New Ebola outbreak hits DR Congo; four died in latest cases
More than 2,000 people have died from Ebola in DR Congo since August 2018 KINSHASA, June 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — New…
Somalia commission to probe killing of seven health workers
MOGADISHU, June 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Somalia will set up a regional commission to probe the killing of seven health workers…
South Africa conducts tests to curb African swine fever outbreak
Viruses that infect the respiratory tracts of pigs cause swine flu. JOHANNESBURG, June 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — South Africa is conducting…
Covid-19: South Africa postpones reopening of schools after teachers unions defy return-to-work order
Teachers Union officials say schools do not yet have personal protective equipment PRETORIA, June 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — South Africa has…
Russia denies US claim that Libyan banknotes seized in Malta are counterfeit, says for distribution by rival east-based government
MOSCOW/WASHINGTON, June 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Libyan currency worth over $1 billion which was printed in Moscow and seized by Malta…
Covid-19: Rwanda reports its first death from the new coronavirus
KIGALI, June 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Rwanda’s ministry of health on Sunday reported the East African nation’s first death caused by…
Covid-19: China to give Africa 30 million test kits monthly – South African Pres Ramaphosa
South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa PRETORIA, June 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — China will give Africa 30 million test kits per month,…
Mozambique: Heavy fighting to retake town seized by militants – Pres Nyusi
MAPUTO, June 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Mozambique’s President Filipe Nyusi has said government forces engaged in extensive fighting against militants who…
Militants target Burkina Faso market, aid convoy in deadly attacks
Government soldiers on patrol OUAGADOUGOU, June 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Militants in Burkina Faso attacked a cattle market and a humanitarian…
Covid-19: UN to use Liberian president Weah’s coronavirus awareness song
MONROVIA, June 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Liberian President George Weah, a former international football legend, has released a song to be…