Over 2,000 civilians killed in Mali, Niger, Burkina in 5 months – Researchers
BAMAKO, April 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Africa’s Sahel region, which has an influx of military forces including the United Nations, European…
Mozambique: Cyclone cholera outbreak turns deadly
Patients admitted in the hospital (File photo) BEIRA, April 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The first cholera-related death has been confirmed in…
Malawians ask for repatriation after South Africa xenophobic attacks
Calm had been restored to several residential areas in the Durban area following a spate of attacks on foreign nationals,…
Using internet in Ghana is expensive – World Bank
World Bank Vice President for Africa, Hafez Ghanem ACCRA, April 2 (NNN-GNA) — The World Bank has lamented over the…
Hunger stalks Mozambique after deadly cyclone destroys farmland
MAPUTO, April 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Hundreds of rural communities were plunged into food crisis after Cyclone Idai tore through central…
Sudan: Pres Bashar renews commitment to cease-fire in all conflict zones
KHARTOUM, April 2 (NNN-XINHUA) — Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir renewed commitment to a cease-fire in all conflict areas in Sudan.…
Algeria’s Bouteflika Will Resign by April 28: State Media
Algeria’s President Abdelaziz Bouteflika gestures while talking with Army Chief of Staff General Ahmed Gaed Salah, Algeria June 27, 2012.…
Somali govt fires official over pro-Israel diplomacy tweets
MOGADISHU, April 1 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — A Somali government official was fired over controversial diplomatic tweets he made in respect of…
Sudan: Bashir, opposition opt for negotiations
KHARTOUM, April 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — After four months of street protests, Sudanese President Omar al Bashir and the opposition have…
Sierra Leone bans industrial fishing for a month
FREETOWN, April 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Sierra Leone has banned industrial fishing in its territorial waters for a month from Monday…