27,317 illegal immigrants arrested in Morocco in 2019

African immigrants guarded by Moroccan army after they were caught in the forest of Benyounch, on the Moussa mountain, near a border-crossing between Morocco and Spain’s north African enclave of Ceuta RABAT, Dec 27 (NNN-XINHUA) — Moroccan authorities have arrested 27,317 illegal immigrants in 2019, including 20,141 foreigners, the Moroccan…

8 Kenyan fishermen rescued in Indian Ocean after 18 days

MOMBASA, Dec 27 (NNN-XINHUA) — Police have rescued eight fishermen who miraculously survived 18 days in the Indian Ocean along the Kenyan coast. The eight were spotted and rescued by marine police on patrol on Christmas Day. “Their boat were taken to the deep waters and capsized by strong winds…

US recalls ambassador to Zambia after gay rights row

Daniel Foote was critical of the Zambian government LUSAKA, Dec 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US has recalled its ambassador to Zambia amid a diplomatic row after he criticised the imprisonment of a gay couple. US embassy sources confirmed to news agencies and local media that Foote had been recalled by Washington. Last month,…

US: New California law prohibiting discrimination based on hair style to start in 2020

LOS ANGELES, Dec 27 (NNN-XINHUA) — A California law protecting against discrimination based on hair texture and style will take effect on the New Year’s Day of 2020. The law was signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom in July this year, making it illegal to enforce dress code or grooming…

Colorado bank robber throws cash in air, shouting ‘Merry Christmas’

David Oliver Wayne COLORADO SPRINGS (US), Dec 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A man with a white beard was being held on $10,000 bond for allegedly robbing a Colorado bank and throwing the stolen cash into the air while shouting, “Merry Christmas” to passersby, police and local media reported.David Wayne Oliver, 65,…

More Eritrea players go missing after overseas tournaments

KAMPALA, Dec 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — More Eritrean players appear to have absconded from national team duty to seek asylum after seven were unaccounted for following the country’s participation in the CECAFA Cup in Uganda. The seven were missing from the group of players that returned from making a final appearance…

Pirates attack ship in Gabonese waters; one killed, four kidnapped

LIBREVILLE, Dec 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A crew member was killed and four others were taken hostage by pirates in waters off the capital of Gabon, a government spokesperson said. Government spokesperson Edgard Anicet Mboumbou Miyakou said four vessels were targeted in the overnight attack in the bay of Libreville by…

ECOWAS endorses AfDB President for second term in office

Dr Adesina Akinwumi ABUJA, Dec 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has endorsed the candidacy of African Development Bank President, Akinwumi Adesina for a second term in office. The decision was taken at the 56th ordinary sessions of the Authority of Heads of State and…

Uganda among worst in human development globally – UN report

KAMPALA, Dec 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Human Development Report 2019, conducted by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), a United Nations (UN) agency has rated Uganda, among the worst performing countries in terms of human development globally. Conducted and released under the theme, “Beyond income, beyond averages, beyond today: Inequalities…

Kenya, Somalia to hold cross-border meetings over increased attacks

NAIROBI, Dec 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Kenya and Somalia are expected to hold a cross-border meeting following the increased terror attacks in Wajir County in the past three months. According to Wajir County Commissioner Jacob Narengo, the county security team will revive joint cross-border meetings between the communities living in Kenya…