Africa

Covid-19: South Africa fears a resurgence of coronavirus as localised outbreaks drive infections

South Africa president, Cyril Ramaphosa PRETORIA, Dec 4 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — The emergence of new outbreaks in several parts of South…

Uganda: Government hit by cash crisis, scraps staff allowances

Finance minister Matia Kasaijja KAMPALA, Dec 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Ugandan Government has indefinitely suspended payment of all allowances for…

Namibian politician named after Adolf Hitler wins election as local councillor

Adolf Hitler Uunona emerged winner in Ompundja, a small town in Namibia WINDHOEK, Dec 4 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — A Namibian politician…

Namibia to sell 170 elephants to protect its wildlife

According official estimates, Namibia is home to some 28,000 elephants WINDHOEK, Dec 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Namibia is to sell 170…

OPEC and allies to meet to thrash out cuts deal

LONDON, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The members of the OPEC group of oil producers will meet with their allies Thursday…

UN: 2020 likely world’s second hottest year

The WMO will confirm the data in March 2021 GENEVA, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — This year is on track to…

Commonwealth sends team to observe Ghana elections

Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland LONDON, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Commonwealth has deployed a team of election observers to Ghana…

East African Community upbeat US Pres-elect Biden will revive stalled trade talks

Textile workers make garments for the US market ARUSHA (Tanzania), Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The East African Community is optimistic…

Nigeria police rescue 10 people after ‘baby factory’ raid

Illegal facilities parading as clinics often house pregnant women and offer their babies for sale ABUJA, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) —…

Zimbabwe: Rescue slows a week after mine collapse; all trapped presumed dead

All efforts to rescue survivors from the pit have proved futile HARARE, Dec 3 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Rain and flooding have…