Irish PM says time for UK to compromise on Brexit
DUBLIN, March 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — It is time for Britain rather than the European Union to compromise to get a…
Namibian tribes to appeal U.S. ruling on German colonial horrors
WINDHOEK, March 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Namibian tribes seeking damages over genocide and property seizures by Germany more than a century…
Gabon dismisses rumours president is ‘cloned’
LIBREVILLE, March 9 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — The Gabonese presidency has dismissed rumours that the ailing president, Ali Bongo, has been replaced…
Malawi launches inquiry into albino killings
LILONGWE, March 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Malawi’s President Peter Mutharika has set up a commission of inquiry to investigate attacks against…
Without vaccine, hundreds of children die in Madagascar measles outbreak
ANTANANARIVO, March 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Two months ago, giggles floated through the home of fisherman Dada as his four-year-old son…
DR Congo president agrees coalition govt arrangement with former president Kabila
KINSHASA, March 9 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) –Former President Joseph Kabila’s coalition will have a say in choosing the next Prime Minister of…
Update: Algerians Gather In Largest Protest Against Bouteflika
Despite calls for calm, there were clashes between stone-throwing protesters and riot police, who fired tear gas ALGIERS, March 9…
Russia Laws Ban ‘Disrespect’ Of Government And ‘Fake News’
MOSCOW, March 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russia’s parliament has passed two bills outlawing “disrespect” of authorities and the spreading of what…
World Bank panel orders Venezuela to pay ConocoPhillips $8.7 bn
WASHINGTON, March 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) – A World Bank arbitration panel on Friday ordered Venezuela to pay oil major ConocoPhillips $8.7…
Venezuela struggles with blackout as government claims sabotage
CARACAS, March 9, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – Venezuela’s government struggled to cope Friday with a massive electricity blackout that paralyzed much…