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…
Zimbabwe teachers to strike, ignoring government appeal
HARARE, Feb 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Zimbabwean teachers will go ahead with a national strike after last-ditch negotiations with the government…
Mozambique busts ‘30,000 ghost workers’
MAPUTO, Feb 6 (NNN-ANGOP) — Mozambique’s government has discovered more than 30,000 ghost workers on the civil service payroll. The…
Ivory Coast Ex-President Gbagbo Released To Belgium After Acquittal
THE HAGUE, Feb 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ivory Coast ex-President Laurent Gbagbo has now been released after his acquittal last month by the…
DR Congo Defends ‘Golden Parachute’ Decree
KINSHASA, Feb 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The government of Democratic Republic of Congo has defended the decrees that grant ministers lifetime…