Covid-19: Africa ‘can’t afford’ a second wave – WHO
Many African countries have eased coronavirus restrictions BRAZZAVILLE, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that…
Burkina Faso: 20 dead in northern attacks
OUAGADOUGOU, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Militants killed around 20 people in attacks in three villages in northern Burkina Faso’s Seno…
Covid-19: 11 mn girls won’t return to school after pandemic – UNESCO
KINSHASA, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Eleven million girls face being unable to return to school even after coronavirus restrictions are…
UN welcomes arrest of Libyan smuggler
TRIPOLI, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on Thursday welcomed the arrest of a…
Covid-19: Uganda reopens schools for final year students
Learners are maintaining social distance in classrooms KAMPALA, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Schools in Uganda have reopened for final year…
Tanzania to use planes to put out Kilimanjaro fire
The fires have been raging since Sunday DAR ES SALAAM, Oct 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tanzania says more helicopters and planes…
Kenya: MP to face murder charge over election chaos
Aisha Jumwa NAIROBI, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Kenya’s public prosecutor has approved murder and assault charges against MP Aisha Jumwa…
Sudan: At least six killed in port city protests after governor sacked amid ethnic tensions
The violence broke out following the sacking of the governor of neighbouring Kassala State KHARTOUM, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Doctors…
Nigeria: Army says it is ready to step in to bring ‘law and order’ amid continued protests against police brutality
Protests in major cities in Nigeria have been going on for more than a week ABUJA, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) —…
Mali: 23 soldiers, civilians killed in militant attacks
BAMAKO, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Twenty-three people were killed in central Mali in a series of attacks, officials said, in…
