UN says Libyan guards reportedly shot at migrants fleeing air strikes
GENEVA/TRIPOLI, July 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United Nations said it had information that Libyan guards shot at refugees and migrants…
Sudan’s ruling military council releases 235 prisoners
KHARTOUM, July 5 (NNN-BERNAMA-ANADOLU) — Sudan’s ruling military council freed 235 prisoners of war on Thursday in order to pave the…
Kenya: Tanzanian and Kenyans get long sentences for Garissa University attack
NAIROBI, July 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A court in Kenya has sentenced a militant to life in prison for his role in…
Embattled Boeing to give $100 mn to 737 MAX crash victims’ families
NEW YORK, July 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Boeing, under scrutiny after two crashes that claimed 346 lives, announced it would give…
Algeria interim leader makes new call for dialogue
ALGIERS, July 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Algeria’s interim president AbdelkaderBensalah has called for a national dialogue to prepare for delayedpresidential elections,…
Libya: Deadly air strike on migrant centre sparks outrage
TRIPOLI, July 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Outrage and calls for an independent probe mounted as 44 migrants were killed in an…
Sudan generals, protesters in landmark agreement on new governing body
KHARTOUM, July 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Sudan’s ruling generals and protestleaders reached an agreement on the disputed issue of a new…
Sudan: Protestors resume talks with talks with army after deadlock
KHARTOUM, July 4 (NNN-ANADOLU) — Negotiations between Sudan’s ruling Transitional Military Council (TMC) and protest leaders resumed Wednesday over forming a…
Ethiopia appoints top rights advocate as head of human rights body
ADDIS ABABA, July 3 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Daniel Bekele, a renowned human rights advocate has been appointed as head of the…
Algeria’s speaker of parliament resigns
ALGIERS, July 3 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Algeria’s parliamentary president Mouad Bouchareb has resigned on Tuesday. This comes after a prolonged demand…