Zimbabweans get new banknotes, but angered by withdrawal limits
HARARE, Nov 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Zimbabweans finally got access to new low-denomination currency on Tuesday that authorities hope will end…
UN welcomes extention of pre-transitional period in South Sudan
President Salva Kiir (right) of South Sudan shakes hands with opposition leader Riek Machar after concluding a peace deal to…
Rwanda denies rebels ‘killed and stole army uniforms’
KIGALI, Nov 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Rwanda has denied claims by a rebel group that at least 20 government troops operating…
Guinea president replaces security minister following deadly protests
Guinean President, Alpha Conde CONAKRY, NOV 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Guinea President Alpha Conde announced that he was replacing his security…
African oil states offer new deals to lure more selective investors
ACCRA, Nov 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Lower prices and increasing competition for investment are driving many African states to make it…
French police warn cocaine fortune hunters off beaches
PARIS, Nov 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — French authorities have closed beaches in southwest France as packages of cocaine and other drugs…
Mali should focus on national dialogue and reconciliation initiatives: ECOWAS
ABUJA (Nigeria), Nov 13 (NNN-GNA) — Peace and security experts are urging Mali to stay focused on the on-going inclusive…
West Africa becoming transit point for illegal wildlife products
ACCRA, Nov 13 (NNN-GNA) — West Africa is increasingly becoming a transit point for illegal wildlife products from Central and…
African women face persistent gender gaps in education and jobs – Report
ACCRA, Nov 13 (NNN-ALLAFRICA) — Despite widespread popular support for gender equality, African women are still disadvantaged by persistent gender…
British security officials play down cyber attack on Labour
LONDON, Nov 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — British security officials said that an attempted cyber attack on the main opposition Labour Party…