Africa

US unrest: Gambia demands probe after US police shoot dead diplomat’s son

Protests over police brutality against black people have rocked the US BANJUL/ATLANTA, June 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Gambia has demanded…

Ethiopia Receives Chinese Donation Of 520,000 Masks, Medical Supplies

ADDIS ABABA, June 3 (NNN-ENA) – Ethiopia received donation of 520,000 masks and other medical supplies from five Chinese business…

US unrest: Former African presidents condemn Floyd killing

COTONOU, June 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Former African presidents have condemned the killing of George Floyd as violent protests continue in…

Nigeria: Armed bandits kill at least 18 in Katsina state; stole thousands of livestocks

MAIDUGURI (Nigeria), June 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Armed bandits in Nigeria’s northwestern state of Katsina killed at least 18 people, including…

Covid-19: UN agency recommends health guidelines for airlines

MONTREAL, June 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Mask wearing, temperature controls, disinfection of aircraft – the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) on Monday published…

Libya vows to expose perpetrators to justice over Bangladeshi killing

DHAKA, June 2 (NNN-BSS) – The UN-recognised Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA) has pledged Bangladesh that it would expose…

Covid-19: Namibia’s president holds illegal party, then fines all guests

Namibia’s President Namibian President Hage Geingob WINDHOEK, June 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Namibia’s president has admitted that he breached his country’s Coronavirus regulations…

Covid-19: Don’t panic over rising cases – WHO to Zimbabweans

A young boy walks past a wall with graffiti urging people to wear face masks in Harare HARARE, June 2…

Covid-19: 31 inmates in Nairobi prison contract coronavirus, 21 days after completing quarantine

An ambulance at the Nairobi Remand and Allocation Prison NAIROBI, June 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Nairobi County Emergency Response Team…

Rwanda bans charcoal for cooking in Kigali

According to the country, the charcoal trade is damaging forests and causing carbon emissions KIGALI, June 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Rwanda…