Africa

Nigerian insecurity requires urgent attention, U.N. rapporteur warns

ABUJA, Sept 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nigeria’s multiple security problems have created a crisis that requires urgent attention and could lead…

Ebola epidemic crisis remains serious threat, says UN chief in DR Congo

BENI (DR Congo), Sept 4 (NNN-XINHUA) — UN Secretary-General António Guterres said the Ebola epidemic remains a serious public health…

Zimbabwe state doctors go on strike over pay

Striking doctors HARARE, Sept 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Zimbabwe’s public sector doctors went on strike on Tuesday, demanding a further salary…

Republic of Congo: Pres Nguesso flies to environment talks on huge jet – sources

PARIS, Sept 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Republic of Congo President Denis Sassou Nguesso landed in Paris for environment talks with his…

Italy seizes migrant rescue vessel, another to disembark

ROME, Sept 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Italian authorities seized thecharity rescue vessel Eleonore, disembarking the around 100 migrants aboard after it…

Iraq Suspends U.S.-Sponsored TV Channel Over Corruption Report

BAGHDAD, Iraq, Sept 3 (NNN-NINA) – The Iraqi government, suspended the offices of the U.S.-sponsored al-Hurra TV channel for three…

Zimbabwe President To Address Anti-Sanctions Rally

HARARE, Zimbabwe, Sept 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Zimbabwean President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, is expected to address party supporters, set to gather in…

Hell’s Gate: Kenya tour group swept away by flash flood

NAIROBI, Sept 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Five tourists and a guide were on Sunday been reported missing after being swept away…

Moroccan Navy Rescues 247 Migrants In Mediterranean Sea

RABAT, Morocco, Sept 1 (NNN-MAP) – Morocco’s navy coast guards, rescued 247 migrants from the Mediterranean Sea, on Friday night…

Kenya Says Headcount Attained 95 Percent Coverage

NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 1 (NNN-KBC) – Kenyan officials said the 2019 population and housing census has reached 95 percent threshold,…