Sudan: Pres Bashar renews commitment to cease-fire in all conflict zones
KHARTOUM, April 2 (NNN-XINHUA) — Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir renewed commitment to a cease-fire in all conflict areas in Sudan.…
Algeria’s Bouteflika Will Resign by April 28: State Media
Algeria’s President Abdelaziz Bouteflika gestures while talking with Army Chief of Staff General Ahmed Gaed Salah, Algeria June 27, 2012.…
Somali govt fires official over pro-Israel diplomacy tweets
MOGADISHU, April 1 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — A Somali government official was fired over controversial diplomatic tweets he made in respect of…
Sudan: Bashir, opposition opt for negotiations
KHARTOUM, April 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — After four months of street protests, Sudanese President Omar al Bashir and the opposition have…
Sierra Leone bans industrial fishing for a month
FREETOWN, April 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Sierra Leone has banned industrial fishing in its territorial waters for a month from Monday…
South Africa: Ministers to meet African ambassadors over violent attacks
PRETORIA, April 1 (NNN-SANEWS) — International Relations and Cooperation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu and Police Minister Bheki Cele will Monday meet…
Pope rounds off Morocco visit with mass for thousands
RABAT, April 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Pope Francis called for tolerance and peace at a mass for thousands of Catholics during a…
Mozambique says cholera cases up to 271 in cyclone-hit city
MAPUTO, April 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Cholera cases among cyclone survivors in Mozambique have jumped to 271, authorities said, a figure…
U.N. head wants democratic transition in Algeria
ALGIERS, April 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that he welcomed efforts towards a peaceful and democratic transition…
DR Congo: Pres Tshisekedi allows senators to take office, ending feud with predecessor’s camp
KINSHASA, April 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has lifted a ban on the installation of…