Mali’s military government suspends all political activities
BAMAKO, May 9 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Mali’s military government has suspended all political activities across the country “until further notice”. The…
US surpasses 1,000 measles cases in 2025, second worst year since disease was declared eliminated
WASHINGTON, May 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — More than 1,000 measles cases have been reported in the United States in 2025. This…
South Africa: Deputy Pres Mashatile calls for action against GBV as stats reveal alarming trends
CAPE TOWN, May 9 (NNN-SANEWS) — Deputy President Paul Mashatile says a national conversation on the pervasive issues of gender-based…
‘High expectations’: EU looks to Germany’s Merz for boost in tough times
BRUSSELS, May 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Germany’s newly-elected Chancellor Friedrich Merz makes his maiden trip to Brussels Friday with expectations riding…
Colombia: Five dead, two missing in landslide caused by heavy rain
BOGOTÁ, May 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least five people were killed and two are missing after a landslide near Colombia’s…
President Xi holds talks with Russia’s Putin
MOSCOW, May 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks here on Thursday with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Xi…
Kenya: 12 killed in lorry-bus road accident along Njoro –Elburgon Road
NAIROBI, May 9 (NNN-KBC) — Twelve people died Thursday evening in a grisly accident at Arimi area along the Njoro…
Pres Ruto witnesses signing of 7 MoU’s between Kenya, UAE
NAIROBI, May 9 (NNN-KBC) — Kenya and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed seven agreements aimed at deepening bilateral…
US cuts aid to Zambia over ‘systematic’ medicine theft
US ambassador to Zambia Michael Gonzales LUSAKA, May 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US has announced that it is cutting $50m…
Chile: Ambulance plane crash kills 6 in the town of Curacavi
SANTIAGO, May 9 (NNN-XINHUA) — A small ambulance plane carrying six people that lost contact on Wednesday en route from…