Covid-19: 2 Congolese doctors nabbed over wrong virus diagnosis

BRAZZAVILLE, June 4 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — The death of a young woman in the Republic of Congo capital, Brazzaville over wrong COVID-19 diagnosis has sparked fury.André Ngakala Oko, the prosecutor of the Congo Republic on Monday visited the Albert Leyono Municipal Clinic, one of the facilities treating coronavirus patients.He then ordered the opening…

Sudan: Army blocks roads ahead of first anniversary of massacre

The killings last year sparked protests across the capital city KHARTOUM, June 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The army in Sudan has used barbed wire and concrete to block off roads leading to its headquarters in the capital, Khartoum. The move is to prevent people gathering there to commemorate a massacre that…

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of the estranged wife of her husband, the recently resigned prime minister Thomas Thabane.Maesaiah Thabane’s bail was revoked last week.Thomas Thabane has also been named as a suspect in…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…
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