Five killed in IED attack near Somali-Kenyan border
MOGADISHU, March 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least five people were killed, including a district commissioner, when an improvised explosive device…
Covid-19 arrives in Libya with first case as battles escalate around capital Tripoli
TRIPOLI, March 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Intense bombardment shook Tripoli as new battles erupted around the capital hours after Libya reported…
Covid-19: Ugandan baby diagnosed with virus
File photo KAMPALA, March 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — An eight-month-old baby in Uganda, whose father recently travelled back from Kenya’s western…
Covid-19: IMF to make US$50 billion available for Sub-Saharan Africa
The International Monetary Fund WASHINGTON, March 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The International Monetary Fund will provide $50 billion in emergency facilities…
Covid-19: More than 3 billion told to stay home worldwide as death toll passes 20,000
PARIS, March 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — More than three billion people have been asked to stay at home in almost 70…
Covid-19: Panic buying triggers price hikes for essentials in Zimbabwe as virus claims first life
HARARE, March 25 (NNN-XINHUA) — With demand far outstripping supply, prices for essential products needed to contain the spread of…
Covid-19: Germany loses six million face masks in Kenya
BERLIN, March 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — German customs officials are attempting to track down about 6 million face masks ordered to…
Covid-19: South Africa’s cases surge to 554 amid imminent national lockdown
SOUTH AFRICAN PRES CYRIL RAMAPHOSA CAPE TOWN, March 25 (NNN-XINHUA) — South Africa’s coronavirus cases surged to 554 on Tuesday…
Guinea’s opposition says 10 killed in protests
The opposition alleges the referendum is a ploy by President Alpha Conde to remain in power CONAKRY, March 25 (NNN-AGENCIES)…
Covid-19: Manu Dibango – African saxophone legend dies of virus
PARIS, March 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) —The African saxophone legend Manu Dibango has died in Paris after catching coronavirus. Dibango – best known for…