Africa

Police fire tear gas at Sudan protesters defying ban

KHARTOUM, March 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Sudanese police fired tear gas at protesters defying a nationwide state of emergency on Thursday,…

Three dead in Comoros capital after opposition moves to unseat president

MORONI, March 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) –: At least three people were killed on Thursday in a shootout in the Comoros capital…

Migrant ship capture: Maltese armed forces take control of hijacked tanker

VALLETTA, March 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Malta’s armed forces have taken control of a tanker which had been seized by migrants…

Ebola disbelief widespread in DR Congo hotspots

KINSHASA, March 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — More than a quarter of people surveyed in Ebola-hit areas of the Democratic Republic of…

Ex-Gambian president stole $1bn, report says

Former President Yahya Jammeh BANJUL, March 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh “orchestrated the embezzlement of nearly $1bn…

World Bank to increase support for funded projects in Ghana

ACCRA, March 29 (NNN-GNA) — Dr Hafez Ghanem, the World Bank Africa Vice President, has expressed desire to increase support…

Car bomb outside Somali hotel kills at least 11

MOGADISHU, March 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A car bomb exploded near a hotel and restaurants in Mogadishu on Thursday, killing at…

Red Cross and EU strengthen emergency response in Mozambique; IMF to consider emergency financial aid

GENEVA, March 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The International Red Cross and European Union teams have since Monday reinforced medical support and…

Storm-slammed Mozambique must rebuild for ‘tomorrow’s climate’: UN

GENEVA, March 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The destruction wrought by Cyclone Idai in southern Africa this month shows weather warnings must…

Mozambique to start cholera vaccinations next week after cyclone

BEIRA, March 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Mozambique will start a cholera vaccination campaign next week in areas ravaged by Cyclone Idai,…