Tanzania to use planes to put out Kilimanjaro fire
The fires have been raging since Sunday DAR ES SALAAM, Oct 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tanzania says more helicopters and planes…
Kenya: MP to face murder charge over election chaos
Aisha Jumwa NAIROBI, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Kenya’s public prosecutor has approved murder and assault charges against MP Aisha Jumwa…
Sudan: At least six killed in port city protests after governor sacked amid ethnic tensions
The violence broke out following the sacking of the governor of neighbouring Kassala State KHARTOUM, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Doctors…
Nigeria: Army says it is ready to step in to bring ‘law and order’ amid continued protests against police brutality
Protests in major cities in Nigeria have been going on for more than a week ABUJA, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) —…
US unrest: George Floyd mural unveiled as family celebrate his 47th birthday
Floyd died from suffocation after a police officer kneeled on his neck HOUSTON (Texas, US), Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — They…
Covid-19: Syria government ‘prepares for virus second wave’
DAMASCUS, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Syrian government has set up a temporary hospital for Covid-19 patients at a Damascus…
Lebanon and Israel hold talks on disputed sea border despite state of war
The talks in Naqoura were held under UN auspices and mediated by the US NAQOURA (Lebanon), Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) —Lebanon and Israel, which…
Covid-19: US Pres Trump’s son Barron had coronavirus, but now negative, says First Lady
WASHINGTON, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Donald Trump’s 14-year-old son Barron contracted coronavirus but has since tested negative, First…
Thailand issues emergency decree in crackdown on swelling protests
BANGKOK, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Thailand issued an emergency decreebanning gatherings of more than four people as it launched acrackdown…
Chile’s Oct 25 plebiscite: Feminist group ‘Las Tesis’ lead protest over constitution
SANTIAGO, Oct 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A crowd of women dressed in mourning marched in the Chilean port city of Valparaiso…