African airlines urged to take decisive measures to remain resilient: AFRAA
African Airlines Association LUANDA, Nov 13 (NNN-GNA) — The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has made a rallying call on airlines…
Nigeria probes protesters under terror-financing law
Nigeria is investigating prominent participants in recent protests against police brutality ABUJA, Nov 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nigeria is investigating prominent…
Kenya to co-produce films with China to boost creative sector
An official from Kenya Film Commission signs a Memorandum of Understanding with a Chinese company in Nairobi NAIROBI, Nov 13…
Covid-19: Maritime trade to rebound in 2021 from virus impact, says UN
GENEVA, Nov 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Global maritime trade should recover next year after tanking by 4.1 percent in 2020 owing…
Covid-19 vaccine ‘best science news’ of 2020: pharmaceutical association
GENEVA, Nov 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Data indicating that a vaccine being developed against Covid-19 is highly effective is the “best…
Egypt: Sinai helicopter crash kills 7, including 5 Americans
JERUSALEM, Nov 13 (NNN-AGENCIES)) — A helicopter crash in Egypt’s Sinai desert involving a multi-national observer force killed seven people…
Bangladesh: 34 pirates surrender with 90 arms in Banshkhali
CHATTOGRAM (Bangladesh), Nov 13 (NNN-BSS) — A total of 34 pirates from the coastal areas of Chattogram and Cox’s Bazar…
Typhoon causes major flooding in Philippine capital
MANILA, Nov 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The third typhoon to hit the storm-battered Philippines in as many weeks caused major flooding…
Covid-19: Cases still surging in the Americas, the WHO warns
A man stands in line to be tested for COVID-19 in Staten Island, New York BRASILIA, Nov 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) —…
Mexican president stands firm on not recognising Biden win, yet
Mexico’s President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador MEXICO CITY, Nov 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador dug in…