Africa

UN fears war as barrel bombs dropped in South Sudan

The White Army militia JUBA, March 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Barrel bombs believed to contain a highly flammable liquid have been…

Ethiopia PM seeks new Tigray leader amid fears of war

Getachew Reda became Tigray’s interim president following a devastating civil war ADDIS ABABA, March 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — In an effort…

Kenyan police officer missing after Haiti gang ambush

Kenyan police officers in Haiti PORT-AU-PRINCE, March 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A Kenyan police officer deployed in Haiti as part of…

G20: South Africa urges global action to address health funding gaps

KWAZULU NATAL (South Africa), March 27 (NNN-SANEWS) — South Africa’s Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has reiterated the importance of…

UNICEF warns 14 million children face malnutrition

UNITED NATIONS, March 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 14 million children face hunger and a heightened risk of malnutrition or…

Tunisian president urges increased migrant returns

TUNIS, March 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tunisian President Kais Saied has called on the International Organization for Migration to accelerate efforts…

‘Khartoum is free’ says Sudan Army chief al-Burhan after airport captured

Sudan’s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan KHARTOUM, March 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has declared, “Khartoum…

Sudan army strike on Darfur market kills hundreds: monitor

KHARTOUM, March 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A Sudanese war monitor accused the army of killing hundreds of people in an air…

UN: WFP cuts food rations as new refugee arrivals test its Burundi operations

GITEGA, March 25 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — The sharp increase in refugees in need of aid has placed a significant strain on…

Ghana and Morocco move to scrap visa requirements

Moroccan Ambassador to Ghana, Imane Ouaadil, Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa ACCRA, March 25 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Ghana…