European MPs reject Israel West Bank annexation plan
BRUSSELS, June 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) —More than 1,000 parliamentarians from across Europe have signed a letter strongly opposing plans by Israel to…
Covid-19: Top US health official Fauci warns of ‘disturbing’ new US surge
WASHINGTON, June 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — America’s top infectious disease expert has told lawmakers that the nation is seeing a “disturbing…
Covid-19: Pubs, restaurants and hotels to reopen as England eases social distancing
Pubs have remained shut in the UK since the coronavirus lockdown began on March 23 LONDON, June 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) —…
Covid-19: Portugal tightens Lisbon lockdown with fines on illegal gatherings
Lisbon lockdown tightening with fines on illegal gatherings LISBON, June 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Portugal’s government has tightened the lockdown in…
Nigeria police rescue 300 workers from rice factory, forced to work during lockdown
The men slept inside the warehouse for about three months and were not allowed out KANO (Nigeria), June 24 (NNN-AGENCIES)…
Burundi restores role of PM as parliament approves Bunyoni, the first person to take on the role in 22 years
Alain Guillaume Bunyoni has been security minister since 2015 BUJUMBURA, June 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Burundi’s parliament has approved Alain Guillaume…
South Africa receives unsolicited proposals for new national airline
SAA has been under a form of bankruptcy protection since December PRETORIA, June 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The South African government…
Vote counting under way in Malawi’s presidential election rerun
LILONGWE, June 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Polls have closed in Malawi’s hotly contested presidential vote, the second time in just over…
Ivory Coast nabs terrorist leader after deadly border post raid
The raid resulted in the arrests of other people directly involved in the attack ABIDJAN, June 24 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Ivorian…
Covid-19: South Africa to start Africa’s first vaccine pilot
JOHANNESBURG, June 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — South Africa will roll out the continent’s first coronavirus vaccine trial this week, the university…