Uganda confirms new Ebola case as Congolese girl tests positive
KAMPALA, Aug 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Uganda has confirmed a new case of Ebola in the country’s Kasese district, said the…
Fishermen ‘beheaded by militants in Mozambique’
MAPUTO, Aug 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Five people, including four fishermen, have been beheaded by suspected militants in Mozambique’s northern province…
Nigeria reduces fees for US citizens amid visa row
ABUJA, Aug 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Nigeria government has conceded to pressure by the US to reduce visa charges for…
South Africa police ‘arrest 17 in Pretoria over street violence’
File photo. PRETORIA, Aug 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Police in South Africa’s capital, Pretoria, have arrested 17 people in connection with…
Spanish coastguard rescues 208 migrants crossing from Africa to Spain
Spanish coastguards has rescued 208 migrants crossing from Africa to Spain. EPA MADRID, Aug 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — More than 200 migrants were…
Nigeria: More than 50 abducted in attack on northwest village – residents
BAUCHI (Nigeria), Aug 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 50 people, including pregnant women and children, were abducted in a raid…
Nigeria closes part of border with Benin to check rice smuggling
ABUJA, Aug 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nigeria has partially closed its western border with Benin to curb rice smuggling that is…
Uganda: Five feared dead in Bulambuli landslides
KAMPALA, Aug 29 (NNN-NEW VISION) — Five residents of Gibeyi village, Bugatisa parish in Bulago sub-county of Bulambuli district are…
Ugandan Pres Museveni, Japan’s PM Abe discuss infrastructure, funding
President Museveni and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe YOKOHAMA (Japan), Aug 29 (NNN-NEW VISION) — President Yoweri Museveni has said…
Mali: 1,000 trucks stranded in roads protest
KATI (Mali), Aug 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — More than 1,000 trucks loaded with merchandise were blocked at the entrance to Mali’s…