Kenya: 82 Rhinos vaccinated as anthrax hits Nakuru park
NAIROBI, April 9 (NNN-KBC) – The government has moved to vaccinate 82 rhinos following an outbreak of anthrax at Lake…
Libya crisis: Air strike at Tripoli airport as thousands flee clashes
Tripoli International Airport. Photo courtesy of Wikepedia BENGHAZI, Libya, April 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Clashes between rival Libyan forces for control…
Tunisia’s president rules out second term bid
TUNIS, April 8 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi announced that he will not run for a second term in presidential elections expected this…
Zimbabwe: Govt starts on register of white former farmers for compensation
HARARE, April 8 (NNN-ALLAFRICA) — The Zimbabwe government has started identifying and registering white former commercial farm owners who lost…
Update: Libya clashes death toll rises to 32 – UN-backed government
Photo courtesy of Anandolu TRIPOLI, April 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 32 people have been killed andaround 50 wounded in…
Nigeria bans mining activities in the northern state of Zamfara
ABUJA, April 8 (NNN-Xinhua) — The Nigerian government suspended all forms of mining activities in Zamfara, a northwestern state of…
Sudan security forces tear gas protesters outside army HQ: witnesses
Sudanese protesters chant slogans as they respond to a call to march on the army headquarters in Khartoum. Photo courtesy…
Malawi’s president launches re-election campaign
LILONGWE, April 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Malawi’s President Peter Mutharika launched his Democratic Progressive Party’s manifesto and election campaign on Sunday,…
Russia blocks UN Libya statement singling out Haftar’s forces
UNITED NATIONS, April 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russia on Sunday blocked a UN Security Council statement that would have called on…
Update: Kidnapped US tourist, safari guide freed in Uganda after ransom paid
Picture for illustration purpose only. Photo courtesy of Pixalbay/Freeimages KAMPALA, April 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A US tourist and a safari…