Covid-19: Only a coronavirus vaccine will allow return to ‘normalcy’, says UN chief
UNITED NATIONS, April 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A COVID-19 vaccine may be the only thing that can bring back “normalcy,” UN…
UN alarmed by intensification of fighting in Libya
Members of the Libyan National Army (LNA), commanded by Khalifa Haftar TRIPOLI, April 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Fighting in Libya continues…
Covid-19: UN warns millions in Sudan and Egypt can’t wash their hands
KHARTOUM, April 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United Nations has warned that around 41 million people in Sudan and Egypt don’t…
South African govt cuts off funding to airline, faces possible liquidation
The airline has not turned a profit for almost a decade PRETORIA, April 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The South African government…
Covid-19: Kenyan governor offers free alcohol in food pack to poor families; says alcohol kill virus
Governor Mike Sonko NAIROBI, April 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The governor of Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, has sparked controversy after announcing that…
Covid-19: Independence day celebrations among major African events cancelled by coronavirus pandemic
DAR ES SALAAM, April 16 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — National celebrations are elaborately planned events that all countries the world over have…
At least 19 dead over fish pond dispute in Nigeria
In Nigeria many rely on small scale fishing to earn a living ABUJA, April 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Police have been…
Covid-19: African Union slams Trump decision to stop WHO funding
Head of the African Union Commission ADDIS ABABA, April 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The head of the African Union Commission condemned…
Global coronavirus cases reach 2,008,850
ANKARA, April 16 (NNN-ANKARA) — The number of global coronavirus cases surpassed 2 million Wednesday, reaching 2,008,850 by early Thursday…
Covid-19: French Pres Macron pushes Africa debt relief, seeks Putin’s backing for UN truce plea
France President, Emmanuel Macron PARIS, April 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — International creditors must relieve African countries of debt payments this year…