UN: Worst drought in century devastates Southern Africa, millions at risk
Millions of people across Southern Africa are going hungry due to a historic drought JOHANNESBURG, Oct 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Millions…
South Africa issues severe weather alerts
PRETORIA, Oct 17 (NNN-SANEWS) — The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of severe storms in the Free State,…
Killing of Sikh separatist: ‘Clear indications’ India violated Canada’s sovereignty – PM Trudeau
OTTAWA, Oct 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said there were “clear indications” that India had violated Canadian…
Update: Nigeria fuel tanker explosion kills at least 147, injures dozens
MAJIA (Jigawa State, Nigeria), Oct 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — More than 140 people have been killed and dozens of others wounded…
Nigeria fuel tanker explosion kills over 90, injures dozens
ABUJA, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — More than 90 people have been killed and 50 wounded after a fuel tanker exploded…
Mexico: Town mayor killed in south Oaxaca state – second mayor killed in 10 days
MEXICO CITY, Oct 16 (NNN-XINHUA) — The mayor of a small town in south Mexico’s Oaxaca state has died after…
US: California becomes epicenter of bird flu crisis as 5 more human cases reported
Workers perform milking operations at a large California dairy/San Joaquin Valley, California LOS ANGELES, Oct 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Another five…
Italy transfers first group of asylum seekers to Albania as part of controversial deal
ROME, Oct 16 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Italy’s interior ministry announced that it is transferring a first group of migrants to Albania,…
UN: Southern Africa faces worst hunger crisis in decades due to El Niño
CAPE TOWN (South Africa), Oct 16 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Months of drought in southern Africa triggered by the El Niño weather…
Nigeria records 1,025 Lassa Fever cases, 174 deaths in eight months
ABUJA, Oct 16 (NNN-ALLAFRICA) — The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said the country has recorded 1,025 confirmed cases and…