Somalia army ‘incapable’ of ousting al-Shabaab – US State Department
al-Shabaab troops WASHINGTON, June 26 (NNN-AGENCIES)– Somalia’s national army is “incapable” of driving out militant group al-Shabaab from its strongholds,…
Five kidnapped mixed-race women to sue Belgium
The mixed-race women Belgium took from their mothers under colonial rule BRUSSELS, June 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Five mixed-race – or…
Covid-19: Highest-ever daily jump in cases in India; death toll rises by 418
NEW DELHI, June 26 (NNN-PTI) — The highest-ever single-day surge of 16,922 COVID-19 cases pushed India”s total tally to 473,105…
US to press for action in EU talks on China
WASHINGTON, June 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US Secretary of State MikePompeo said he would open a dialogue with the European Unionon…
Covid-19: Virus resurging in Europe as restrictions ease – WHO
COPENHAGEN, June 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Europe has seen a surge of COVID-19 cases since countries began easing restrictions aimed at…
Building collapse kills mother, two children in Italy
ROME, June 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A woman and two of her children were crushed to death when part of a…
DR Congo govt declares end to Ebola epidemic in east
KINSHASA, June 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — DR Congo’s government on Thursday officially declared an end to an epidemic of Ebola that…
Update: Mexico earthquake death toll rises to 10
The earthquake sent people fleeing their homes and workplaces MEXICO CITY, June 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The death toll from a…
Pirates kidnap six crewmen off Benin coast
The Gulf of Guinea is the world’s most dangerous piracy hotspot COTONOU, June 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Pirates kidnapped at least…
Covid-19: Senegalese president goes into quarantine
President Macky Sall came into contact with a person who tested positive for coronavirus DAKAR, June 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Senegal’s…