Death toll in Ethiopian protests after killing of singer jumps to 156

The protests were sparked by the assassination of musician Haacaaluu Hundeessaa ADDIS ABABA, July 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The number of people killed in protests in Ethiopia following the slaying of a popular singer has jumped to 156 from the initial tally of 80, a senior regional security official said. The…

Ghana: 100-year-old, five others die in renewed Kandiga-Doba dispute

Some residents have been forced to seek refuge in neighbouring communities ACCRA, July 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A renewed land dispute between the people of Doba and Kandiga in Ghana’s Kassena-Nanakana West District of the Upper East region has resulted in the death of six people. Twelve houses were also set…

Covid-19: Ghana’s Pres Akufo-Addo is self-isolating at presidential villa, denies travel to London for treatment

President Akufo-Addo is in isolation at the presidential villa in the Jubilee House ACCRA, July 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Presidency says President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is observing a 14-day self-isolation precautionary measure at the Presidential Villa in the Jubilee House. An earlier reportage by the Herald Newspaper claimed that…

North Korea says no need to sit down with US for talks

SEOUL, July 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — North Korea does not feel the need to have talks with the United States, which would be nothing more than “a political tool” for Washington, a senior North Korean diplomat said on Saturday, ahead of a US envoy’s visit to South Korea. Vice Foreign Minister Choe…

Seven police hurt in violence at London music event

Police were attacked with bricks and other missiles after responding to a large gathering at a west London estate LONDON, July 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Seven police officials were injured in violence at an unlicensed musical event in the British capital as they sought to break up a crowd that posed…

UN says it is ‘alarmed’ at arrests in Hong Kong, concerned at ‘vague’ law

A protester (L) using a sharp object against a police officer (R) who is trying to detain a man (C) during a rally against a new national security law in Hong Kong GENEVA, July 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UN human rights office voiced concern on Friday (Jul 3) that “vague and…

Canada suspends extradition with Hong Kong over China security law

“We’re extremely concerned about the situation in Hong Kong,” PM Justin Trudeau said OTTAWA, July 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Canada suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong to protest the tough new national security law China has enacted in the financial hub. Canada is also halting exports of sensitive military gear…

State of emergency after suicide attempts, fights onboard rescue boat with 180 migrants: Charity group

In limbo off Lampedusa ROME, July 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Humanitarian group SOS Mediterranee said its rescue boat carrying 180 migrants was in crisis and needed to disembark immediately as conditions had deteriorated and violence erupted on board. The charity group said it had called a state of emergency on board,…

Cuba stirs to life without tourists and amid scarcity

A state taxi employee collects money from passengers before its departure, amid concerns about the spread of the coronavirus disease HAVANA, July 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Cuban capital stirred to life after more than three months of lockdown but there were no signs of tourists on Havana’s quiet streets while…

US sends carriers to South China Sea during Chinese drills

WASHINGTON, July 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Two United States aircraft carriers were conducting exercises in the disputed South China Sea on Saturday, the US navy said, as China also carried out military drills that have been criticised by the Pentagon and neighbouring states. China and the United States have accused each…