Africa

President Kenyatta holds talks with visiting DRC leader Tshisekedi

During their talks the two leaders explored ways and means of strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. NAIROBI, Feb…

Classes suspended as 3 South Africa university protests continue

JOHANNESBURG, Feb 7 (NNN-Xinhua) — Lectures remain suspended in three South African universities following violent protests that have claimed a…

South Africa says playing its part to curb maritime crime

UNITED NATIONS, Feb 7 (NNN-SANEWS) — South Africa says it is actively playing its part to combat transnational organised maritime…

Zimbabwe president invites opposition for talks as teachers strike

HARARE, Feb 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa invited opposition leaders to a meeting to draw up terms for…

UN, Libya launch major funding drive for over half million people

UNITED NATIONS, Feb 6 (NNN-Xinhua) — The United Nations and the Libyan government launched a 202-million-U.S.-dollar fund drive for health…

Central Africa Republic’s conflicting parties sign peace deal in Khartoum

Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir (R) hands the document of the peace agreement to President of Central African Republic (CAR) Faustin…

S. Sudan army general charged with treason and attempted rebellion against government

JUBA, Feb 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A court-martial has commenced to try a Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) general accused of…

Pray for Liberia’s economy – President George Weah

MONROVIA, Feb 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Liberia’s President George Weah has urged citizens to pray for two hours every day for…

Troops kill Mali mayor by accident

BAMAKO, Feb 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The authorities in Mali have said soldiers accidentally killed the mayor of a north-eastern town…

President Ramaphosa’s 10 principles for the mining industry

CAPE TOWN, Feb 6 (NNN-SANEWS) — President Cyril Ramaphosa says mining companies should invest in development where they mine and…