Covid-19: South Africa postpones reopening of schools after teachers unions defy return-to-work order

Teachers Union officials say schools do not yet have personal protective equipment PRETORIA, June 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — South Africa has pushed back Monday’s reopening of schools by a week, the Department of Basic Education said, saying that a substantial number are not ready to welcome back pupils.The plan for grades…

Russia denies US claim that Libyan banknotes seized in Malta are counterfeit, says for distribution by rival east-based government

MOSCOW/WASHINGTON, June 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Libyan currency worth over $1 billion which was printed in Moscow and seized by Malta is not counterfeit, Russia’s foreign ministry said in response to US claims. The US State Department said on Friday that it “commends” the seizure of $1.1 billion of “counterfeit Libyan…

Covid-19: Rwanda reports its first death from the new coronavirus

KIGALI, June 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Rwanda’s ministry of health on Sunday reported the East African nation’s first death caused by the new coronavirus.The victim was a 65-year-old driver who opted to return home from a neighbouring country, where he resided, after falling severely ill, the ministry said in a statement.He…

Covid-19: China to give Africa 30 million test kits monthly – South African Pres Ramaphosa

South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa PRETORIA, June 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — China will give Africa 30 million test kits per month, as well as 10,000 ventilators and 80 million masks, South African president Cyril Ramaphosa disclosed on Sunday during a virtual meeting with top editors in the country. He did not…

Mozambique: Heavy fighting to retake town seized by militants – Pres Nyusi

MAPUTO, June 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Mozambique’s President Filipe Nyusi has said government forces engaged in extensive fighting against militants who overran a town in the north of the country on Thursday.It’s the first time the government has acknowledged the attack on Macomia – the third town to be seized by…

Militants target Burkina Faso market, aid convoy in deadly attacks

Government soldiers on patrol OUAGADOUGOU, June 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Militants in Burkina Faso attacked a cattle market and a humanitarian convoy on Saturday, killing at least 35 people, the government said.The latest violence underscores deep instability in parts of Burkina Faso, which has been battling armed groups with links to…

Covid-19: UN to use Liberian president Weah’s coronavirus awareness song

MONROVIA, June 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Liberian President George Weah, a former international football legend, has released a song to be used by the UN to spread awareness about the new coronavirus, his office said. Weah hopes to appeal to music lovers across the West African nation of some 4.5 million…

Somalia blast kills at least 10 on bus

MOGADISHU, June 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 10 people died and 12 were wounded when an explosive device ripped through a minibus outside the Somali capital Mogadishu on Sunday, the government said. The deadly explosion occurred near Lafole village along the Afgoye-Mogadishu where the passenger bus was travelling early in…

Egyptian, French Presidents Discuss Regional Issues, Focus On War-Torn Libya

CAIRO, May 31 (NNN-MENA) – Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, and his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, discussed the development of several regional issues, including the situation in Libya. During a phone call, Macron said, he is keen to exchange views with Sisi over these issues, as Cairo plays a key…

Covid-19: Mauritius to end lockdown but beaches remain closed

A resort in Mauritius PORT LOUIS, May 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The prime minister of Mauritius has announced the lifting of the strict coronavirus lockdown from Sunday. Since March 20 the Indian Ocean island nation, a popular tourist destination, has only allowed people to leave their homes if they have a…
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