Africa

Five charged over alleged plot against Zimbabwe president

HARARE, May 23 (NNN-GNA) – Five NGO workers in Zimbabwe have been charged with plotting to overthrow the government. They…

More bodies retrieved from boat accident in Uganda

A woman who lost her husband is consoled by friends after burial at Fofo landing site. Photo courtesy of News…

Malawi poll center: Opposition takes slight lead (35% official results)

BLANTYRE, Malawi, May 23 (NNN-Xinhua) — Malawi’s main opposition leader has taken an early lead after elections held on May…

Botswana lifts ban on elephant hunting

GABORONE, May 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Botswana lifted its ban on elephant hunting, saying the population had increased and farmers’ livelihoods…

Libya On Verge Of Civil War — UN Envoy

UNITED NATIONS, May 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Top UN envoy for Libya, warned on Tuesday that, the Arab country is on…

Uganda boat capsize: Three dead, 20 missing on Lake Albert

KAMPALA, May 21 (NNN-NEWS VISION) – Three people are have been confirmed dead, while over 20 others are still missing…

Egypt security forces react to bus bombing, kill 12 militants

CAIRO, May 21 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) – Egypt’s interior minister said on Monday that the country’s security forces have killed 12 suspected…

DR Congo’s Tshisekedi names new prime minister

KINSHASA, May 21 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) – Ilunga Ilunkamba has been nominated by President Felix Tshisekedi to occupy the position of Prime…

Ethiopia PM hosts most expensive dinner’

Photo courtesy of Ethiopia Prime Minister’s Office ADIS ABABA, May 21 (NNN-ENA) – Ethiopia Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed hosted a…

21 People Confirmed Dead In DRC’s Tribe Conflict Area

BUNIA, the Democratic Republic of Congo, May 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) – At least 21 people have been killed and 11 others…