Italian navy takes rescued migrants to Genoa

ROME, June 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Italian navy were transporting 100 migrants to the northern port of Genoa Friday, a day after rescuing them, but officials there say they will not be able to stay. The patrol vessel Cigala Fulgosi came to the migrants’ aid Thursday after the engine on…

Sudan: Hundreds rally in support of military rulers in Khartoum

KHARTOUM, June 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Hundreds of people rallied in support of Sudan’s military rulers in the capital Khartoum on Friday, carrying posters of the generals while some chanted religious slogans. “One hundred percent military (rule),” shouted the crowds, the majority young men, as they gathered in central Khartoum. Some…

Kenyan president asks Muslims to help fight extremism

President Kenyatta joined worshipers in breaking the fast NAIROBI, June 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta has used an historic visit to a mosque to call on Muslims to help in the fight against extremism, his office says. Kenyatta went to the Jamia Mosque in the capital, Nairobi, to…

Switzerland: Three dead in Zurich hostage situation

ZURICH, June 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Three people have died in a hostage situation in Zurich, police say. A gunman, who has not been named, held two women captive in a flat in the south-west of the city early on Friday. Police say they were locked in a standoff with the…

Nigerian army accuses humanitarian organizations of aiding Boko Haram

ABUJA, June 1 (NNN-XINHUA) — The Nigerian army has accused humanitarian organizations in the troubled northeast region of aiding terror group Boko Haram and warned against the act.In a statement, army spokesman Sagir Musa declined to give the names of suspected humanitarian organizations giving aids, such as food items, to…

Brazil jobless rate falls but record number give up looking for works

RIO DE JANEIRO, June 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brazil’s jobless rate fell in thelatest three-month period, data showed Friday, but the number of people who gave up looking for work hit a record high as the economy totters on the edge of recession. The grim assessment of Brazil’s job market came…

Ethiopia: PM Abiy plans to return displaced people after violence

ADDIS ABABA, June 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ethiopia’s Prime Minister pursued a plan to return displaced people to their homes following ethnic violence, but relief workers voiced fears that the initiative could provoke fresh violence. Abiy Ahmed, who took office in April 2018, has won international plaudits for announcing bold reform…

Sudan’s military rulers say protest site threatens stability – TV

KHARTOUM, June 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tens of thousands of Sudanese demonstrators converged on central Khartoum demanding civilian rule amid increasing tensions with the country’s military rulers who accused a protest encampment of threatening stability. The Thursday night protest, which followed a two-day strike organised by demonstrators and opposition groups frustrated…

Etienne Tshisekedi’s body lies in state in DR Congo after two years in Belgium

Etienne Tshisekedi’s casket is on public display in Kinshaa  KINSHASA, June 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) —After a two-year delay, the body of the father of Democratic Republic of Congo’s president is now lying in state in his home country. Thousands have gathered in a stadium to pay their respects to veteran opposition leader Etienne…

Hungary boat tragedy: Strong currents hamper rescue efforts

Hungarian authorities say the conditions on the river are hindering rescue efforts BUDAPEST, June 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Rapid river currents are hindering rescue efforts in the Hungarian capital Budapest days after a tour boat sank. At least seven people died and more than 20 remain missing after a large vessel…