1,300 civilians killed in DR Congo in past eight months: UN
GENEVA, June 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — About 1,300 civilians have been killed in conflicts across DR Congo in the past eight…
UN Chief Asks Entire World To Change Course On Environment
UNITED NATIONS, June 6 (NNN-XINHUA) – UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, asked the world to change course on environment. “We are…
Covid-19 could hamper Africa’s climate change response: IMF
JOHANNESBURG, June 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned that coronavirus could further weaken sub-Saharan Africa’s ability to…
Update: Senegal eases coronavirus curfew after protests
Protests took place in the capital, Dakar, as well as other cities DAKAR, June 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Senegal has announced…
Covid-19: Protests against lockdown spread to Senegal’s capital
Riot police try to put out fire in the middle of the street during protests DAKAR, June 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) —…
UN urges Sudan to do justice for victims of deadly attack
UNITED NATIONS, June 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Several UN experts said that accountability and justice for the victims of the deadly…
Lebanese Embassy suspends issuance of working visas to Nigerians
ABUJA, June 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Lebanese Government said it has suspended issuing working visas to Nigerians seeking to work…
Covid-19: Police officers to be charged with two curfew murders, including a 13-year-old boy
NAIROBI, June 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Two Kenyan police officers will be charged with murder after investigations by the country’s police…
Libya conflict: UN-backed GNA regains full control of Tripoli from east-based warlord Gen Haftar
Soldiers are celebrating after recapturing Tripoli airport TRIPOLI, June 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Libya’s UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) has…
Niger attack has left thousands homeless – UNHCR
NIAMEY, June 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UN refugee agency says more than 7,000 have fled their homes after a deadly…