Ethiopia bars journalists from Tigray elections, deemed illegal by federal authorities
People walk past a campaign sign of a political party in the city of Mekele, Tigray ADDIS ABABA, Sept 9…
Mali: Military junta given until Sept 15 to appoint civilian leader
The junta is yet to respond to the announcement made on Monday BAMAKO, Sept 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The military junta…
Covid-19: AstraZeneca pauses vaccine trial after unexplained illness involving a volunteer
WASHINGTON, Sept 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca said it had “voluntarily paused” a randomized clinical trial of its coronavirus…
Covid-19: Pandemic threatens lives of millions of children, says UN
PARIS, Sept 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Disruptions to health services due to thepandemic are putting millions of additional lives at risk…
Covid-19: Brazil to launch vaccination drive in January
BRASILIA, Sept 9 (NNN-Xinhua) — Brazil will launch a mass vaccination drive against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in January, the…
US presidential election: Pres Trump says to put personal money into reelection campaign if necessary
WASHINGTON, Sept 9 (NNN-Xinhua) — US President Donald Trump said that he would put his own money into his reelection…
Fire hits overcrowded Greek refugee camp
Refugees and migrants flee from a fire burning at the Moria camp on the island of Lesbos, Greece LESBOS (Greece),…
EU demands release of Belarus political prisoners and warns of sanctions
BRUSSELS, Sept 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) —The EU has demanded the Belarus authorities release “all detained on political grounds before and after” the disputed…
South Africa: More protests planned over hair advert, deemed racist
Members of the EFF party demonstrated on Monday PRETORIA, Sept 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — South Africa’s opposition figure Julius Malema has…
Covid-19: Ethiopia to make, export test kits with China’s help
Doctors in personal protective equipment (PPE) check the status of a patient infected with Covid-19 ADDIS ABABA, Sept 9 (NNN-AGENCIES)…