Africa

Sudan: Darfur war crimes suspect in ICC custody

Conflict between rebels and pro-government militias began in 2003 KHARTOUM, June 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A leader of Sudan’s Janjaweed militia,…

Covid-19: Hundreds injured in stampede for health worker jobs in Malawi

LILONGWE, June 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The health authorities in Malawi’s northern city of Mzuzu say 158 people have received treatment…

DR Congo: 18 drowned when two boats travelling illegally at night capsized in lake accidents

Fishermen working on the Lake Kivu in Goma KINSHASA, June 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Eighteen people drowned when two boats capsized…

Covid-19: Cases in Africa now surpass 200,000 – CDC

ABUJA, June 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Africa has now confirmed over 200,000 coronavirus cases across all 54 countries, according to latest…

Covid-19: Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed’s term extended because of coronavirus

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed ADDIS ABABA, June 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ethiopia’s upper house of parliament has agreed to extend the…

Burundi begins official mourning for outgoing President Nkurunziza, who died of heart attack

Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Russia to Burundi Valery Mikhaylov signs the condolences book BUJUMBURA, June 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) —…

Militant attack leaves 59 dead in northeast Nigeria

KANO (Nigeria), June 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Militants killed 59 people during an attack on a village in northeast Nigeria on…

Covid-19: World economy to contract at least 6% in 2020 – OECD

PARIS, June 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The global economy will contract at least six percent this year due to economic shutdowns…

Egypt Reports 1,455 New COVID-19 Cases, 38,284 In Total

CAIRO, June 11 (NNN-MENA) – Egypt reported 1,455 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total infections registered in the country since…

Burundi’s Outgoing President Pierre Nkurunziza Dies Of Heart Attack

BUJUMBURA, June 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Burundi’s outgoing President, Pierre Nkurunziza, died of a heart attack at a hospital in east-central…