Lesotho’s new PM sworn in but faces task of uniting fractious elite
Moeketsi Majoro MASERU, May 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Moeketsi Majoro was sworn in as Lesotho’s new prime minister on Wednesday, a day…
Covid-19: Africa reports 91,413 cases; 2,907 deaths; 35,828 recoveries – WHO, CDC
ABUJA, May 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — There are now over 90,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus across the African continent, with a…
World Bank approves $1 billion funding for Kenya budget support
Kenya’s Finance Minister Ukur Yatani WASHINGTON, May 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Bank has approved a $1 billion loan for…
Africa’s COVID-19 Cases Rise To 88,172
ADDIS ABABA, May 20 (NNN-ENA) – The number of confirmed COVID-19 positive cases across Africa rose from 84,634 Monday afternoon,…
13,000 Turkey-Backed Syria Rebels Reach Libya Since Dec, 2019
DAMASCUS, May 20 (NNN-SANA) – With the help of Turkey, as many as 13,000 rebels from Syria, have so far…
Over 250,000 children in Libya at risk of vaccine-preventable diseases: UNICEF, WHO
Libyan children play in the Libyan capital Tripoli, controlled by the UN-recognised Government of National Accord TRIPOLI, May 19 (NNN-Xinhua)…
Covid-19: Malawi VP candidate for July presidential elections urges supporters to hug
Candidates have been holding rallies in the run up to an election which is expected in July LILONGWE, May 19…
Covid-19: South Africa army ‘begins setting up field hospitals’
The military has been mobilised to enforce a nationwide lockdown PRETORIA, May 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The South African army has…
Covid-19: Nigerian wedding guests flee coronavirus raid
The bride and groom fleeing the scene CALABAR (Nigeria), May 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A pastor in Nigeria’s southern city of…
Somalia/Chad: Floods leave dozens dead, thousands displaced – UN
At least 24 have died so far by the floods MOGADISHU/N’DJAMENA, May 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Dozens have been killed in…
