African cinema could create 20 million jobs: UNESCO
Rwandese film Director Joel Karekezi GENEVA, Oct 6 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Africa’s film industry is thriving and could create many millions…
Suspected jihadists kill 14 soldiers in Burkina Faso
OUAGADOUGOU, Oct 6 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Suspected jihadists killed 14 soldiers in an attack in northern Burkina Faso, the defence ministry said,…
Haiti top diplomat asks UN Security Council for help with gangs
Gang members march following the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise in Port-au-Prince, Haiti UNITED NATIONS, Oct 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) —…
South African car industry fears impact as union starts strike
National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa President Andrew Chirwa addresses members as they hold placards before an indefinite strike…
Court jails Serb former policeman for Kosovo killings
PRISTINA, Oct 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A Pristina court jailed a former Serbian police officer for 20 years for his part…
British PM’s envoy holds talks with Taliban in Afghanistan
The Taliban says the meeting ‘focused on detailed discussions about reviving diplomatic relations between both countries’ LONDON, Oct 6 (NNN-AGENCIES)…
Libyan legislative elections delayed until January: Parliament
The election for members of the House of Representatives will take place 30 days after the presidential vote scheduled for…
Pentagon warns against deal bringing Russian mercenaries to Mali
Wagner Group mercenaries at an unidentified location WASHINGTON, Oct 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US military officials warn Mali’s interim government against…
South Sudan: Dozens Dead in South Sudan inter-communal fighting over cattle rustling
A map showing the location of Warrap State in South Sudan JUBA, Oct 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 36 people…
Ethiopia crisis: Food aid reaches Afar and Amhara, but situation still ‘dire’ for Tigray
GENEVA, Oct 6 (NNN-UNNS) — The first round of food distributions to people in Afar and Amhara regions impacted by…