UN to Malta: Drop terrorism charges against African migrants accused of hijacking tanker
GENEVA, May 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United Nations human rights office called on Malta to drop terrorism charges against three…
Bush fire guts four villages in South Sudan, kills 33
JUBA, May 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A bush fire fanned by gusty winds has gutted four villages in South Sudan’s Western…
South Africa election: Polls close in test for ruling ANC
Voters continue to queue to cast their ballots as night falls in Johannesburg, South Africa PRETORIA, May 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) —…
Several Fatalities Reported From Airstrikes In Southern Tripoli: UN
UNITED NATIONS, May 9 (NNN-XINHUA) — Amid repeated UN calling for a Ramadan truce in Libya, at least 12 airstrikes and several fatalities were reported…
Toll from Niger tanker truck blast rises to 60: authorities
Residents look at a calcined tanker truck after an explosion which killed 60 people NIAMEY, May 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The…
Sudan army rulers want to retain Sharia as legal guide
KHARTOUM, May 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Sudan’s army rulers said Islamic law should remain the guiding principle in a new civilian…
South Africa Readies for Elections, Ruling ANC Expects Win
PRETORIA, May 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — South Africans are ready to vote on May 8 in its sixth general election since…
Two more swine fever outbreaks detected in South Africa
JOHANNESBURG, May 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Two more outbreaks of African swine fever were detected in South Africa in April, its…
Call For Ramadan Truce In Libya Ignored: UN
UNITED NATIONS, May 7 (NNN-XINHUA) —Fighting continues on the outskirts of Tripoli despite the call for a Ramadan truce in Libya beginning on Monday,…
Opposition politician Katumbi returns to DR Congo on May 20 after 3-year exile
Moise Katumbi Chapwe, Opposition politician and former governor of Congo KINSHASA, May 7 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Opposition politician and former governor…