Over 450 illegal migrants rescued off Libyan coast in a week; 12 died, 67 missing: IOM
TRIPOLI, Jan 26 (NNN-Xinhua) — The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Monday that more than 450 illegal migrants…
Update: Cyclone Eloise kills 6, displaces 8,300 in Mozambique – UN
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 26 (NNN-Xinhua) — Tropical Cyclone Eloise has left at least six people dead, 12 injured and has…
Two Ugandan drug traffickers arrested in India with drugs worth Shs2billion
Two Ugandan drug traffickers arrested at India’s Indira Gandhi International airport NEW DELHI/KAMPALA, Jan 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Two Ugandan nationals…
At least nine killed near Somalia-Kenya border as tensions rise
Three Somali army soldiers were also killed MOGADISHU, Jan 26 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Heavy fighting at a Somali town near the…
Covid-19: Coronavirus deaths in South Africa put coffin-makers under pressure
Coffin-makers have been working double shifts to make up for the shortfall PRETORIA, Jan 26 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — South Africa is…
Covid-19: Moderna says vaccine effective against UK, South Africa variants
WASHINGTON, Jan 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US biotechnology firm Moderna said lab studies showed its Covid-19 vaccine remains effective against variants…
Covid-19: World lost equivalent of 255 mn jobs in 2020, says UN
GENEVA, Jan 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The coronavirus pandemic took a huge toll on global jobs last year, the United Nations…
Central African Republic says allied forces killed 44 rebels in counter-offensive
BANGUI, Jan 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Central African Republic troops killed 44 rebel fighters participating in a push to encircle the…
Covid-19: Rich and poor vaccine divide worsening, warns WHO
GENEVA, Jan 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Covid-19 vaccine divide between rich and poor nations is worsening by the day, the…
Cyclone Eloise brings floods to Mozambique’s second city Beira
MAPUTO, Jan 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Parts of central Mozambique have been flooded after Cyclone Eloise struck near the port city…