DR Congo: ADF militia attack kills at least nine in eastern town of Oicha
OICHA (DR Congo), Aug 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — An attack by a group affiliated to the so-called Islamic State group has killed…
Air Canada suspends plan to resume flights as union vows to continue strike
TORONTO, Aug 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Air Canada suspended its plan to resume flights over a strike by flight attendants…
TANZANIA 2025 PRESIDENTIAL RACE: Women rewrite the rules
DAR ES SALAAM, Aug 18 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — As the window for presidential aspirants to collect nomination forms has closed, Tanzania’s…
Most wanted senior al-Shabaab commander killed by Somali forces
MOGADISHU, Aug 18 (NNN-XINHUA) — One of al-Shabaab’s most wanted senior commanders was killed by Somali forces during a special…
Nigeria: More than 40 missing in boat accident, emergency agency says
SOKOTO (Nigeria), Aug 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — More than 40 people were missing in a boat accident in Nigeria after a…
Uganda targets higher exports with first large-scale gold mine
KAMPALA, Aug 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Uganda has inaugurated its first large-scale gold mine, a $250 million Chinese-owned project in the…
South Africa stands firm on ending plastic pollution, despite global treaty setback
PRETORIA, Aug 18 (NNN-SANEWS) — The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) session in Geneva, which aimed to deliver a binding global…
Successful 45th SADC Summit concludes in Madagascar
Southern African leaders at the 45th SADC Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government ANTANANARIVO, Aug 18 (NNN-SANEWS) —…
US tourist attacked by shark while spearfishing in the Bahamas; 2 US tourists drown separately at another spot
BAHAMAS, Aug 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) –A 63-year-old American tourist was severely injured after he was attacked by a shark while spearfishing…
Bolivia’s presidential vote headed for first-ever Oct 19 runoff between centrist, right-wing candidates
Voters check electoral rolls during general elections in Jesus de Machaca, Bolivia LA PAZ, Aug 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Bolivians voted…