China ‘eyes four African nations for military bases’, says US Dept of Defence
The four African governments are yet to respond to the report WASHINGTON, Sept 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — China is considering setting…
South Africa seeks law change to curb violence against women
South Africa has recently witnessed several horrific cases of reported femicides PRETORIA, Sept 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — South Africa’s government has…
Libya’s rival administrations meet in Morocco for talks
Nasser Bourita, Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, chairs a meeting of representatives of Libya’s rival administrations in…
Mozambique: Court acquits suspected militants for lack of proof
The high number of acquittals is due to lack of expertise in prosecuting terrorism-related cases MAPUTO, Sept 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) —…
Ugandan minister to appear in court over shooting after losing in party’s contest
The minister was arrested alongside three of his bodyguards. KAMPALA, Sept 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) –Uganda’s Labour Minister, Mwesigwa Rukutana, to appear…
Covid-19: Uganda food prices collapse in wake of pandemic
Prices of fruits and vegetables have halved due to low demand KAMPALA, Sept 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Farmers in Uganda have…
Covid-19: Morocco locks down Casablanca, shuts schools
RABAT, Sept 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Morocco imposed a lockdown on Casablanca and shut its schools Monday, the day they were…
Covid-19: Doctors in Nigeria’s state-run hospitals go on “indefinite”strike
The association of resident doctors said it had lost 14 colleagues to COVID-19 ABUJA, Sept 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Doctors in…
US: Five counties in California declare state of emergency for “aggressive” wildfires
LOS ANGELES, Sept 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in Fresno, Madera and Mariposa…
Update: UK police arrest man over Birmingham mass stabbings
LONDON, Sept 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A 27-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the mass stabbings in Britain’s second…