Drought alert in ten counties across Kenya once ravaged by locusts
Kenya’s drought response plan requires Ksh9.4 billion for July-November period NAIROBI, Aug 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Kenya is warning of a…
Five missing in a boat mishap in the Taraba state of Nigeria; nine rescued
The boat had 14 passengers on board JALINGO (Taraba, Nigeria), Aug 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Five persons are feared drowned in…
Five dead as wildfires rage across Algeria
Algeria is the latest Mediterranean country to be hit by wildfires ALGIERS, Aug 11 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — At least five people…
Seven people from Comoros died, eight rescued after boat swept away by strong winds in Indian Ocean
The boat was transporting 15 family members from one island to another in Comoros NAIROBI, Aug 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Seven…
Covid-19: Delta variant reignites US mask debate
WASHINGTON, Aug 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The recent surge of Covid-19, driven by the Delta variant, has reignited political controversy around…
Anger as Nigerian diplomat manhandled in Indonesia
Abdulrahman Ibrahim repeatedly shouted “I can’t breathe” as his head was forced against a car seat ABUJA, Aug 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) —…
Cuban scientists to send letter to Pres Biden condemning US embargo
People wearing masks walk on a street in Havana HAVANA, Aug 11 (NNN-Xinhua) — Cuban scientists will send a…
US Pres Biden says Afghan forces must fight for themselves
President Joe Biden WASHINGTON, Aug 11 (NNN-Xinhua) — US President Joe Biden said that the Afghan troops must fight for…
Win for Biden as Senate passes massive infrastructure Bill
WASHINGTON, Aug 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Joe Biden hailed the Senate passage of a “historic” US$1.2 trillion infrastructure package,…
Belarus Olympic Committee calls US sanctions ‘absurd’
MINSK, Aug 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Belarusian Olympic Committee (BOC) dismissed US sanctions, imposed against it for alleged facilitation of…