Africa

US says Zimbabwe failed to make needed political, economic changes

WASHINGTON, March 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The government of Zimbabwe under President Emmerson Mnangagwa has failed to bring about political and…

UN considering drawdown of DR Congo mission

UNITED NATIONS, March 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) –: The United Nations is considering a drawdown of its large peacekeeping force in the…

Lawsuit against Germany over Namibian genocide is dismissed in New York

NEW YORK, March 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A U.S. judge dismissed a lawsuit seeking to require Germany to pay damages over…

Zimbabwe says rapprochement with West still on despite U.S. sanctions

HARARE, March 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Zimbabwe said the extension of U.S. sanctions on its government was regrettable but Harare would…

Tunisians to vote for president on Nov 10

TUNIS, March 8 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Tunisia’s electoral commission announced that it will conduct parliamentary elections on Oct 6 and presidential…

Algeria: Opposition parties call for delay in elections

ALGIERS, March 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Days after Abdelaziz Bouteflika officially submitted his nomination in the Algerian presidential polls, the opposition…

Somali: Four dead in capital car bombing – police

MOGADISHU, March 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Four people were killed and ninewounded when a car bomb exploded near a restaurant in…

Nigeria not probing soldiers’ alleged sex abuse of refugees: Amnesty

LAGOS, March 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The Nigerian government has failed toinvestigate the alleged sexual abuse by security forces of thousands…

Cameroon opposition figure charged with rebellion: lawyer

YAOUNDE, March 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) – A prominent lawyer close to detained Cameroon opposition leader Maurice Kamto was charged Thursday with…

Flights Resumed At Airport In Libya’s Tripoli After Drone Incident

TRIPOLI, Libya, March 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Flights were resumed at the M’etiga International Airport in the Libyan capital here, a…