Malaria kills 279 in Zimbabwe amid COVID-19 pandemic

HARARE, July 1 (NNN-XINHUA) — At least 279 people have died and more than 300,000 people have been infected with malaria in Zimbabwe since the peak season of the disease in January. The outbreak comes at a time when Zimbabwe is grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic which has since infected…

Boxer trafficked as a child wins right to stay in the UK after 16 years legal battle

Kelvin Bilal Fawaz, who was trafficked to the UK from Nigeria as a child, won his Home Office appeal last week LONDON, July 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A former England boxer who was trafficked from Nigeria as a child and forced into domestic servitude has won the right to remain in…

Covid-19: Senegal lifts state of emergency

DAKAR, July 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Senegalese President Macky Sall said a state of emergency and nighttime curfew imposed to curb the spread of coronavirus will be lifted from Tuesday. In a televised address, the president also announced the resumption of international flights from July 15 but under stringent safety measures.…

Thousands march for reforms in Sudan

A group of people on a march KHARTOUM, July 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Thousands of people are marching in cities and towns across Sudan, demanding greater political reforms. Civil society groups say the protest is intended to make sure the goals of last year’s revolution, which deposed Omar al-Bashir as president,…

Nigeria: Pres Buhari launches massive gas pipeline project

‘Two Chinese companies will build the 614km gas pipeline’ ABUJA, July 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has launched an ambitious gas pipeline project linking the south of the country with the north.Nigeria secured a $2.6bn loan from the China Export and Credit Insurance Corporation, also known as Sinosure,…

Iranian fleet ‘illegally fishing in Somalia’: government

The Iranian fleet is operating in Somalia and Yemen MOGADISHU, July 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A fleet of Iranian fishing vessels has been detected operating in Somali waters, according to Somalia’s government and two non-governmental organisations.One of the organisations, Global Fishing Watch, termed it as one of the world’s largest illegal…

Ethiopia: 7 killed, 94 injured protesting the murder of famous political singer

The 34-year-old’s songs focused on the rights of his Oromo people ADDIS ABABA, July 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Demonstrations have broken out in parts of Ethiopia following the shooting dead of musician Hachalu Hundessa, well known for his political songs.Seven have died during the spontaneous protests, medics said.Hachalu’s songs often focused…

Former first lady granted bail in Lesotho murder case

Maesaiah Thabane is described as ‘very dangerous’ by police MASERU, June 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Lesotho’s former first lady – who has been charged with murdering her husband’s estranged wife – has been granted bail despite police objections that she might use it to escape.The deputy police commissioner, Paseka Moketem, said…

Covid-19: Record rise in virus cases sees Algeria keep borders shut

President Abdelamadjid Tebboune ALGIERS, June 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Algeria’s borders are to remain closed “until Allah sets us free from this pandemic”, President Abdelamadjid Tebboune has said.Some 305 new infections in a 24-hour period were reported on Sunday, in a new record.Three weeks after easing lockdown restrictions, Algeria has registered…

Covid-19: Nigeria eases school, travel bans as cases mount

ABUJA, June 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) –– Nigeria said it was allowing children to go back to school to take exams and permitting cross-country travel despite fears over mounting coronavirus infections. The head of the presidential task force, Sani Aliyu, gave the go-ahead for the “safe re-opening of schools to allow students…
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