Africa

Chad troops killed in clashes with jihadists: Pres Idriss Deby

N’DJAMENA, Nov 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Numerous Chad troops have been killed in a clash with jihadists in the Lake Chad…

At Least 11 Killed In Paramilitary Rampage On Village In C. Sudan: NGO

PORT SUDAN, Nov 11 (NNN-SUNA) – At least 11 people were killed and 18 others injured yesterday, in an attack…

South Sudan floods affect 1.4 million, displace 379,000: UN

JUBA, Nov 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Devastating flooding in South Sudan is affecting around 1.4 million people, with more than 379,000…

Mpox: Kenyans urged to defer non-essential travel as 3 new cases confirmed

NAIROBI, Nov 9 (NNN-KBC) — Kenyans have been advised to defer non-essential travel to areas with active Mpox transmission, following…

Kenya: President Ruto announces nationwide livestock vaccination

NAIROBI, Nov 9 (NNN-KBC) — The Kenyan Government will embark on a nationwide livestock vaccination programme against diseases in January…

Cyprus plans to supply natural gas to Egypt’s LNG facilities

NICOSIA, Nov 9 (NNN-XINHUA) — Cyprus intends to supply natural gas to Egypt’s liquefaction plants for export to international markets,…

Libya: 7 migrants killed in building collapse in Tripoli

TRIPOLI, Nov 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Seven African migrants were killed and several others injured when a residential building collapsed in…

Botswana to legalise undocumented Zimbabweans: newly-elected President Duma Boko

Duma Boko, Botswana’s new president GABORONE, Nov 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Botswana’s new president said that he wants undocumented Zimbabweans to…

South Africa’s radical opposition rocked by high-profile defections

It has been a sobering year for Julius Malema, the firebrand leader of the EFF party PRETORIA, Nov 9 (NNN-AGENCIES)…

Nigeria offers free Caesareans to poorer women

Nigeria has the fourth highest maternal mortality rate in the world ABUJA, Nov 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nigeria has announced that…