Update: EU leaders express unity in dealing with migrant flows after visiting Greek-Turkish border
Migrants and refugees behind a wired fence at the closed Kastanies border crossing in northeastern Greece. Photo courtesy of XINHUA.…
Germany reports 31 new coronavirus infections as Ukraine confirms 1st case
BERLIN, March 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany rose to 188 on Tuesday, up from…
South Africa: President Ramaphosa saddened by horrific bus crash – 25 dead, 61 injured
PRETORIA, March 4 (NNN-XINHUA) — South African President Cyril expressed his profound sadness and concern at a horrific bus crash…
Ethiopia intensifies coronavirus prevention efforts with WHO help
ADDIS ABABA, March 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Ethiopian government has formed a national ministerial committee that will closely monitor ongoing…
Nile Dam: Ethiopia says US view “totally unacceptable”
ADDIS ABABA, March 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) —Ethiopia has said the US position on the controversial Nile River mega-dam project is “totally unacceptable”. The…
US: 25 dead as tornadoes tear though Tennessee
WASHINGTON, March 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tornadoes ripped through Tennessee early Tuesday, leaving at least 25 people dead, destroying buildings and…
US Pres Trump, Taliban political chief speak as Afghan violence rises after partial truce collapses
US President , Donald Trump. WASHINGTON/KABUL, March 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Donald Trump made the surprise announcement that he’d…
EU leaders visit Greece as migrant stand-off with Turkey continues
Migrants in Greek custody at the border with Turkey on Tuesday ATHENS, March 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Top European officials are…
Somalia to re-establish financial relations with World Bank
Shillings and dollars. MOGADISHU, March 4 (NNN-ALLAFRICA) — The World Bank Group Board of Executive Directors has moved toward normalizing…
Morocco confirms first case of Covid-19
RABAT, March 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Morocco’s health ministry has confirmed the country’s first coronavirus case. The patient is a Moroccan…