Zimbabwe: Mixed reactions greet court ruling permitting exhumation of Mugabe remains

The casket of Mugabe being carried to his current place of burial HARARE, Sept 13 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Mixed reactions are greeting a Zimbabwe court ruling that sided with traditional chiefs seeking to exhume the remains of ex-president Robert Mugabe from his home village and move them to the capital, going…

Covid-19: Tanzania to kick off second vaccination campaign after immunisation of 345,000

The government targeting 11 million Tanzanians or 20% of the population DAR ES SALAAM, Sept 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tanzania has vaccinated 345,000 people which is 34 percent of the vaccine that was received over one month ago.The government plans to vaccinate 60 percent of all Tanzanians, said government spokesperson, Gerson…

Covid-19: Burundi schools open amid a surge in cases

Mass testing for students, teachers kicked off on Friday GITEGA, Sept 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Schools in Burundi are set to reopen on Monday after a three-month-long holiday, amid a surge in Covid-19 cases countrywide.The Ministry of Health has imposed mandatory Covid-19 screening for students reporting back to school.“The tests are…

Belarus leader praises Russia-led drills, eyes $1 bln arms deal

Russia’s S-400 rocket system was among the hardware discussed by Belarus leader Lukashenko and Vladamir Putin MOSCOW, Sept 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko said Minsk planned to buy US$1 billion worth of Russian arms as he oversaw massive Moscow-led military drills that rattled some EU countries. Sporting green…

Covid-19: US Pres Biden to announce new steps ahead of UN meeting, surgeon general says

WASHINGTON, Sept 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Joe Biden will announce new steps to slow the spread of COVID-19 before the UN General Assembly meets, Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy said. Murthy did not specify what those steps would be. The next session of the General Assembly opens Tuesday; the first day of general…

Covid-19: South Africa loosens curbs as third wave eases

South Africa loosens COVID-19 curbs as third wave eases PRETORIA, Sept 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — South Africa will ease COVID-19 restrictions and shorten its nationwide curfew from Monday after a decline in infections, President Cyril Ramaphosa said in a televised address. Authorities will also extend the hours of alcohol sales, the…

UN seeks US$600 million to avert Afghanistan humanitarian crisis

THE UN is convening an aid conference for Afghanistan in Geneva  GENEVA, Sept 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United Nations is convening an aid conference in Geneva on Monday in an effort to raise more than US$600 million for Afghanistan, warning of a humanitarian crisis there following the Taliban takeover. Even before…

Britain urges net zero global shipping emissions by 2050

Britain will in November host the COP26 United Nations climate summit in Glasgow LONDON, Sept 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Britain, host of this year’s COP26 climate change summit, called on Monday for net zero global shipping emissions by 2050 and the launch of non-polluting commercial vessels by 2025. The United Kingdom government…

Yacht seized off UK coast with 2 tonnes of cocaine

The luxury yacht Kahu, moored on the southern English coast LONDON, Sept 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — UK authorities have seized over 2 tonnes of cocaine in a raid on a luxury yacht off the coast of southern England, the National Crime Agency said Saturday. British authorities said they arrested six people…

US: FBI releases newly declassified record on Sept 11 attacks

WASHINGTON, Sept 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The FBI late on Saturday released a newly declassified 16-page document related to logistical support provided to two of the Saudi hijackers in the run-up to the Sept 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The document describes contacts the hijackers had with Saudi associates in the US…