Gambian soldiers sentenced for plotting to overthrow President Barrow

BANJUL, May 31 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Gambian soldiers who plotted to overthrow President Adama Barrow in 2017 were sentenced by a Court Martial.The eight soldiers were led by a former military aide to ex-president Yahya Jammeh, who ruled Gambia for 22 years before losing an election in late 2016 to Barrow…

Ghana to be self-sufficient in rice production by 2022 – Minister

Minister for Food and Agriculture, Dr Akoto Afriyie ACCRA, May 31 (NNN-GNA) — The Minister for Food and Agriculture has announced a plan to make the country self-sufficient in rice production by 2022.“Ghana currently imports about $1.5 billion worth of rice,” Dr Akoto Afriyie told the press on the back…

Britain: No-deal Brexit warnings multiply as US Pres Trump praises PM candidate Boris Johnson

LONDON, May 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Britain’s finance minister warned those in his party vying for Prime Minister Theresa May’s job that a no-deal Brexit would endanger the economy, as frontrunner Boris Johnson earned praise from U.S. President Donald Trump.May’s departure deepens the Brexit crisis as a new leader, who should…

Sudanese protest at military HQ, Al Jazeera office ordered shut

KHARTOUM, May 31 (NN-AGENCIES) — Thousands of protesters gathered outside the Sudanese military headquarters in Khartoum late Thursday to pressure the country’s ruling generals to cede power, as security officers ordered Qatari news broadcaster Al Jazeera to close its office in the capital. Chanting slogans in favour of a civilian…

UN to stay away from Mideast conference in Bahrain

UNITED NATIONS, May 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United Nationswill not be taking part in a conference in Bahrain to present the economicaspects of a US peace plan for Israel and the Palestinians, a spokesman said. “At this stage, I’m not aware that we will have anyone present,” said UNspokesman Farhan…

Afghanistan: Six dead in suicide blast at Kabul military academy

KABUL, May 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least six people were killed and sixmore wounded in a suicide blast outside a military academy in the Afghancapital on Thursday, an official said. The attack outside the Marshal Fahim National Defense University inwestern Kabul took place at the road entrance to the war…

Sri Lanka president slams intel chief over Easter attacks

COLOMBO, May 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Sri Lanka’s president publicly rebuked his intelligence chief after he told a parliamentary panel thatthe Easter suicide bombings in which 258 people died could have been avoided. The testimony appeared to put President Maithripala Sirisena in a poorlight by implying he had not held National…

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina leaves Japan for Saudi Arabia to attend OIC Summit

TOKYO, May 31 (NNN-BSS) — Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left here Friday morning for Saudi Arabia to attend the 14th conference of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) wrapping up her four-day official visit to Japan. The premier departed Haneda International Airport, Tokyo around 9.45 amfor Jeddah by a…

Tens of thousands protest in Brazil over education cuts

BRASILIA, May 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets in dozens of cities in Brazil for a second nationwide demonstration in as many weeks over the government’s plan to slash education spending. President Jair Bolsonaro’s government has provoked outrage amongstudents and teachers over its proposal…

Private border wall construction halts after New Mexico town protests

TAOS (New Mexico, US), May 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A US group building what it claims is the first private wall on the Mexican border wall on Wednesday (May 29) said it had stopped construction after a New Mexico town ruled the project lacked necessary permits. Sunland Park, New Mexico, on Tuesday…