Malawi launches inquiry into albino killings

LILONGWE, March 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Malawi’s President Peter Mutharika has set up a commission of inquiry to investigate attacks against people with albinism. The commission, headed by a retired supreme court judge, is expected to establish whether there is a trade in body parts and to find out why the…

Without vaccine, hundreds of children die in Madagascar measles outbreak

ANTANANARIVO, March 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Two months ago, giggles floated through the home of fisherman Dada as his four-year-old son played ball outside with his two younger cousins on one of Madagascar’s famed sun soaked beaches. A few weeks later, all three children were dead, victims of the worst measles…

DR Congo president agrees coalition govt arrangement with former president Kabila

KINSHASA, March 9 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) –Former President Joseph Kabila’s coalition will have a say in choosing the next Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to an agreement between his coalition and that of the incumbent president. Kabila’s Common Front for Congo, FCC, and President Tshisekedi’s Cap pour…

Update: Algerians Gather In Largest Protest Against Bouteflika

Despite calls for calm, there were clashes between stone-throwing protesters and riot police, who fired tear gas  ALGIERS, March 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Algerians protesting against the rule of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika have staged huge demonstrations in the capital, Algiers, and other cities. Riot police fired tear gas to prevent protesters…

Russia Laws Ban ‘Disrespect’ Of Government And ‘Fake News’

MOSCOW, March 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russia’s parliament has passed two bills outlawing “disrespect” of authorities and the spreading of what the government deems to be “fake news”. The first ban refers to “blatant disrespect” of the state, its officials and Russian society, and repeat offenders face up to 15 days…

World Bank panel orders Venezuela to pay ConocoPhillips $8.7 bn

WASHINGTON, March 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) – A World Bank arbitration panel on Friday ordered Venezuela to pay oil major ConocoPhillips $8.7 billion after taking control of three of its operations in 2007. It was the latest blow for the once wealthy oil-producing nation, which has seen its economy collapse and has…

Venezuela struggles with blackout as government claims sabotage

CARACAS, March 9, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – Venezuela’s government struggled to cope Friday with a massive electricity blackout that paralyzed much of the country as President Nicolas Maduro blamed the chaos on US sabotage. Even by the standards of crisis-weary Venezuelans, the power cut — whichbegan late Thursday — was one…

Nigeria: Newly-elected Pres Buhari looks to consolidate at Saturday state polls

LAGOS, March 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Nigerians go to the polls on Saturday for the second time in a fortnight for governorship and state assembly elections. Elections for governors are being held in 29 of Nigeria’s 36 states, forall state assemblies, plus the administrative councils in the Federal CapitalTerritory of Abuja.…

Nicaragua opposition mulls pulling out of crisis talks

The head of the opposition Civic Alliance for Justice and Democracy, former diplomat Carlos Tunnerman (centre), said that it would immediately ‘rethink the negotiation MANAGUA, March 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The opposition in Nicaragua announced it would reconsider whether to continue crisis talks with President Daniel Ortega’s government seeking, after the…

Argentina returns 92 pre-Hispanic artifacts to Peru

BUENOS AIRES (Argentina), March 9 (NNN-ANDINA) — Peruvian Ambassador to Buenos Aires Peter Camino thanked Argentine authorities, institutions, and public figures for the recent restitution of 92 pre-Hispanic goods belonging to Peru’s cultural heritage. In a ceremony held at the Peruvian Embassy in Argentina, the diplomat underscored the exemplary cooperation between…