Africa

UN Declares Algeria and Argentina Free of Deadly Malaria

ALGIERS,May 24 (NNN-TELESUR) – WHO has declared 38 countries malaria-free since 1955, but the fight against malaria has stalled as…

Uganda: Over 6,500 child abuse cases reported in one year

The gender ministry’s permanent secretary Pius Bigirimana said they plan to establish a family inspection system. Photo courtesy of News…

Sudan protest leaders seek supporters’ view to end deadlock

KHARTOUM, May 24 (NNN-NEWS VISION) – Sudan’s protest leaders said Thursday they will seek advice from demonstrators camped outside army…

Five charged over alleged plot against Zimbabwe president

HARARE, May 23 (NNN-GNA) – Five NGO workers in Zimbabwe have been charged with plotting to overthrow the government. They…

More bodies retrieved from boat accident in Uganda

A woman who lost her husband is consoled by friends after burial at Fofo landing site. Photo courtesy of News…

Malawi poll center: Opposition takes slight lead (35% official results)

BLANTYRE, Malawi, May 23 (NNN-Xinhua) — Malawi’s main opposition leader has taken an early lead after elections held on May…

Botswana lifts ban on elephant hunting

GABORONE, May 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Botswana lifted its ban on elephant hunting, saying the population had increased and farmers’ livelihoods…

Libya On Verge Of Civil War — UN Envoy

UNITED NATIONS, May 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Top UN envoy for Libya, warned on Tuesday that, the Arab country is on…

Uganda boat capsize: Three dead, 20 missing on Lake Albert

KAMPALA, May 21 (NNN-NEWS VISION) – Three people are have been confirmed dead, while over 20 others are still missing…

Egypt security forces react to bus bombing, kill 12 militants

CAIRO, May 21 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) – Egypt’s interior minister said on Monday that the country’s security forces have killed 12 suspected…