Covid-19: Mali teachers strike over coronavirus fears as schools reopen

BAMAKO, June 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Teachers in the West African state of Mali went on strike Tuesday, the first day schools reopened after being closed for two months, over fears of inadequate protection against coronavirus. Details of the number of students affected were unavailable, but seven teachers’ unions are striking,…

Covid-19: 2 Congolese doctors nabbed over wrong virus diagnosis

BRAZZAVILLE, June 4 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — The death of a young woman in the Republic of Congo capital, Brazzaville over wrong COVID-19 diagnosis has sparked fury.André Ngakala Oko, the prosecutor of the Congo Republic on Monday visited the Albert Leyono Municipal Clinic, one of the facilities treating coronavirus patients.He then ordered the opening…

Sudan: Army blocks roads ahead of first anniversary of massacre

The killings last year sparked protests across the capital city KHARTOUM, June 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The army in Sudan has used barbed wire and concrete to block off roads leading to its headquarters in the capital, Khartoum. The move is to prevent people gathering there to commemorate a massacre that…

Lesotho ex-first lady arrested, after bail revoked

Lesotho’s former first lady, Maesaiah Thabane MASERU, June 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Lesotho’s former first lady has been arrested over the murder of the estranged wife of her husband, the recently resigned prime minister Thomas Thabane.Maesaiah Thabane’s bail was revoked last week.Thomas Thabane has also been named as a suspect in…

US unrest: Gambia demands probe after US police shoot dead diplomat’s son

Protests over police brutality against black people have rocked the US BANJUL/ATLANTA, June 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Gambia has demanded a “credible” investigation after the son of a diplomat was shot dead by US police. Thirty-nine-year-old Momodou Lamin Sisay was shot after a car chase in Georgia on Friday morning,…

US unrest: New York under curfew as looters hit luxury stores

NEW YORK, June 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — New York was placed under a night curfew, officials said, after looters raided stores in central Manhattan, targeting some of the city’s top retailers. Upmarket fashion store Michael Kors on Fifth Avenue was among the luxury outlets hit, along with Nike, Lego and electronics…

US unrest: Two people killed in Chicago suburb, 60 protesters arrested

CHICAGO, June 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Two people have been killed during unrest in the Chicago suburb of Cicero as protests continued over the death of George Floyd, says a town official. Spokesman Ray Hanania said 60 people were arrested but did not provide additional information about those killed or the…

US unrest: PM Morrison calls for probe into ‘assault’ on Australian journalist

Protesters gathered at the White House on Monday CANBERRA/WASHINGTON, June 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — PM Scott Morrison has spoken to US President Donal Trump after an Australian TV crew was allegedly assaulted by police in Washington, reports say.Morrison has also asked the Washington embassy to investigate the incident.Channel 7’s US correspondent…

US unrest: Former African presidents condemn Floyd killing

COTONOU, June 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Former African presidents have condemned the killing of George Floyd as violent protests continue in the US following his death in police custody.The Forum of Former Heads of State and Government has urged African countries to “raise a strong protest” to the killing and demand…

Nigeria: Armed bandits kill at least 18 in Katsina state; stole thousands of livestocks

MAIDUGURI (Nigeria), June 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Armed bandits in Nigeria’s northwestern state of Katsina killed at least 18 people, including a local official, and stole thousands of livestock on Sunday, said a police spokesman.Eyewitnesses also said as many as 500 men riding motorcycles, some brandishing assault rifles, charged into the…