Africa

Egypt continues to support for peace in South Sudan: presidency

CAIRO, June 26 (NNN-Xinhua) — Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi stressed that his country will continue providing all forms of support…

U.S. to consider sanctions in case of more Sudan violence – State Department official

WASHINGTON, June 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A top U.S. State Department official who deals with Sudan said that Washington was considering…

Ethiopia PM Abiy Ahmed Weeps For General Killed In ‘Coup Bid’

The memorial was held under tight security in Addis Ababa  ADDIS ABABA, June 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy…

Over 500,000 Displaced South Sudanese Return Home Since Peace Deal: UN Envoy

UNITED NATIONS, June 26 (NNN-XINHUA) — The UN envoy for South Sudan said that since a peace deal was signed last September, over half a…

Amnesty urges Nigeria to stop torture by security forces

LAGOS, June 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Amnesty International said torture of civilians and suspects by Nigerian security forces have persisted despite…

South Africa to double international tourist arrivals in ten years: Pres Ramaphosa

PRETORIA, June 25 (NNN-SANEWS) — The South African Government will double international tourist arrivals to 21 million by 2030, President…

Unsustainable debt: Don’t expect relief, US warns Africa

PRETORIA, June 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — African countries running up debt they won’t be able to pay back, including to China,…

Zimbabwe declares interim RTGS dollar its sole legal currency

HARARE, June 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Zimbabwe has declared its interim currency, the RTGS dollar, the country’s sole legal tender with…

Ethiopia Amhara ‘coup ringleader killed’

The renegade general was released from prison last year  ADDIS ABABA, June 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) —The suspected ringleader of Saturday’s failed coup…

South Sudan: EU Gives South Sudan U.S.$54 Million for Humanitarian Aid

JUBA, June 24 (NNN-ALLAFRICA) — The European Union (EU) has given South Sudan 48.5 million euros ($54.8 million) to avert…