Africa

Niger: Two civilians killed, two wounded in armed attack in western Gaya town

NIAMEY, Nov 18 (NNN-XINHUA) — Two civilians were killed and two others wounded in a suspected terrorist attack on a…

Kenya to set up underwater museum from Portuguese shipwrecks in Kilifi

NAIROBI, Nov 18 (NNN-KBC) — Kenya plans to set up its first underwater museum showcasing over 500 Portuguese shipwrecks discovered…

G20: Brazilian Pres Lula advocated financing fight against climate change in cities

BRASILIA, Nov 18 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defended the reform of global governance, including…

Chad, Nigeria discuss strengthening regional security

Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby YAOUNDE, Nov 18 (NNN-XINHUA) — Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno and Nigeria’s National Security…

Sudan crisis: Army says 150 paramilitary fighters killed in West Sudan

PORT SUDAN, Nov 18 (NNN-XINHUA) — The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) said that 150 fighters of the paramilitary Rapid Support…

Gabon approves new constitution in referendum

LIBREVILLE, Nov 18 (NNN-XINHUA) — Gabonese voted overwhelmingly in favor of a new constitution, authorities said Sunday. Over 91 percent…

Tanzania: Rescuers send water through holes to people trapped in building collapse

DAR ES SALAAM, Nov 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Rescue teams in Tanzania say they have managed to establish contact with people…

UN chief urges G20 ‘leadership’ on stalled climate talks

RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on G20 leaders gathering in Rio de Janeiro…

UN Security Council to weigh call for immediate Sudan ceasefire

UNITED NATIONS, Nov 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UN Security Council on Monday will take up a draft resolution calling for…

Senegal ruling party claims ‘large victory’ in elections

DAKAR, Nov 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Senegal’s ruling party claimed it had won a comfortable victory in Sunday’s legislative elections, paving…