Lesotho ex-first lady arrested, after bail revoked

Lesotho’s former first lady, Maesaiah Thabane MASERU, June 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Lesotho’s former first lady has been arrested over the murder of the estranged wife of her husband, the recently resigned prime minister Thomas Thabane.Maesaiah Thabane’s bail was revoked last week.Thomas Thabane has also been named as a suspect in…

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 a “credible” investigation after the son of a diplomat was shot dead by US police. Thirty-nine-year-old Momodou Lamin Sisay was shot after a car chase in Georgia on Friday morning,…

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 companies and Dongguan municipal government. The COVID-19 medical supplies donation to Ethiopia’s Addis Ababa city administration, which also includes a large number of disinfectants, forehead thermometers and respirators is expected…

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 the US following his death in police custody.The Forum of Former Heads of State and Government has urged African countries to “raise a strong protest” to the killing and demand…

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 a local official, and stole thousands of livestock on Sunday, said a police spokesman.Eyewitnesses also said as many as 500 men riding motorcycles, some brandishing assault rifles, charged into the…

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 a series of health recommendations for the pandemic-hit airline industry as it relaunches air travel. The protocol was drawn up by an international task force formed by the Montreal-based ICAO…

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 the perpetrators involved in the killing of 26 Bangladeshi nationals there. The Libyan foreign ministry made the vow while strongly condemning the killing by sending a condolence message to Dhaka,…

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 when he hosted a party to mark his political party’s 60th anniversary. He has now fined all those who attended the illegal birthday bash. Namibia’s ruling party, the South West…

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 (NNN-AGENCIES) — There is no need for Zimbabweans to panic over the spike in confirmed Covid-19 cases, but citizens must continue observing basic hygiene and social distancing recommended by public…

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 has evacuated 31 prisoners from the Nairobi Remand and Allocation Prison after they tested positive for COVID-19.The inmates, who had been admitted to the facility from various courts, were on Sunday…
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