suicide in exile in Canada. She…
Covid-19: European Commission pledges €300m to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
A health personnel holding a vaccine BRUSSELS, June 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The European Commission has announced a pledge of €300…
US Pres Trump signs sanctions law over China treatment of Uighurs
Two women decorate a grave in a Uighur cemetery on the outskirts of Hotan in China’s northwest Xinjiang region WASHINGTON,…
Covid-19: South Asia reels from ‘catastrophic’ surge
ISLAMABAD, June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Early optimism that South Asia might have dodged the worst ravages of the coronavirus pandemic…
US unrest: Pres Trump says police ‘not treated fairly’ after latest race shooting
US President Donald Trump said police had ‘not been treated fairly’ WASHINGTON, June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US Pres Donald Trump…