Nigeria: Pres Buhari calls for patience to tackle bandits as violence spike

ABUJA, June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has urged for patience in the military’s fight against bandits in north-western states.Last week in Katsina state 150 gunmen on motorcycles opened fire on residents, looting shops and stealing cattle in the village of Kadisau.In a statement tweeted by his spokesperson,…

Covid-19: Zimbabwe raises salaries by 50% as inflation spikes

Civil servants wants their salaries to be paid in US dollars HARARE, June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Zimbabwe’s government says it will increase civil servants’ wages in the light of economic challenges worsened by Covid-19. The finance minister said that with immediate effect, salaries and pensions would be increased by 50%.…

Covid-19: Extraordinary China-Africa Summit chairs by Chinese Pres Xi

BEIJING, June 18 (NNN-XINHUA) – Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday chaired the Extraordinary China-Africa Summit on Solidarity against COVID-19 in Beijing. The summit, held via video link, was jointly proposed by China, South Africa, the rotating chair of the African Union (AU), and Senegal, the co-chair of the Forum…

DR Congo’s gold being smuggled out by the tonne, UN report finds

KINSHASA, June 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Gold production in Democratic Republic of Congo continues to be systematically underreported while tonnes of the precious metal is smuggled into global supply chains through its eastern neighbours, a United Nations report has found. The countries along Congo’s eastern border have long been conduits for…

Burundi’s new president Ndayishimiye to be sworn in Thursday

Evariste Ndayishimiye is set to take over Burundi’s presidency from Pierre Nkurunziza BUJUMBURA, June 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Burundi’s newly-elected president Evariste Ndayishimiye will be sworn in on Thursday, the foreign ministry announced, in a ceremony fast-tracked by the sudden death of the incumbent, Pierre Nkurunziza. Nkurunziza died on June 8 aged…

Tanzania: Pres Magufuli pledges free and fair election in October vote

President John Magufuli will be seeking a second term DAR ES SALAAM, June 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tanzanian President John Magufuli has vowed to allow “free and fair” elections as he seeks a second term in October’s general election. He told politicians to “avoid insults and violence” while campaigning as he…

Ambush blamed on jihadists kills 24 Malian troops

BAMAKO, June 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A weekend ambush on a military convoy in central Mali left 24 soldiers dead and an unspecified number missing, the army said, blaming the assault on jihadists. In posts on social media, the army did not enumerate the missing but said eight soldiers escaped the…

Seven nations vying for five UN Security Council seats

UNITED NATIONS, June 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UN General Assembly on Wednesday will elect five new members of the Security Council for 2021 and 2022, with battles underway for the Western and African seats. Kenya and Djibouti are facing off for one seat, while in the Western bloc, three nations…

Angola, UAE Ratify Tax Agreement To Remove Trade Barriers

LUANDA, June 17 (NNN-ANGOP) – Angola and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), ratified a Convention, to Avoid Double Taxation and Tax Evasion, director of the press office of the Angolan General Tax Administration said, on Tuesday. Braulio Assis said, the tax agreement, aims to ensure a greater flow of investment…

Uganda to hold elections in early 2021, campaign rallies banned

Yoweri Museveni , Uganda’s President KAMPALA, June 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Uganda will hold a presidential election between Jan 10 and Feb 8, 2021, authorities said, introducing restrictions it said were aimed at slowing the spread of the new coronavirus. Simon Byabakama Mugenyi, the election commission chairman, said the commission had…
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