Covid-19: UK investigates coronavirus risks for black citizens

LONDON, Aug 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Various studies are being undertaken in the United Kingdom (UK) to find out why black and ethnic minorities in the country appear to be more susceptible to COVID-19 than the white population. UK government statistics have shown that people from minority ethnic groups, particularly South Asian and…

Burkina Faso: Gunmen kill more than a dozen in attack on cattle market

A general view of the market of Fada N’Gourma, eastern Burkina Faso OUAGADOUGOU, Aug 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Unidentified gunmen have killed about 20 people in an attack on a cattle market in eastern Burkina Faso, the government said in a statement.There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack…

Ethiopian political crisis: Defence Minister suspended from ruling party organ

Lemma Megerssa was once a key ally of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed ADDIS ABABA, Aug 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ethiopian Defence Minister Lemma Megerssa and two other top officials have been temporarily suspended from the ruling Prosperity Party’s central committee. Lemma was once a close ally of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed…

Mauritania: President appoints new government after ministers accuse of selling state properties

President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani NOUAKCHOTT, Aug 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) —  Mauritania’s president has appointed a new government after some of his ministers were named in a report on the financial dealings of former President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz. President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani made the changes and for…

Covid-19: Risk of plastic trash pile-up worries Europe

Stacks of separate plastics are stored for distribution to recycling companies at Amarsul plant in Seixal, Portugal BRUSSELS, Aug 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Concerns are rising across Europe that the coronavirus-induced slump in oil prices could knock demand for recycled plastics but data is still patchy on how the pandemic has…

UK armed forces asked to help deal with migrant boats crossing Channel

LONDON, Aug 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Britain’s armed forces have been asked to help deal with boats carrying migrants across the Channel from France, the Defence Ministry said after a spate of arrivals on the southern English coast. Taking advantage of a spell of hot weather and calm sea conditions, hundreds…

US imposes sanctions on Central African Republic militia leader

Sidiki Abass, the leader of the 3R group WASHINGTON, Aug 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States imposed sanctions on the leader of a Central African Republic-based militia group, the Treasury Department said, accusing the leader, Sidiki Abass, of human rights abuse, including directly participating in torture. The Treasury Department in…

Covid-19: Algeria eases more restrictions, including travel curbs and curfew

People at the Beldj beach, 60 km west of Algiers ALGIERS, Aug 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Algeria said it will further ease its coronavirus lockdown, including shortening an overnight curfew and lifting some travel curbs. In addition, large mosques will be allowed to reopen, along with beaches, entertainment venues, hotels, restaurants…

Somalia: At least 8 killed in attack at Mogadishu military base

An ambulance near the site of the explosion in Mogadishu  MOGADISHU, Aug 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) —An attack on a military base in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, has killed at least eight people and injured 14 others, officials say. A suicide bomber driving a car targeted the gates of the base near Mogadishu Stadium,…

US shooting: Man shot outside White House, Pres Trump evacuated mid press conference

WASHINGTON, Aug 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US Secret Service agents shot and wounded a man who was apparently armed outside the White House on Monday, President Donald Trump said just after being briefly evacuated in the middle of a press conference. As the president was speaking to reporters in the White…