IMF approves $247 million reform loan to Angola
WASHINGTON, Dec 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The IMF has approved a second tranche of a $247 million loan to be paid…
French strike against pension reform enters day two
PARIS, Dec 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A strike that crippled public transport and closed schools across France entered a second day…
Kenya: Death toll rises in Nairobi building collapse
The residential block was made up of 57 single rooms NAIROBI, Dec 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Latest police figures indicate that…
Togo to hold elections February next year: govt decree
LOME, Dec 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Togo will hold elections in February next year, a government decree said, when incumbent President…
Nigeria: Church members burnt during cleansing ceremony in Lagos pipeline explosion
LAGOS, Dec 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Residents of the Gloryland Estate in the Isheri-Olofin, Igando area of Lagos State were thrown…
Rwanda opposition leader barred from leaving the country
Victoire Ingabire KIGALI, Dec 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A top Rwandan opposition leader has not been given permission to leave the…
Governor of Kenya’s capital arrested on corruption charges
NAIROBI, Dec 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Kenyan police arrested the Nairobi County governor, known for his chunky gold jewellery and impromptu…
Russia ‘preparing’ FM Lavrov visit to Washington next week
MOSCOW, Dec 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is preparing to visit Washington next week, a spokeswoman said,…
Five die in gas explosion in Slovakia
BRATISLAVA, Dec 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least five people died and dozens were injured in a gas explosion that rocked…
14 missing in deadly Ukraine fire: President
KIEV, Dec 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Fourteen people remain missing from a fire that claimed a student’s life in Ukraine’s southern port…